1995 Dodge Neon over heating

1995 DODGE NEON
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDYCARTOON
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i have a 1995 dodge neon with 130000 miles car will over heat at an idle but if you increase the rpm the car will cool down checked the engine fans and both are comming on but car still heats at idle.is this my water pump?
Apr 12, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Replace the thermostat and check water pump

One way to test for a bad water pump is to squeeze the upper radiator hose when the engine is hot and idling. Careful, because the hose will be HOT! If you do not feel much coolant circulating through the hose when you rev the engine, the pump may be bad. The other cause might be a bad thermostat that is not opening properly (remove and inspect the thermostat), or a clogged radiator.
Oct 29, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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KRISTINECHARETTE1004
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[quote:92306d517c="randycartoon"]Engine Cooling problem
1995 Dodge Neon 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 130000 miles

i have a 1995 dodge neon with 130000 miles car will over heat at an idle but if you increase the rpm the car will cool down checked the engine fans and both are comming on but car still heats at idle.is this my water pump?[/quote:92306d517c]


Try the temp sensor. I had the same problem and once i changed that it worked.
Oct 29, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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