my temperature gauge went very high..
while driving the temperature gauge went on the red mark.Engine light went on and smoke was coming out of the hood. Took car to the mechanic.He changed a hose. After a few days same thing happened again . No smoke this time because i was going very slow. I smelled burn.
My car has 141 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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A lot of components come into play when it comes to maintaining vehicle engine temperature. A ruptured coolant hose may of been symptom to a greater problem. A failing water pump or a thermostat that is stuck closed are a couple of things that can cause your Chevy Aveo to overheat.
An overheating problem is a serious issue and I would strongly recommend you enlist the assistance of a certified mechanic. They will have the experience and tools necessary to determine the source of your vehicles overheating problems. They will also assist you with making any necessary repairs to fix your Aveo.
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If the temperature gauge is reading high, this can mean your vehicle is overheating. Another reason your reading might be high is you could be losing coolant. A small leak or evaporation may be the cause of losing coolant. A third reason your temperature gauge is reading high could be because the thermostat is broken.
Other causes of overheating, not included in your list, are trapped air, low coolant level, blockages, a faulty radiator pressure cap, and a faulty water pump or drive belt. Certain engine faults, such as a leaking head gasket, poor engine running condition, and exhaust blockages can also cause overheating.
The most common reasons a Chevrolet Aveo is overheating are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.
The most common reasons for your car temperature gauge going up but not overheating are due to temperature sensor failure, a broken temperature gauge, engine control unit failure, corrosion in connectors, or damaged wires feeding to the sensor or gauge.
Pull over and shut off the car. Allow the engine to cool for at least 15 minutes. Keep an eye on the temperature gauge, as it should move back to a normal range as the engine cools. While you`re waiting (and watching the gauge), put together a plan to get your overheated engine checked out.
Why is my car overheating but it has coolant in it? It could be that the coolant concentration is not correct, or you may have a bad thermostat, a failed water pump, broken drive belt, or a bad radiator or radiator fan.
If the gauge begins to go up more than it usually does, you may have cause for concern.
If the gauge begins to go up more than it usually does, you may have cause for concern.
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my temperature gauge went very high..
ANSWER : A lot of components come into play when it comes to maintaining vehicle engine temperature. A ruptured coolant hose may of been symptom to a greater problem. A failing water pump or a thermostat that is stuck closed are a couple of things that can cause your Chevy Aveo to overheat.
An overheating problem is a serious issue and I would strongly recommend you enlist the assistance of a certified mechanic. They will have the experience and tools necessary to determine the source of your vehicles overheating problems. They will also assist you with making any necessary repairs to fix your Aveo.
Gas gauge isn’t working. Sometimes the speedometer and the temperature gauge doesn’t work. Limited lights around gauges and radio.
ANSWER : Hi there. The dashboard lights are burned out in the dash and the dimmer switch could be worn causing the lights to be weak. The gauges that seldom fail to work is most likely a loose wire in the dash panel. The fuel gauge that is not going to E when shutting off the car has a damaged rheostat within the sending unit. The sending unit is in the fuel tank attached to the fuel pump. If you need further assistance with your gauges not working, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
I have a problem with the temperature gauge – 2002 Buick Rendezvous
ANSWER : Hello. The temperature gauge is going to elevate based on the resistance of the sensor. The first thing to check is the temperature sending unit. The wires or the sensor itself may be corroded or damaged. This would cause extra resistance in the system and cause the gauge to be off.
You can test the readings coming from the temperature sensor. You will want to test for resistance and match it to the correlated temperature. You can find these specifications based on make and model. This would inform you of what the gauge thinks the temperature is versus what the scanner is reading. If they are off, then you know the sensor is bad and you should replace it. The sensor will signal the computer as to when the fans should be turning on. If the fans are not turning on soon enough, this would be the cause.
I recommend having a certified mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, come to your location to determine if the gauge is faulty and replace the temperature sending unit if necessary.
How do I get the maintenance required light to stop blinking and my temperature gauge to be normal?
ANSWER : Hi there, thanks for writing in. The Toyota maintenance light is a reminder to get your oil changed. This light comes on periodically and needs to be reset with every oil change. As for the temperature gauge this is normal. The engine is cold when it is first started so it reads like this and as it runs it warms up and the gauge starts moving. This is normal. I would just have your oil change done when you get a chance. If you want to have your oil changed, consider YourMechanic, as a certified mechanic can come to your home or office to do this.
Temperature gauge moves up and down rapidly (does’nt jump).
ANSWER : The wire yl/lb from the PCM to the coolant temperature sensor seems to have a break in it. However, when jumping the wire from the PCM to the sensor could have been in contact with another circuit causing the gauge to bounce. Try taking an alligator clip jumper wire and hooking it to the wire directly next to the PCM and right next to the sensor and then cut the yl/lb wire to break the circuit. If the gauge works fine, then the yl/lb wire needs replaced. If there is no change, then either the ground circuit on the gauge is shorted out with the tachometer gauge or the gauge is not working properly. If you need further assistance with your gauges, then seek out a professional, such as one from Your Mechanic, to help you.
My temperature gauge keeps making it look like my car is overheating the temperature gauge moves up to the red. I already changed the thermometer
ANSWER : Hey there. Your cooling system consists of several components. Thermostat, radiator, heater core, and water pump are just a few. Since the thermostat has been replaced, it is more than likely not the cause of the engine running hot. If any part of the cooling system like the radiator or heater are clogged, coolant will not circulate thought the system properly.
If the water pump is damaged internally – the impeller separated from the shaft or fell apart – this also could cause the coolant flow to be stopped. Other cooling system components, such as a bad radiator fan motor, relay, or coolant temperature sensor which sends a signal to the radiator fan to turn on can be at fault. Also, a leaking head gasket can cause the engine to run hot. Have a certified technician diagnose the running hot condition before replacing parts that may not solve the problem as that can become costly.
Temperature gauge does not work – 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis
ANSWER : You will need to test the computer to scan for data of the temperature sensor to see if the computer is reading the correct temperature as tested externally on the coolant sensor. If the sensor is not accurate then replace the sender. If the sender is accurate then you will need to have the temperature gauge replaced.
Temperature gauge goes to high when car is stopped
ANSWER : To begin, this isn’t something an inspection would reveal unless the mechanic was specifically looking for it.
Firstly, how high does the temperature gauge rise when you come to a stop? It is normal for this to occur, especially in warmer climates such as Arizona or Nevada. If it continues to rise into the red, then it is definitely a problem however.
The next possibility has to do with air flow through the fins of the radiator. Look through the fins of the radiator from the front of the car. It should be clear of all debris. This includes the condenser that maybe mounted in front of the radiator. If the radiator and condenser are clear of debris, and the cooling fan is pulling air through the radiator, the next thing to question is the clogging of the radiator. This can be checked by warming the vehicle up until the thermostat is open, driving the vehicle for a few blocks to get some air flowing through it, stop, turn the motor off and feel the radiator with your hand. Be careful the cooling fan doesn’t turn on. Honda’s will often turn on with the key off. You are feeling for cold spots in the radiator. They will be obvious. But keep in mind, the coolant enters from the top and exits out the bottom radiator hose, so the bottom of the radiator will be colder than the top indicating the radiator is doing what it should. If there are cold spots that are obvious, then the radiator is clogged internally. This is a very common symptom for Honda’s.
What happens when the A/C is on, is the condenser gets hot and adds more heat for the radiator to dissipate. If the radiator is clogged internally, it is unable to adequately cool at a stop because there isn’t enough air flowing through the fins. Without the A/C on, the condenser doesn’t get hot and the radiator has enough cooling capacity to do its job.
I would also recommend a thermostat and keep in mind, it often takes some experience with checking for cold spots in the radiator to identify them. So if you are uncertain, book one of our technicians to help your out with the diagnosis of you overheating issue. Once the fault has been pinpointed the mechanic can then perform the repair that is necessary.
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