toxiclude789

Hey guys. I have a 98 prelude with 198,XXX miles. Not all the time but sometimes when i sit at stop lights for a while or wait somewhere with my car on it gets really hot. It will rise pretty far above half way between C and H. What could be the reasons to cause this?

spin_r_g

Sticky thermostat, failing engine coolant temp switch, or air in the coolant system.

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toxiclude789

Well what do you recommend I to to solve the problem?

spin_r_g

Check to see if your fans run.
If they do then
Bleed your coolant system.
If problem still persists..
Test the engine coolant temp switch.
If the switch works fine..
Replace the thermostat.

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toxiclude789

I take directions well but I don't have the knowledge to know how to do all of that. If it doesn't bother you could you explain a little how to do about some of that? =) =)

spin_r_g

Download the Helm's manual.
SpoonerTuner.com - Free downloadable Honda Acura Factory Service Manuals by HELMS

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Kronn 98SH

Step 1: Check your coolant level.

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toxiclude789

Im about to check the coolant level once my car cools down this morning. But in the mean time, I wanna ask questions about the fans/fan switch.

So lets say I let my car idle and warm up. I can already tell you that its going to rise way above the normal point. So, in theory, when just sitting there in idle, even withOUT the A/C on, a fan should come on to keep the car cooled, correct? so if I let it run and the temp rises but I see/hear no fan come on, then it should be the fan switch?

Solid

You probably won't hear the fan from inside the cabin. Pop the hood and check yourself. It is right behind the radiator.

My theory is that your water pump is going out, but you should check all the recommended small easy stuff first.

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toxiclude789

My water pump was replaced a little under 2 years ago. When at idle and getting too hot should both fans or only one fan run?

bwall

Do you have white smoke coming out of your exhaust?
if you do you might have coolant in your engine from a blown head gasket.
I had this exact problem and it was my head gasket.
get it checked out quick b/c if your head gets to hot it could become warped

toxiclude789

No white smoke.

toxiclude789

Im struggling a little. I cannot find a reservoir for coolant? Where is it? How do you check the level of coolant? Do you just poor it in the radiator itself after you take the cap off? Also, where the hell is the radiator fan switch? Can anyone provide pictures?

toxiclude789

Quick note. Both fans run when I turn the A/C on, and both fans turn on when temp starts to rise too high. Im waiting to check coolant level because honestly I do not know how, waiting for a reply on my above post. Thank you all in advance

toxiclude789

Look what I found... =( bad news huh? I guess I found my problem! I'm sure my coolant is low. How much do these puppies run for =/

toxiclude789

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donnyinlakai

I would say the average price for a replacement radiator would be around $150... And to do simple check of the coolant level. All you have to do is remove the cap off the top of the radiator and pour coolant into it till it's almost full. You should be grateful that you caught that crack early enough (I hope so at least). lol

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toxiclude789

If I were to fill it up with coolant would it just spray out so fast that it would be useless to fill it up and still un drive able?

Solid

Could always crack an egg into the radiator.

Just buy a few gallons of distilled water and use that until it gets replaced.

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toxiclude789

well I checked the coolant and its 100% full....im sure that means something bad....