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One for you cooling system experts.

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cars a 92 GTi 8v... here's the problem.. car always runs really cool, (down in the white area of the gauge display) until im at a stop for about 5 or more minutes she starts getting hot and temp keeps climbing rapidly, if i start moving again she goes back down to where she normally runs at... its done this for about a year and ive checked everything.. any suggestions??
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Re: One for you cooling system experts. (The_Jerbel)

If it only happens when you're not moving, couldn't it be possible that its the fan thermoswitch? Do you ever hear the fan come on?
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Re: One for you cooling system experts. (jervwgti)

If the fuse is good, try connecting the fan straight to the battery to see if it comes on. If it does, the thermoswitch is busted. Replace it, or install a switch. If the fan doesn't come on, replace the fan.
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Re: One for you cooling system experts. (Vdubs)

quote:[HR][/HR]for about 5 or more minutes she starts getting hot and temp keeps climbing rapidly, if i start moving again she goes back down [HR][/HR]​
Sorry, when I read "starts getting hot and temp keeps climbing rabidly", it usually indicates an overheating problem.. oops.
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