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My Name: CarlJaftha

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: I dont know
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 80000
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)

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Wiper washer not spraying(checked water and fuses,both are ok).
After driving for 10-15mins the Temperature gauge will show car is overheating but when i pull over to check, car is still cool and not hot.
Please help
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Year: 2002 (02)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 140000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
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CarlJaftha wrote:Wiper washer not spraying(checked water and fuses,both are ok).
After driving for 10-15mins the Temperature gauge will show car is overheating but when i pull over to check, car is still cool and not hot.
Please help
Hi CarlJaftha. I don't see these as connected.


I would start by draining and flushing the coolant. Look at the coolant you remove and you can learn quite a bit about the cooling system state from what you drain out. Check the thermostat, you can test them with hot water or you may just want to change it.

Refill the system with fresh OAT coolant following tips in this topic and see how it goes. You can find a new thermostat here at euro car parts.
My Name: alsie2

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Model: C3 2006-2009, Facelift model
Year: 2008 (08)
Engine Size: 1.4 i
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 37
Trim Level: Cachet
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No

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If the engine is cool and the gauge says hot, i would also look at the sensor on the block/head. Just disconnect and reconnect to see if you have a bad connection. You didnt say if you touched the top hose or the block. If the engine is very hot, the top hose cold might be the stat.
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