My car doesn't seem to be cooling when stood at lights etc and i can't hear the fan kicking in either, the car seems to be running abit hotter than normal.
What could be causing this and what can i do to sort it out?
if the fans not kicking in, get it tested. normally points to the fuse, switch on the engine block or the fan itself.
10 minutes work with a multimeter, normally.
To be honest i havn't got a clue what im doing with it, can you explain in simpleton terms?
my advice, if u know nothing about it, seek someone to have a look at it.
but......
u need to measure the voltage across the fan & switch, to ensure thats there to start with.
by-pass the switch to make sure it's not that
directly wire the fan to 12volts to test that.
Do you know anyone who can have a look at it for me?
not really my thing & i'd be taking the piss if i told u i had time.
someone will offer to help i'm sure, i'm not gonna offer on their behalf. lol
best thing to do is park it up with the engine running and once it gets to the "normal temp" (usually about half way) the fan should kick in.... but DONT let it run too hot!
it could be that the weather changing has caused it to run a little hotter, try dropping the water and puttin some fresh water and anti-freeze/coolant in.
Could be the water pump
can't be arsed to read the thread lol
could be a number of things realy, thermostat, water pump, temp sensor, fan relay/fuse..... brutons ya best bet mate.....