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Conflict · 01-15-2009, 05:32 PM

I have a question for anyone that could help me so here it is
I have a 1995 Camaro V6 (3.4L) that all of the sudden gets hotter than it usually gets,I drive the car now but if I sit at a light to long or its Idling the Temp starts going up,but if I drive a highway or no traffic in the city the temp is regular,so any ideas to what it could be?

Yes I have checked the Radiator water and excess water and there both full,oil is normal

Justin · 01-15-2009, 06:33 PM

Check your fan.

Bornin69 · 01-15-2009, 06:36 PM

Thermostat?

TheClassicCarKid · 01-15-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin

Check your fan.

Probably, since it only happens when you're not moving.

Conflict · 01-15-2009, 07:43 PM

figured out the fan is not moving,having my mechanic look at it saturday...

Looking Good in Red · 01-15-2009, 11:01 PM

by any chance is your air compressor unplugged?
if so, that is why your fan isn't running
i had a 94 firebird that i bought with a blown head gasket and the guy before me had the a/c compressor unplugged (the clutch was completely locked up) and the fan won't run without it plugged in, so that is why the head gasket blew. :/
but that is pretty stupid how they have that set up.

Conflict · 01-15-2009, 11:07 PM

I dont have an A/C...

Mr Twisty · 01-16-2009, 09:40 AM

Steam clean your radiator fins while your at it, you'll be amazed what comes out.

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-16-2009, 06:33 PM

how hot is it actually getting? are your fans coming on at all? how long is it taking for it to get hot when sitting in traffic?

there are 2 basic things that will cause this.
1. your fans arent working.
2. your thermostat is stuck.

however, if it is just getting to about midway or so before you start moving again, you might not be overheating at all. unless its been changed out, you should have either a 180* or a 195* thermostat. what that means is that the thermostat wont open till past 180/195*. go out and start the car and let it get warm. watch the temp gauge while it rises. (if it goes into redline, shut the car off obviously and let it cool down) if it gets to about 1/2 way to 3/4 the way up then comes down, your thermostat is getting stuck. check your fans to see if they are running or not as well. also keep in mind that the electric fans are programmed to come on at 226* and 235* respectively.

check this link to ops check your fans
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#cooling

and I know its an LT1 tech site, but the fans are the same on your car. some of the sensor locations might be different tho.

brotherben · 01-16-2009, 06:35 PM

probably a busted fan or lose connector

Conflict · 01-16-2009, 07:02 PM

the fan wont spin at all and im guessing maybe 15min at idle and it would overheat

jeffny09 · 01-16-2009, 08:14 PM

well here in ny my car is cold

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-16-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conflict

the fan wont spin at all and im guessing maybe 15min at idle and it would overheat

how hot is the ambient temps?

change out your t-stat

Conflict · 01-17-2009, 11:41 PM

FIXED!
The Heat sensor switch was out

01-15-2009, 05:32 PM	#1
Conflict Loving the F body Drives: 97 Firebird 3.8L 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 203 View My Garage	HELP, my car is getting HOT! I have a question for anyone that could help me so here it is I have a 1995 Camaro V6 (3.4L) that all of the sudden gets hotter than it usually gets,I drive the car now but if I sit at a light to long or its Idling the Temp starts going up,but if I drive a highway or no traffic in the city the temp is regular,so any ideas to what it could be? Yes I have checked the Radiator water and excess water and there both full,oil is normal __________________ My OLD Car 1995 V6 3.4L Camaro -K and N Air Filter http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10174 Current Cars -Modified 97 3.8L 5 speed Firebird -2003 Toyota Highlander Past Cars -1985 2.8L 5 speed S10 Blazer -1995 Chevy Camaro V6(130k miles) -1990 Mercedes 300E(280k miles) RIP 6-08 due to a Mustang GT that did not pay attention

01-15-2009, 07:43 PM	#5
Conflict Loving the F body Drives: 97 Firebird 3.8L 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 203 View My Garage	figured out the fan is not moving,having my mechanic look at it saturday... __________________ My OLD Car 1995 V6 3.4L Camaro -K and N Air Filter http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10174 Current Cars -Modified 97 3.8L 5 speed Firebird -2003 Toyota Highlander Past Cars -1985 2.8L 5 speed S10 Blazer -1995 Chevy Camaro V6(130k miles) -1990 Mercedes 300E(280k miles) RIP 6-08 due to a Mustang GT that did not pay attention

01-15-2009, 11:01 PM	#6
Looking Good in Red Drives: Pewter 2000 T/A Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thompson's Station, TN Posts: 168	by any chance is your air compressor unplugged? if so, that is why your fan isn't running i had a 94 firebird that i bought with a blown head gasket and the guy before me had the a/c compressor unplugged (the clutch was completely locked up) and the fan won't run without it plugged in, so that is why the head gasket blew. :/ but that is pretty stupid how they have that set up. __________________ 2000 T/A ==> Now http://videos.camaroz28.com/video/88...6e01673aef.htm http://forums.stangnet.com/757458-300hp-camaro-v6.html http://www.fquick.com/red_streak

01-15-2009, 11:07 PM	#7
Conflict Loving the F body Drives: 97 Firebird 3.8L 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 203 View My Garage	I dont have an A/C... __________________ My OLD Car 1995 V6 3.4L Camaro -K and N Air Filter http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10174 Current Cars -Modified 97 3.8L 5 speed Firebird -2003 Toyota Highlander Past Cars -1985 2.8L 5 speed S10 Blazer -1995 Chevy Camaro V6(130k miles) -1990 Mercedes 300E(280k miles) RIP 6-08 due to a Mustang GT that did not pay attention

01-16-2009, 07:02 PM	#11
Conflict Loving the F body Drives: 97 Firebird 3.8L 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 203 View My Garage	the fan wont spin at all and im guessing maybe 15min at idle and it would overheat __________________ My OLD Car 1995 V6 3.4L Camaro -K and N Air Filter http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10174 Current Cars -Modified 97 3.8L 5 speed Firebird -2003 Toyota Highlander Past Cars -1985 2.8L 5 speed S10 Blazer -1995 Chevy Camaro V6(130k miles) -1990 Mercedes 300E(280k miles) RIP 6-08 due to a Mustang GT that did not pay attention

01-15-2009, 06:33 PM	#2
Justin Camaro5's Cell Phone Geek Drives: '02 V6 Camaro. 5 speed manual. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 406	Check your fan.

01-15-2009, 06:36 PM	#3
Bornin69 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 122 View My Garage	Thermostat?

01-16-2009, 09:40 AM	#8
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	Steam clean your radiator fins while your at it, you'll be amazed what comes out.

01-16-2009, 06:35 PM	#10
brotherben Drives: 1994 camaro 6 cil. all stock Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: central FL. Posts: 50	probably a busted fan or lose connector

01-16-2009, 08:14 PM	#12
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	well here in ny my car is cold __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

01-17-2009, 11:41 PM	#14
Conflict Loving the F body Drives: 97 Firebird 3.8L 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 203 View My Garage	FIXED! The Heat sensor switch was out __________________ My OLD Car 1995 V6 3.4L Camaro -K and N Air Filter http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10174 Current Cars -Modified 97 3.8L 5 speed Firebird -2003 Toyota Highlander Past Cars -1985 2.8L 5 speed S10 Blazer -1995 Chevy Camaro V6(130k miles) -1990 Mercedes 300E(280k miles) RIP 6-08 due to a Mustang GT that did not pay attention

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