Engine overheating

Tiny
KENNEDY1904VL
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  • 2001 KIA OPTIMA
  • 120,000 MILES
When I am drive the gauge is full temperature. I have checked the radiator so everything is normal. What is happening?
Sunday, October 28th, 2018 AT 12:57 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sound like the cooling fans are not working. Can you hear them running when the engine is overheating? Here is a guide that will help us get started:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken

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Monday, October 29th, 2018 AT 10:01 AM

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