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    my cousin's integra is overheating. well, it only overheats when he turns on the AC. When he turns it back off, it goes back down. Any idea? A new radiator?

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    assuming that there was enough fluid in the system.

    1. time for a rad flush
    2. your comp is about to take a shit on u
    3. your fan is about to take a shit on u

    normally its one of those with 3 that 1 see.


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    so it's best to get a new radiator? and what you mean by the comp.



    Quote Originally Posted by no mo hondas
    assuming that there was enough fluid in the system.

    1. time for a rad flush
    2. your comp is about to take a shit on u
    3. your fan is about to take a shit on u

    normally its one of those with 3 that 1 see.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hmong_Spec
    so it's best to get a new radiator? and what you mean by the comp.
    compression?

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    Oh. But sorry for my noobness. But what should he do though? Flush the fluid and sees what happens? New radiator?



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    compression?

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    i guess it wouldnt hurt

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    Comp is the compressor guys.
    How is he on fluid?
    If he's good, I'd do a flush just to see if that fixes it without having to put a comp or fan.

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    well first, the hoes was bad, so he changed that. but the fluid is good. put some water and antifreeze on there.



    Quote Originally Posted by 81911SC
    Comp is the compressor guys.
    How is he on fluid?
    If he's good, I'd do a flush just to see if that fixes it without having to put a comp or fan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hmong_Spec
    so it's best to get a new radiator? and what you mean by the comp.
    a/c compressor


    i would have him drive around for a few days with the a/c belt off and see if it happens again. if it does it will lead u to the cooling system. if its the cooling system start with a flush cost $20. if it works your good to go. if it doesnt work u can replace the rad.

    ok if it doesnt happen when the belt is off pu the belt back on see what happens. if it happens your bearings in the compressor or about to if not shot. replace the compressor.


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    If your driving there is air flow which means its not your a/c fan. Now if the a/c temp isnt cool enough inside the car when you come to a stop then yes your a/c fan is bad or something stopping it from working.But this WILL NOT cause your car to overheat, but if the a/c compressor is about to lock up then yes it could.

    If the car is running hot while the a/c is on but cool when its off. you need to check this

    radiator stopped up or low on fluid, when the a/c is on it puts a strain on the motor.

    Check for leaks, check an see if the radiator fan is working, do a coolant presure check too...


    could be many things. but this is all a start not stating this will be the problem but a few ideas out there for ya.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tech5
    If your driving there is air flow which means its not your a/c fan. Now if the a/c temp isnt cool enough inside the car when you come to a stop then yes your a/c fan is bad or something stopping it from working.But this WILL NOT cause your car to overheat, but if the a/c compressor is about to lock up then yes it could.

    If the car is running hot while the a/c is on but cool when its off. you need to check this

    radiator stopped up or low on fluid, when the a/c is on it puts a strain on the motor.

    Check for leaks, check an see if the radiator fan is working, do a coolant presure check too...


    could be many things. but this is all a start not stating this will be the problem but a few ideas out there for ya.
    great minds think alike.


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    Quote Originally Posted by no mo hondas
    great minds think alike.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4DrTeg
    compression?
    a/c compressor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hmong_Spec
    my cousin's integra is overheating. well, it only overheats when he turns on the AC. When he turns it back off, it goes back down. Any idea? A new radiator?
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    does the fan turn on when the a/c is turned on... does the fans work at all?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fuhrer
    Check the flux capacitor.


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    found out his fan died. his fan is wired up, so when the ignition is turned, the fan turns. but since the wire is burned, the fan didnt turn. we changed the wire, and the fan is now turning. we'll see how that goes. but he told me he was driving it yesterday, the ac was not on, and when he stops, the car gets really hott. but when he goes, it lowers down. that was when the wire was burnt.



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    does the fan turn on when the a/c is turned on... does the fans work at all?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hmong_Spec
    found out his fan died. his fan is wired up, so when the ignition is turned, the fan turns. but since the wire is burned, the fan didnt turn. we changed the wire, and the fan is now turning. we'll see how that goes. but he told me he was driving it yesterday, the ac was not on, and when he stops, the car gets really hott. but when he goes, it lowers down. that was when the wire was burnt.
    keep us posted


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    but than my brother n laws integra, even though the fan is not on, his car doesnt overheat. the fan only comes on when the AC is on. does this make sense? i think im making it too confusing.

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    dude just sell the car

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