On Sat, 15 May 2004 10:19:22 -0400, Nick <npolite@NOSPAMMONKEYShotmail.com>
wrote:

>Hi Pars,
>
> I thought that I was loosing my mind here with my problem in
>my 95 Integra. I had replaced my t-stat a year ago because the temp
>gauge would go up when I was stopped but would go down when I was
>moving. I replaced it with a new one but the issue still happened. I
>couldn't figure out what was wrong, so I also replaced the sensor
>going to the readout in the dash but I am still having the same issue.
>This is good that someone else has had a new defective t-stat. I'm
>going to go order another one and see if it help since they aren't too
>expensive.

If you are showing overheat only when stopped its more likely that it's due
to the fan(s) not coming on. You need to check/replace the thermoswitch
and/or relay which controls the fans. On an Integra it should be on the
thermostat housing IIRC.

>
>On Sat, 15 May 2004 06:15:21 -0400, Pars <"sdaro(remove)"@hotmail.com>
>wrote:
>
>>I wouldn't drive the car, even if the temperature gage is slightly off.
>>The temperature gage should always be on it's assigned position (after
>>the engine warms up), anything else is not acceptable and you risk
>>damaging your engine.
>>
>>Hopefully, it's not a head gasket problem. I had the same symptoms with
>>my 84 CRX, which was caused from a cracked head gasket that was letting
>>air flow into the coolant. The excessive air in the cooling system will
>>block he coolant flow. I'm not sure about the 96 Accord, but I suppose
>>the newer cars are better designed to get rid of excess air in the
>>coolant. At 200,000miles, I'm assuming that the radiator, water pump,
>>thermostat and even the hoses are all new. If not, you have a starting
>>point. Also, I've been in situation where the replacement thermostat was
>>also defective.
>>
>>Pars
>>98 Civic Hatch
>>
>>Dave Wolgast wrote:
>>
>>> 96 Accord LX, 2.2L 4cyl engine, ~199,000 miles.
>>>
>>> When the car is started, idles, & warms up, temperature gauge settles
>>> at about 35-40% (between blue-line and red-line). As I drive at
>>> normal local speeds ~45mph, temp stays between 35-50%. At highway
>>> speeds (top gear, ~3200rpm), needle gradually moves upward, reaching
>>> 75-95%. The cooling fan does come on occasionally. Also, I am not
>>> getting any heat out of the heater, even when turned all the way to
>>> hot, though I could when I first experienced the problem, and that
>>> immediately dropped the temp below 50%.
>>>
>>> I have replaced the thermostat, and that didn't seem to do it.
>>>
>>> Please make any suggestions as to how I might proceed.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Dave
>>> Livonia, NY

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