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2002 Buick Century Car Overheating in Traffic

Tiny
JENNIFERMITCHELL
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  • 2002 BUICK CENTURY
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
My Car has been overheating while I sit in traffic what could be the problem? It doesnt do it at any other time. And cools down immediately once I start driving agian.
Friday, December 19th, 2008 AT 10:51 AM

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Tiny
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There are any number of possible causes. They include a malfunctioning thermostat, obstruction in the radiator or elsewhere, a malfunctioning radiator cap. Is there a leak anywhere? That could do it, too.
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Saturday, December 20th, 2008 AT 9:44 PM
Tiny
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It could also be the auxiliary fan is not working.
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Saturday, December 20th, 2008 AT 10:57 PM
Tiny
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Sounds to me like your fans are not working! I would check the underhood fuse block. Fuses 1&2 both control cooling fans, There are also three relays in the fuse block. Both the fuses and relays could be the cause of your overheating at idle in traffic.
Check them all.
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 11:51 PM

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