answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Check to see if your electric radiator fan is working. With the engine running, turn on your a/c, the electric fan should start up. If it does not, when the engine gets hot during idle, the fan must start up or the engine overheats. You will need to replace the fan.

User Avatar

Wiki User

17y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What could be the cause of my 2002 jeep grand Cherokee over heating while idling in heavy traffic?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Can a heater core cause over heating in your 1990 jeep Cherokee Laredo?

Yes, if it is leaking and the coolant level is low.


Why does Mercedes-Benz 2004 e320 stall while idling at traffic light or waiting on line?

The most likely cause is a faulty engine crankshaft position sensor.


Why would engine that was idling then suddenly die?

water in the fuel can cause an idling motor to sputter and/or die.


What can cause a Jeep Cherokee 1997 to shut down when idling in long lines no overheating coil already replaced After a few minutes it will start again?

check for clogged fuel filter,or bad fuel pump


What can cause a fluttering noise in a 1997 jeep grand Cherokee with a 139800 miles when idling and driving?

More than likely a loose air hose. Easy to fix, just tighten or get a new jubilee clip


Can bad muffler cause car to shake when idling?

A clogged muffler can.


Can spark plugs cause car to shake?

Yes, when idling and driving.


What would cause your 1990 300zx idle rough?

my 1990 300zx is idling rough what could cause this?


What are the disadvantages of the traffic lights?

* The disadvantages of traffic lights r * Traffic lights can cause a chaos on the roads.* Also cause a huge traffic


Car shakes and loses power when idling?

If a car shakes and loses power when idling it can be the spark plug. If a spark plug is fouling, it can cause power losses.


Can a temperature sending unit cause over heating?

It won't cause over heating.....but it can go bad and send a signal that the engine is over heating when it is not.


Why do train and bus cause traffic?

Well trains can't cause traffic because they move on tracks, and don't cause traffic. But buses do cause traffic because they are larger than regular cars, and slow the cars down