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Car is overheating and not blowing hot air.

My car has been overheating while not blowing hot air. I have checked the coolant and replaced the thermostat. The air is ice cold. It is a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire

  • osubd321 Feb 24, 2009

    i'm sorry i forgot to add i have a new water pump, but ill check for a blockage

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If your not losing coolant its either a blockage or bad waterpump and more than likely its the water pump

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    Dennis Mulford Feb 24, 2009

    then also make sure you fan is working and your belt is routed the right direction around the waterpump

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