What should I do if my Nissan Quest overheats?

What should I do if my Nissan Quest overheats?

Learn if it’s a simple fix or time to seek out a trusted technician. Not your vehicle? Why Is My Car Overheating? What are common reasons my Nissan Quest overheats? While there are a variety of reasons your Nissan Quest is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.

Why did my Nissan Quest blower resistor burn out?

I have a 99 Nissan Quest that I have replaced the blower resistor in order to get the low speeds to work on the fan. The new $34 resistor burns out after 3 days. I suspect there is a short somewhere or something is causing the resistor to overheat. Has anyone found faults related to this?

Why is my Nissan Quest blowing ice cold air?

I just replaced the A/C compressor in my wife’s 2001 Nissan Quest and now I am experiencing the same problem you had with your 1997 Villager, i.e. A/C blowing ice cold air in the rear of the van, outside ambient temp from the front.

Why is my car smoking under the hood but not overheating?

1. Oil Spillage If the car smoking under hood but not overheating, it could happen due to the presence of oil outside the engine where it does not belong. Oil could go there when you are not careful when filling up the gas tank. Or, a spill could occur when you are adding oil to the crankcase.

Learn if it’s a simple fix or time to seek out a trusted technician. Not your vehicle? Why Is My Car Overheating? What are common reasons my Nissan Quest overheats? While there are a variety of reasons your Nissan Quest is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.

Why is my Nissan club overheating at idle?

If that still doesn’t cause the fans to come ON then you’re in deep shit. why whould he be in deep shit? if the fans cut on and it still over heating more then likey its the thermostat and that only takes like 15 minutes to put iton an the part is like 15 bucks.

What can cause a car to overheat at idle?

Make sure also that you dont have a coolant leak, that could also cause your car to overheat at idle. Hope this helps I searched the forum and couln’t find any post with the problem i’m having but apolagize in advance if it’s posted somewere.

What does it mean when your car is running too hot?

In which case you’ll have what is called an “engine running too hot” condition. Now keep in mind that our temp gauge does not work linearly. It will sit in the midrange point even while the engine is burning up.

What are common reasons my Nissan Quest overheats?

What are common reasons my Nissan Quest overheats? While there are a variety of reasons your Nissan Quest is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.

If that still doesn’t cause the fans to come ON then you’re in deep shit. why whould he be in deep shit? if the fans cut on and it still over heating more then likey its the thermostat and that only takes like 15 minutes to put iton an the part is like 15 bucks.

Make sure also that you dont have a coolant leak, that could also cause your car to overheat at idle. Hope this helps I searched the forum and couln’t find any post with the problem i’m having but apolagize in advance if it’s posted somewere.

In which case you’ll have what is called an “engine running too hot” condition. Now keep in mind that our temp gauge does not work linearly. It will sit in the midrange point even while the engine is burning up.

Why does upper radiator hose keep building up pressure?

Q: Upper radiator hose keeps building up a lot of pressure and popping off. Car loses coolant and over heats. My upper radiator hose keeps building alit of pressure and popping off and car loses coolant and overheats. I changed radiator cap after reading that could be problem. My car has 191400 miles. Hello, thank you for writing in.

Why does my radiator hose pop off when I turn it on?

Hello, thank you for writing in. The radiator hoses can pop off for several reasons. Typically it is because the hose or the plastic neck that connects it to the radiator/component has failed. You will want to inspect both sides of the problem hose, and determine if the clamp is doing its job.

Why is the water coming from the top of the radiator?

Considering it is the top hose, the coolant is coming from the thermostat and flowing down through the radiator to be cooled. The water pump is what pushes it through the thermostat, and if you have excessive pressure, you will want to direct your attention there.

What was the worst problem in Nissan Quest?

Worst 2005 Nissan Quest Problems #1: Engine Died In The Middle Of The Street 2005 Quest Average Cost to Fix: $1,100 #2: Difficulty Shifting 2005 Quest Average Cost to Fix: $2,000 #3: Faulty Fuel Gauge And Odometer 2005 Quest Average Cost to Fix: $900

Can a Nissan engine overheat in the summer?

With summer finally here and hot temperatures along with it, there are a few things that you should know going into the next few months. While hot summer days can cause your Nissan engine to overheat, it can also happen during the winter. The last thing you ever want to have happen to your vehicle is for its engine to overheat.

What should I do if my car is overheating at idle?

It will sit in the midrange point even while the engine is burning up. Luckily an engine coolant temperature sensor is sensing the actual coolant temperature and feeding that over to the ECU. If the ECU senses about 203 degrees F it should turn on the cooling fans while the water temp gauge remains at midrange. So, are the fans kicking ON?

Where to put the thermostat on a Nissan Quest V6?

Clean all mating surfaces thoroughly, be careful not to gouge or score the aluminum. Insert the thermostat in the engine with the top of the thermostat facing out and the “jiggle valve” at the 12 o’clock position.

Where is the Jiggle valve on a Nissan Quest?

Insert the thermostat in the engine with the top of the thermostat facing out and the “jiggle valve” at the 12 o’clock position. The jiggle valve allows any air trapped in the system to bleed through and is vital to the success of this repair, so don’t mess this part up!

I have a 99 Nissan Quest that I have replaced the blower resistor in order to get the low speeds to work on the fan. The new $34 resistor burns out after 3 days. I suspect there is a short somewhere or something is causing the resistor to overheat. Has anyone found faults related to this?

I just replaced the A/C compressor in my wife’s 2001 Nissan Quest and now I am experiencing the same problem you had with your 1997 Villager, i.e. A/C blowing ice cold air in the rear of the van, outside ambient temp from the front.

Is the rear heater in my van over heat?

Same issue with the rear heater. Also the car has Water Coolant smell once van is driven with the heater on for a longtime. Otherwise the car is normal and does not over heat. Took it to a mechanic.

What happens when the radiator fans stop working?

When the radiator fans stop functioning properly, the engine temperature will rise. The spike in temperature will be highest when the vehicle is idling at a stop, but should sub… Read More

Why is my car still overheating after replacing the water pump?

As for the vehicle still overheating, if all of the parts you have replaced are working fine, then you may have an air flow issue through the radiator. If this was the case, the vehicle would still cool at higher speeds and just not around town.

When the radiator fans stop functioning properly, the engine temperature will rise. The spike in temperature will be highest when the vehicle is idling at a stop, but should sub… Read More

As for the vehicle still overheating, if all of the parts you have replaced are working fine, then you may have an air flow issue through the radiator. If this was the case, the vehicle would still cool at higher speeds and just not around town.