Cooling Issues - D/FW Area
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Cooling Issues - D/FW Area
Anyone in the D/FW area, I am having issues with cooling, used to run about 80C, now running close to 90C and sometimes peaks a little higher while idling. Flushed system and replaced with new coolant a few weeks ago, still same problem. Any help would be appreciated.
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I know its whithin range, just seems funny how the normal of 80C when I bought it and now alot higher. Before I flushed system, it was close to 120C. I also changed thermostat.
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Funny, mine does the same exact thing. But its been doing it since I bought the car 2 years ago.
Perhaps its normal after all?
when I feel like its starting to bother me all I do is turn on the HVAC and it almost instantly brings the temp gauge back towards 80C
try to see if your fans come on when you do this...
Perhaps its normal after all?
when I feel like its starting to bother me all I do is turn on the HVAC and it almost instantly brings the temp gauge back towards 80C
try to see if your fans come on when you do this...
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It is normal, I freaked out when I first got my 124. I flushed the entire system and even resorted to a lower temperature thermostat which helped somewhat but not significantly. It's natural for these cars to heat up fast, there isn't much you can do. Now I just need my A/C to blow colder!!
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Fans do come on when I turn on the HVAC unit, I do have a small leak in the freon, but I keep it filled. I still need to replace the blower motor reulator unit, I have it rigged for now, the piece is a little expensive. I am still worried about the coolant issue though. I was wondering if the water pump could be going out.
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Thanks, I was thinking about replacing it, I observed a small crack on the plastic where the fans plug in. I am assuming the sensor is the one located just to the left of the thermostat housing as you look at it. It screws in, right.
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Funnily enough... My coolant stays at a rock stable 82c unless I switch the car off when it's boiling hot and start it within 30mins (which the temp will then hop up to 100c but will soon drop)..
I find this really weird... Is this a problem?
I find this really weird... Is this a problem?
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The cooling fan is known to fail over time. It has a chamber filled with liquid that drains out over the years due to wear and tear.
When u switch off the car, the fan should only turn a couple of revolutions. If it spins freely or not at all, u need to look at having it fixed or replaced.
Having it fixed, requires taking the fan off and drilling a hole to fill with Toyota 6000 oil. Talk to the Toyota dealer about this. Else install a new fan, actually a better route.
When u switch off the car, the fan should only turn a couple of revolutions. If it spins freely or not at all, u need to look at having it fixed or replaced.
Having it fixed, requires taking the fan off and drilling a hole to fill with Toyota 6000 oil. Talk to the Toyota dealer about this. Else install a new fan, actually a better route.
