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Asked by GuruBLW6H Jan 30, 2019 at 09:02 PM about the 1996 Honda Accord LX

Question type: General

Jus purchased a 1996 Honda Accord lx and
it's overheating there is a brand new radiator
put in new hoses but not sure about the
thermostat any idea as to what could cause
the problem?

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Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago

If the cooling fans are coming on at the right time, and the temperature gauge is reading correctly, then I would check/replace the thermostat. If the fans don't run, check fuse and relay. Temperature gauge runs off a coolant sensor.

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GuruC4H5R answered 5 years ago

If fans do come on,both of them and thermostat has been replaced it can also be the radiator cap. Make sure its the proper psi. If that doesn't work it could be a blown head gasket

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Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago

GuruC4H5R might be right. If you just purchased it,the previous owner might have known the head gasket is failing and sold it. But check the thermostat before giving up. A thermostat that old could fail to open all the way. Good Luck

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