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The radiator fan is not working,or not working properly,or possibly the thermostat is bad.But,usually if the thermostat is bad the engine would still overheat even if you speed up,so I would suggest testing the radiator cooling fans.

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Q: Why would a 1996 dodge grand caravan overheat if sitting in traffic with ac running but cool off when you turn it off or start driving faster?
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