Engine is overheating?

Tiny
THESHADOW77
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Have not tried that yet, but when I am driving the temp is going up yet when I pull into the driveway and rev the engine the temp drops right away. If it is idling in the driveway it seems it should run hotter than when driving down the road.
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 AT 8:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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What you are saying makes sense. Check something for me. Allow the engine to warm up to where it starts getting hot and check the radiator hoses. See if one is collapsed (the lower one in particular). Also, is the radiator cap good?
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Tiny
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After thought. Remember, when you sit in the driveway, there is no longer a load on the engine which may help things.
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Tiny
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I have 2001 Chrysler Town and Country. Just recently replaced the radiator and thermostat. Van now gets hot when ideling but when I begin to drive (i have a hour commute to work) the engine temp on the dash drops to cold and the air comeing out of the vents.
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Tiny
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Van Now Gets Hot When Ideling But Begin To?

Try bleeding the cooling system if okay check the water pump
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Tiny
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How bad did u overheat it and how long did u drive it like this?Is it boiling in the coolant jug?
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Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
2000 Chrysler Town and Country All Wheel Drive Automatic

dear sir,
I have done every thing to stop the over heating but no result, changed the radiator checked the fuses, removed thermostat, checket fan cercuit braker, what happens is that whan the A/C is switched on one system the tem rises to about full when I tur it off it goes to half guage, note the climate temp here reaches 120f, any sugestions?
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Tiny
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Yeah I would check/change the engine coolant temp sensor. And make sure you have the correct, thermostat rating. I would probably get one that opens at 180 or 190 degrees as opposed to 205 or more.
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Tiny
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Car is overheating; however, the fans are not running. Where are the fan relays or controls?
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Tiny
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Start by checking fuse no.24 40amp in the PDC and then the relay-see below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fan_13.jpg

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Tiny
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Temp gauge went to hot and light came on, didnt overheat, service engine soon light came on, the coolant level was down a little so I filled up, there was no leaking, it takes about 20 mins to get hot, I changed the thermostat the old one was stuck shut, now there seems to be a leak where the lower rad hose connects to the water pump, and the oil was down about 3 quarts, and there is a squealing sound at start it slowly lessens but changes with acceleration.
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Tiny
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Is the squeal coming from the belt? It could be getting coolant on it. As far as the leak, check under the water pump for the weep hole where coolant can leak. Check that to see if the pump is leaking. It is easier to check through the inner fender.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 AT 8:37 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you for your reply.I have already found the problem.I found the water pump was leaking which was spraying onto the belts(squealing sound), so I changed the pump which I did through the wheel well, then I found the fan wasnt coming on but that was just a 40 amp fuse which also made the check engine soon light go off. Working fine now. Thanks !
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Tiny
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I had a feeling that was the problem. I'm glad you got it taken care of.

Let us know if you have questions in the future.

Joe
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Tiny
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I guess I spoke to soon. The coolant fan isnt coming on now and I wonder if it is the relay or temp sensor. How do I check to find out which it is?
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Tiny
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The radiator fan relay is located on the side of the engine compartment on the driver's side near the bottom. You can see it from under the van. However, the easiest way to access it is to take the air filter assembly out and get to it from the top.
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Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1998 Chrysler Town and Country Front Wheel Drive Automatic 150000 miles

I recently has the a/c worked on. Now that it's hot I am using it and my van keeps overheating. Last week I took it into the mechanic who said it was a blower fuse and replaced it. It is still overheating. I had the fuse tested and it's fine. The coolant is full as well. Where else should I check or do?
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Tiny
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When the A/C is turned on, check to see if the radiator fan is coming on properly
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Tiny
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Yes it is
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Tiny
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Remove and test the thermostat
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