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Car starts to overheat when idling and heater does not blow hot air radiator fan does not kick on when car heats up what could be the problem?
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∙ 16y ago
either the thermostat or the fan is no good. You would need to locate the thermostat and see if its stuck open or closed!
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∙ 16y ago
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