Mazda Other Repair Question
Topics covered: Sensor, Coolant, Cooling fan.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on June 2, 2006
My Mazda Porto is over heating
I have a 95 Mazda Proto with a 1.5 motor, 108K miles. I have been having probles with it overheating on me. I replaced the thermastate. Then I noticed that the ratiator fans were not running so I traced it back to the cooling fan sensor. I replaced the sensor and now the fans run when they should, but I am still overheating. I have heard that the ratiator cap has to hold a presure and if it does not then that can be the problem, is that ture and what else could the problem be?
Thank you
Brendan.......
Thank you
Brendan.......
Asked by BrendanRoodAnswer
Replied on December 12, 2006
Yes the radiator cap can cause it to over heat.
Replied on December 13, 2006
Since you know how to replace a sensor-buy yourself a coolant pressure tester-it will help find your problem or a bloc check. Possibilies: water pump, blowngasket, clogged Rad, collaspe hose, bad stat.
Check your dipstick for milky color and white smoke from the rear of he car.
or disable the ignition ,disconnect your upper hose from the Rad and see whether the pump is working-it should push coolant out.
