Overheating?

2006 DODGE STRATUS
130,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TAMMY PARKS
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The car just started blowing antifreeze back out of the reservoir. I changed thermostat but it was the original so back to older one had a nest in it removed thought all of it. anyway, now it is stalling when turning the heater on and still pulling the antifreeze up out of the reservoir. Please help.
Apr 27, 2023 at 4:57 AM
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STRAILER
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You could have a bad radiator cap that does not hold pressure, you can take the cap to the auto parts store, and they can test it for you. If the cap is okay, can I ask if you hear the cooling fans coming on when the engine is hot/overheating?

This guide can help us see what's going on:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

You might have a blown head gasket as well.
This guide can help you test that:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please go over these guides and report back. Be careful when working on a hot engine. Only remove the radiator cap when the engine is cold.


Apr 27, 2023 at 5:56 PM
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TAMMY PARKS
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Replaced both the thermostat and cap had the issue of engine stalling when turning the heater on and took out the A/C clutch and was able to fix the heater problem. I am currently having fan issue it is not working, will the temperature relay fix this issue?
Apr 27, 2023 at 6:30 PM
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STRAILER
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Chances are the cooling fan motor has gone out, but to be sure here is a guide to help and the fan wiring diagrams and how to check for power in this guide as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-electric-fan-motor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester


Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens. Also check the fuses #23 and #13 under the hood.
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Apr 29, 2023 at 10:49 AM