Why is my car overheating?

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Why is my car overheating?

Every time I drive my car I'm driving for no longer than 15 minutes and it starts overheating. I therefore then have to pull over on the side of the road for 20 minutes for it to cool down before I can drive it again. What could be the problem?

Asked on 22 August 2010 by george67

Answered by Honest John

Either the thermostat is stuck shut or the engine block temp sensor/sender fan switch is not working, or the electric radiator fan motor is not working.

Tags: thermostats temperature sensor overheating cooling fan

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