took the grandkids to the safari park today car was fine going and coming back but while we were in the park the temp went up to 100+ it normally sits at 80+ can anyone tell me how to check the fan please car is a 97 c200
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If 80 is the norm I don't think there is cause for worry. On a warm day moving slowly (driving in the park) 100 does not sound bad, however, some may think otherwise.
the temp started to creep past 100 it was nearly in the red
i dont think the fan did cut in but its a viscous fan so not sure
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^+1 engine temperature sensor controls fan,so worth a check too.
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is there not an electro/mechanical clutch on the back of it?
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Do the carrot test,it should mince it,not stall the fan.
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in That case,ignore what I have said,must be thermostat,or fan then,sorry to mislead you
I was thinking later 202's. I take it you have no transfer of oil to coolant or vice versa?
I was thinking later 202's. I take it you have no transfer of oil to coolant or vice versa?
no everythings fine it sits lovely between 80/90 until im in slow traffic
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could be worth checking to see if you have a lazy water pump.
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In my old W202 C200,it started overheating when stuck in traffic,turned out to be the maf,replaced it & all was fine again.
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If it's pre facelift it won't have one.
carrot test done at 95 degrees and i still have a carrot
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My old one was a 1997 model.That year should be a facelift unless it was old stock.
Could you clarify where you say 100c is? as nearly in the Red is almost 120c, around 100c is ok in slow moving traffic for extended periods.
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looking at your pic it was sitting close to 120Could you clarify where you say 100c is? as nearly in the Red is almost 120c, around 100c is ok in slow moving traffic for extended periods.
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looking at your p
