Overheating Problem

[React]

I am having some overheating issues and not to sure what is wrong. First of all there is a steam coming out of the radiator and my fan does not turn on... Is it supposed to turn on at 180deg? I was thinking it was the thermostat along with a bad fan. This is my second overheating problem aside from the hose from the back of the heater core which was a bitch too replace.

Thanks a lot.

[React]

Also where is the fan fuse? Checked under the drivers side dash and didn't see ****.

[ATF]

Originally Posted by React

Also where is the fan fuse? Checked under the drivers side dash and didn't see ****.

What about under the hood?

[React]

It lists the fan fuse as #48, which the diagram indicates that it is under the LHD side.

[elfhearse]

temp. sensor not turning on fan, fan fuse(?),
also if the thermostat was replaced ...the bleed hole must be installed at 12 o'clock position (top) or you can overheat too.

[ATF]

Originally Posted by React

It lists the fan fuse as #48, which the diagram indicates that it is under the LHD side.

Oh whoops, my bad

[weezer]

Originally Posted by React

It lists the fan fuse as #48, which the diagram indicates that it is under the LHD side.

Fuse #44 is behind the cluster panel on the left just behind the headlight switch. You must remove the cluster panel to access it.
Look in other similar threads with overheating problems.
Most likely not bled properly.
Fan not running also due to not bled properly or radiator temp sensor bad....passenger side of radiator ($30 part).
If you've recently replaced the coolant or thermostat or water pump, it's probably.......bleeding procedure during coolant fill-up. There is probably an air pocket in the system and coolant not circulating properly.
Again, look in other similar threads.........

[React]

Appreciate all the info.. I will check the bleed plug to see if it's in right position.. I will also replace the temp sensor and thermostat... Will re-bleed it to, the coolant has been replaced recently.. The thermostat or water pump hasn't been replaced to my knowledge. Thanks again!

[BleMW]

Originally Posted by React

Appreciate all the info.. I will check the bleed plug to see if it's in right position.. I will also replace the temp sensor and thermostat... Will re-bleed it to, the coolant has been replaced recently.. The thermostat or water pump hasn't been replaced to my knowledge. Thanks again!

try to get a water pump with non-plastic parts

[brad]

Originally Posted by elfhearse

temp. sensor not turning on fan, fan fuse(?),
also if the thermostat was replaced ...the bleed hole must be installed at 12 o'clock position (top) or you can overheat too.

Wow, this is a good piece of info, I'll have to try it out. I've been chasing down an overheating issue for a week, pulling my hair out. Changed thermostat, pump, hoses, y-pipe in back of cylinder head and the small hoses, bled about 100 times, even w/ the car nose up and heater on. Still overheats and the passenger side of radiator and bottom hose is barely warm. I thought maybe I got a bad thermostat, so I'll have to remove it and see about the bleed hole. I don't think the radiator is clogged because I can squeeze the bottom hose and see coolant coming out from the hole in the reservoir as I squeeze it. Oh, I changed the temp sensor/switch on the radiator as well.

[brad]

Well, I checked the bleed hole on the tstat and it was in the correct position. Maybe I have a bad tstat or something is blocked in the cylinder head. *pulls more hair out*