1993 Other Fiat Models Over heating

1993 FIAT
48,567 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ABO HESHAM
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My car is 1993 Fiat Tempra 1.6 S.Upon starting the engine the temprature indecator is showing a very rapid increasing in a way pushing me to stop it at once while the car is still standing. Sametime while the temp.indicated is very high the radiator temprature by hand touching is still cool and its fan is not running,accordingly I can't move my car any more from parcking. !!! Please, explain me the causes and trouble shooting steps to do it myself if possible
Nov 8, 2008 at 2:31 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If the engine is overheating and the radiator is cool, the thermostat is stuck closed, replace this first and have the radiator cleaned & flow tested as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 8, 2008 at 3:22 AM
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