V Force overheating
Mar 29, 2004 | 10:35 AM
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V Force overheating
Here is the deal.
1) A month ago my temp light came on and fan was not running. Found a blown fuse under the seat and replaced it and the fan came back on, so I didn't worry about it.
2) Two weeks ago I noticed a small leak in my lower radiator hose but the reservoir was still full. I changed the hose and refilled the reservoir with straight coolant (not a 50-50 mix like suggested).
3) Yesterday, the V Force started overheating in the trails. The fan would come on and off but didn't run very long. Fuse in OK.
Questions:
1) Can the 100% coolant cause the V Force thermostat to act up and not work properly?
2) Anyone have any suggestions on troubleshooting this problem?
1) A month ago my temp light came on and fan was not running. Found a blown fuse under the seat and replaced it and the fan came back on, so I didn't worry about it.
2) Two weeks ago I noticed a small leak in my lower radiator hose but the reservoir was still full. I changed the hose and refilled the reservoir with straight coolant (not a 50-50 mix like suggested).
3) Yesterday, the V Force started overheating in the trails. The fan would come on and off but didn't run very long. Fuse in OK.
Questions:
1) Can the 100% coolant cause the V Force thermostat to act up and not work properly?
2) Anyone have any suggestions on troubleshooting this problem?
Mar 29, 2004 | 10:41 AM
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V Force overheating
Originally posted by: HomeDawg
Here is the deal.
1) A month ago my temp light came on and fan was not running. Found a blown fuse under the seat and replaced it and the fan came back on, so I didn't worry about it.
2) Two weeks ago I noticed a small leak in my lower radiator hose but the reservoir was still full. I changed the hose and refilled the reservoir with straight coolant (not a 50-50 mix like suggested).
3) Yesterday, the V Force started overheating in the trails. The fan would come on and off but didn't run very long. Fuse in OK.
Questions:
1) Can the 100% coolant cause the V Force thermostat to act up and not work properly?
2) Anyone have any suggestions on troubleshooting this problem?
Here is the deal.
1) A month ago my temp light came on and fan was not running. Found a blown fuse under the seat and replaced it and the fan came back on, so I didn't worry about it.
2) Two weeks ago I noticed a small leak in my lower radiator hose but the reservoir was still full. I changed the hose and refilled the reservoir with straight coolant (not a 50-50 mix like suggested).
3) Yesterday, the V Force started overheating in the trails. The fan would come on and off but didn't run very long. Fuse in OK.
Questions:
1) Can the 100% coolant cause the V Force thermostat to act up and not work properly?
2) Anyone have any suggestions on troubleshooting this problem?
1) Absolutely. Straight coolant can cause overheating. Go back to 50-50, or you can try "Water-wetter".
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