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2001 SAAB 9-5 Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Engine, Thermostat.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on December 5, 2009

2001 Saab 9-5 overheating

Engine Cooling problem
2001 Saab 9-5 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 114K miles

my car overheats. I can get the temperature down by turning on the heater full bast. Is this a thermostat problem or a radiator issue?

Answer

Replied on December 7, 2009

u have a bad engine coolant temp sensor ,& as per preventive maintenance i would replace coolant thermostat also ,if u cannot remember it been changed & how long ago.

Tiny Answered by mnthny4 (expert)
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