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Why does engine overheating display on dashboard come on but the car not running hot?
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What does the temperature light on a dashboard mean?
If it comes on it means the temperature of your engine is too hot. Your engine is overheating.
Can you steer if overheating?
As long as the engine is running you will have power assisted steering. With the engine not running you will not have power assist and it will be hard to turn but turn-able. If the engine is overheating it would be wise to pull over and park when safe to do so and shut off the engine before expensive damage is done to the engine.
Signs of clogged radiator?
Engine overheating or cooling fan running all the time.
What does the red ball mean on dashboard display of a 2008 dodge charger?
That the doors are locked and the alarm is armed. If it stays on while the engine is running, or is on and the car will not start, there is a malfunction in the theft or "chipped" key system.
Why is your 97 Chevy cavalier fan running continouslly isn't it supposed to stop automatically?
After the engine has cooled to a certain temp, it should shut off. If it is running constantly, this is an indication the engine is overheating.
What can cause a head gasket to blow on a Detroit 60series diesel engine?
Overheating the engine - usually by running low on water or a waterleak causing same thing.
Effects of car overheating?
You can warp the head and crack the block if you keep it running for too long while its overheating, that's only two things. Fix the problem before you blow the engine.
Riding lawnmower stopped while running will not turn over?
Sounds like the engine seized up from overheating or running without oil, although there could be other causes.
How can seize car engine?
This is usually accomplished by either forgetting to refil the crankcase after an oil change, or by running the engine out of oil by not routinely checking the oil level, and adding the appropriate amount when it's running low. It is also possible to seize an engine by overheating it.
Why does your car stop running?
Depending on what you mean running?? If it is the engine that stops running then it could be something electrical like alternator not charging battery, mechanical malfuction like broken timming belt or water pump, no oil in engine, overheating, extremely worn spark plugs, or catastrophic engine damage.
Where is engine oil dipstick in Mercedes C180 kompressor?
It does not have one. It relies on the electronics on the the dashboard display which you may never look at. Please advise if I am wrong.
What makes a 1992 Dodge Shadow rattle and smoke and stop running?
It is overheating or the oil preasure is low. It probably needs a new engine.
