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Why is a 1994 Honda Accord LS still running hot when idling after the thermostat radiator and both hoses were replaced?
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On a Honda there is a bleader valve (similar to a brake one) on the gose neck. Start the car let it get warm and open the valve and let out the steam. As soon as water sprays out tighten it back up and it will work fine. You have to do this because the radiator sits lower than the engine.
Replace the radiator cap. This is a common problem on any vehicle. The cap is designed for a specific pressure(13-15 lbs on average). The cooling system is under pressure, so when the cap is bad it fails to maintain that pressure, effecting the flow of coolant.
You could have a blown head gasket.
of course it could be a lot of things... check the coolant sensor -- screwed-into the very bottom of the radiator. if the car was in a front accident or the radiator was replaced, the sensor (i think that's what it's called) might be bad. replaced the one on my old 86 accord lx, and that did the trick! good luck.
I'm in a similar predicament, however I'm replacing the sensor first, then the Fan Relay located in the fuse box (Becuase I've noticed my fans don't turn on at all !!) , then the thermostat... and if those don't resolve the problem, then I'll replace the water pump. Remeber replace the simplest, least expensive first.
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Check the coolant temperature sensors. On 4 cylinder 1990s Accords, one is located in the passenger side end of the cylinder head, near where the upper radiator hose comes in on the front. It's under the distributor and is a little hard to locate at first. This sensor tells the engine computer what is going on, and if it's bad, it can fool you in to thinking you're running hot even if your engine is fine, and it does affect the way the engine runs.
Also check the fan relay, located behind the glove box lid, and the temperature sensors (that operate the fan) located on the radiator.
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1994 Honda accord and the radiator was cracked and i replaced it and bled the air out It is now running hot when the car is in idle and it doesn't seem to run hot when i am driving?
Had the same problem on my 1991 accord. Replace the thermostat, gasket, and radiator cap. Also, get a gallon of coolant if your current coolant has been in there for more than three years. The thermostat is in the engine block. Simply drain coolant, remove the radiator hose from the engine - the hose that goes from the bottom of the radiator into the engine. There may also be a small spount that bolts into the block, remove the bolts and there is the old thermostat.
Where is the thermostat located in a 1992 Honda accord ex?
The thermostat in a 1992 Honda Accord is found in the thermostat housing. The thermostat housing can be found by following the lower radiator hose.
Where is the thermostat located on a 1995 Honda Accord lx?
where is the thermostat on a 1997 Honda accord i have never seen one in the bottom radiator hose
Is the thermostat housing attached to the upper or lower radiator hose on a 1995 accord 2.2 L?
The upper radiator hose is attached to the thermostat housing.
Where is the thermostat located on a 1997 Honda Accord?
follow the lower radiator hose
Where is the thermostat located in a 1996 Honda Accord?
Follow the upper radiator hose to the engine. The fitting the hose is attached to contains the thermostat.
Where is the thermostat located on a 1990 Honda Accord EX?
If you follow the lower radiator hose to the engine block, it will lead you towards the thermostat housing (inside there is the thermostat),
Were is the thermostat on a 1992 Honda Accord ex?
located at the block where the top radiator hose connects to it.
Where is the thermostat located in a 1992 Honda Accord lx?
The thermostat in a 1992 Honda accord lx is located in housing that can be found when you follow the upper radiator hose back and finding where it connects to the engine.
Where is the thermostat located on a 1997 Honda Accord SE 4 cylinder engine?
Where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine you will find the thermostat.
Where is the thermostat in a 1998 Honda Accord V4 engine?
Trace your top radiator hose to the thermostat housing, it will have three bolts in it and be somewhat rounded.
Location of Thermostat in 1996 Honda Accord?
there are two hoses coming from the radiator. the one on the bottom has the thermostat at the end near the back of the engine.
