The temp gauge in my T-bird indicates that it is overheating periodically. When this happens, I have noticed that if I simply stop and put the car in park, wait for a few seconds, and put it back in drive, then the issue is resolved for the rest of the trip. Occasionally, all I have to do is slow way down, and it corrects itself.
When this happens, I noticed that the air coming out of the vents is cool, even if it is set for hot. Once the indicator goes back to normal, then the hot air comes out. There are no smells of coolant, which I have noticed in every other car I have had that has overheated.
I have checked the coolant levels and ensured that there are no leaks. I have checked that the fan is running when this occurs.
What should be my next step in troubleshooting this? What does this issue indicate?
Thanks!
When this happens, I noticed that the air coming out of the vents is cool, even if it is set for hot. Once the indicator goes back to normal, then the hot air comes out. There are no smells of coolant, which I have noticed in every other car I have had that has overheated.
I have checked the coolant levels and ensured that there are no leaks. I have checked that the fan is running when this occurs.
What should be my next step in troubleshooting this? What does this issue indicate?
Thanks!
Oct 18, 2010 at 5:31 PM
