1999 Chrysler Sebring Car running hot

Tiny
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  • 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 111,000 MILES
My temp guage goes to high when in traffic or idling. When I turn on the heater the temp goes down. There is hot air coming out. Sometimes it takes a while to blow hot air. When I start driving the temp goes down but sometimes I need to run the heater while driving to get the temp down. Is the problem a pump or thermostat?
Thursday, October 8th, 2009 AT 9:43 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Is your engine light on? If so will need to have code pulled. Your local parts store will usually do it free.

When you vehicle heats up listen for the Cooling Fan do you here is come on. Since it seems to only heat up while in traffic and idling it sounds like the cooling fan is not coming on. The problem could be a relay the coolant temp sensor or the fan itself.

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Thursday, October 8th, 2009 AT 9:51 AM
Tiny
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The engine light is not on. The fan does go on but I'm not sure if it goes on consistantly.
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009 AT 10:17 AM
Tiny
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Ok, the fan will only come on long enough to cool the engine down to operating temp. About 5 - 10 minutes or so.

Now, run your finger up the fins on the radiator. If the turn to dust then you need a new radiator.

Also could be the thermastat is stuck partially open.

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Friday, October 9th, 2009 AT 8:07 PM

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