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Old 18-10-2008, 10:22 AM   #1
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Default 1997 Festiva overheating while stationary

Hi All,

1. I have a few issues at the moment that I need assistance with. I have a 1997 Festiva. The 1st problem is that when I am stationary in traffic for long periods of time the car overheats. I have noticed that the fan does not work. I am trying to find diagrams on the web or somewhere where I can check and test how the fan operates.

2. I also have an issue with the idle in the car. Sometimes when I start the car it idles at high revs consistently and takes an eternity to come back to normal idle. Sometimes it doesn't. Other times the idle is erratic. I need some help with where to look at this as well.

Can somebody help! PLEASE

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Old 18-10-2008, 09:21 PM   #2
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My '92 Magna used to do those exact same things. Only solution I figured out was to get rid of it and get a new car :P!!!!
Sorry I can't be more help mate...
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Old 18-10-2008, 09:43 PM   #3
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Check to see if there is a fuse for the fan - is it blown ?

Check the wire from the fan - is there a disconnected plug ?

Check the fan relay - if you dont know how, just try swapping it with one of the others .

See an auto electrician
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