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Tkagee Posted on Jan 26, 2012
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Steam coming from radiator cap and engine began to make popping sound

First the battery died. Replaced the batter and started the engine. Steam began coming from around the radiator cap. All of a sudden, engine began to make popping sound.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 14, 2009

SOURCE: i had a bunch of steam coming off the engine and

The thermostat could be stuck closed.
The worst case is you over heated the engine to the point you could have internal damage to the engine . I would change the thermostat first. IF that does not work , I would take to a shop to have checked out.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 15, 2009

SOURCE: 91 accord lx overheating, leaking fluid but no

the green colour will be antifreeze additive in the water, you should really trace the leak source as it is bound to continue or worsen without repair. You could try a product called CE-LIT which comes in little packets, looks like chopped up grass or silica - add to hot radiator and run at idle for several minutes, it is really good if you can find it where you live. I put a screwdriver thru the rad when fixing my number plate in the snow, huge leak ensued, ce-lit closed it within 5 minutes and I was able to drive off. Never leaked again either, if you cant find that one, get a similar one, but not the liquid leak sealers like barr's as they are ****.

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Tommy Thomas

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  • Posted on Nov 17, 2009

SOURCE: 91 lx accord overheating issue

make sure your over flow/add coolant bottle is clean...check that the hose from bottle to radiator isnt clogged...also fill add bottle fluid level between add and full mark

raj somaiya

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  • Posted on Nov 12, 2010

SOURCE: 1992 accord hard starts,engine light, steam off hood in rain

The check engine light comes ON when the cars computer(the ECU) notices any kind of electrical problem in car.In some cases the check engine light comes on then turns off.In that case the exact error is not getting confirmed so this happens.But once the problem gets confirmed the engine light will remain permanently ON till the problem gets solved.In this case i suggest you to get your car scanned at autozone service center.Its absolutely free.In case in the car scanning,if any error code is retrieved then you can check which part is faulty as per the error code.In case if no error code is retrieved then you can continue driving,till you get any confirmed indication. ---------- This will help.Thanks.Helpmech.

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