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I have a Ford Fiesta S reg 98.The problem is it starts to overheat when the temperature gauge is only half way across.The fan does not cut in either. The sender unit for the gauge is ok and I have fitted a new radiator fan relay,could this be a themostat or waterpump problem,also is there a separate switch to to operate the radiator fan
Can anybody help.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.As has been suggested could be a blockage. More likely to be an airlock. When you refill, ensure the heater is turned to maximum heat setting and run up until the engine is warm.
Feel each of the hoses when warm and check the heater output to determine if the water pump has failed. You can also sometimes see water coming from the weep hole in the water pump housing to indicate potential pump problems.
Are you able to remove the connection to the thermostatic fan switch and short it to very the fan is OK ?