problems w/ heat - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

Acman1 · 03-06-2002, 07:46 PM

my integra seems to have a little temperature problem. when im sitting in traffic, the temperature gauge goes up. however, when i rev my engine just a little, the temp goes down a lot for a short time, then rises back up. whats up besides the temperature? im gonna go check to see if the fan even comes on now, but y would reving my engine even just a little lower the temperature? thanks, ne suggestions r appreciated.

APOCALYPSE · 03-06-2002, 08:09 PM

maybe by revving it a little your making the coolent flow more?
or your gauge could be broke

rcurley55 · 03-06-2002, 08:29 PM

Have you tried the simple things. Coolant level and mixture? It may be as simple as a stuck thermostat.

Running hot at idle and cool at speed is normally a problem that I face when working on hot rods with mechanical fans (attached to the water pumps). You pass more air when you are at speed rather than at idle.

Acman1 · 03-06-2002, 08:33 PM

pardon the newbe in me, but how would i find out if the thermostat was stuck, and how would i unstick it?

rcurley55 · 03-06-2002, 09:05 PM

relpace it...it's only a $3-5 part. Getting to it may be another story all together. I really don't know if that's your problem though.