The 2002 RSX-S has 25000 miles on it. The radiator is full. However, I have
to check the reservoir. Only OEM coolant has been used. None has been added.
The engine has not had any repairs as of yet.


"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:408B3CA0.7E9FCE07@interbaun.com...
> "Dave M." wrote:
> >
> > If anyone is willing to give me an idea about this, since it is not a
> > "Honda"... I have an Acura RSX-S with a heater problem.
> >
> > I can let the engine warm-up to operating temperature (the temperature
gauge
> > registers 1/3 deflecting as it always did)and I get no heat at the
highest
> > temperature setting, manual or auto. When I drive off, I get lots of
heat.
> >
> > Is my water pump impeller damaged? My dealer says it could be a valve.
The
> > coolant level is at the top.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dave M.
>
> =============================
>
> Dave,
>
> We'd give it a poke if you told us the mileage, year, and service
> history. Is the reservoir full to the line (in addition to the
> radiator)? Have you ever used TAP WATER in the coolant? Was the water
> pump changed with the last timing belt?
>
> That kind of stuff...
>
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