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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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I had my ac checked because it doesnt cool while driving in the city, but once i get on the expressway it blows cold....

well shop at the dealer said the problem was from overheating, car runs a bit warmer in city driving than at the expressway.....so im thinking maybe its the thermostat... check it out there is no stat..... maybe water pump or radiator... someone please help.

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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 12:44 PM
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Say what??? There'* no T-stat in it? Your car shouldn't be heating up ( or warming up for that matter ). Easiest way to check the water pump is the weep hole on the pump itself.. ( not always but usually ) usually when the pump is going.. there'* water comin out of the pump. If that'* not it.. then you may have a clog somewhere in your coolant system .. ( Heater core?? )

Get that checked my a professional to find out exactly where it is, then decide whether you want to do it yourself or let them do it.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 01:54 PM
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There has to be a thermostat in your car!? If not put one you crazy one! Also did you have your compresor checked? :?
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:30 PM
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No stat, that'* not cool. Get a 180
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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What temperature is your car running at when stopped or idling? The A/C should still work when the car is stopped. It could be many things, but let'* start with the temperature.
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