Engine overheating?

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HOMER1967
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Nice link. It looks like you have either a radiator or radiator hose issue. It is severe. Do not drive this vehicle. There is a "how it works" link at the top of the page, which should help you understand how this site works. This system needs to be checked out by someone who knows what they are looking for and has the proper equipment. Please be very careful messing around with that leak.
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ADRYANA AGUIRRE
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My car runs great with the air on while I am in constant driving without very many stops. When I stop a lot or constantly it starts overheating. I turn off air conditioner and the gauge goes down real fast. It has coolant but a little more then it should.
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STEVE W.
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Sounds like the electric fan is not operating properly. It should come on and keep the system cool. This shows up more with the AC on because the condenser mounted in front of the radiator dumps a lot of heat to make the AC system work.

The fan control module would be my first suspect to test after checking the fan fuse, they are a known issue on Chrysler vehicles.
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NICOLE1991
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help me? I have the van listed above it has been losing radiator fluid somewhere (not in my driveway). Been just refilling it all the time. Well today while driving my van just shut off. I do not know if it overheated as I did not notice until it shut off. I suspect it did. I pulled off and tried to restart it and it kind of tried and then started clicking. I was able to let it cool down and then put antifreeze in it. It had none. Still would not start. Then I got a jump and it started and seems to run fine. Took to advanced auto and they said battery, alternator, and starter are fine. Does anyone know if I may have done damage to motor or if this van has something that senses danger and turns off on its own to prevent motor problems? Any help would be appreciated as I am clueless to this stuff. Oh and I do not have antifreeze in my oil. Not sure if posting in right place. Sorry if not. Â Â
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

It does sound like you have damaged the engine from overheating. You need someone to do a leak down test on the cylinders to see if there is a head gasket failure.

Any shop can do this. This will confirm if there is damage to the engine.

Roy

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