i have a 2004 ssr i noticed today that it gets realy hot sitting in trafic . it went to 250 and the light came on . i have only had this ssr for about 2 weeks . fan appears to b working rad and over flow r ok . once i get moving the temp comes back down . any sugestions ?
Welcome to SSR Fanatics. You'll find all you ever wanted to know about your SSR right here on this site.
For now about the overheating. They all do this and there are lots of remedies. Click on the "search" feature and type in Overheats. That should keep you occupied until Thanksgiving.
My SSR: 04 Ricochet, ADDCO, Eibach, Joe’s Tune, Bernie’s Kit,Air Dam, Aux Fan & Lower Radiator Supt
Welcome slojo.
Just about all of us had overheating issue. Click below link and you'll see some goodies that will help solve your problem. http://shop.simple-engineering.com/main.sc
Welcome to SSR Fanatics. You'll find all you ever wanted to know about your SSR right here on this site.
For now about the overheating. They all do this and there are lots of remedies. Click on the "search" feature and type in Overheats. That should keep you occupied until Thanksgiving.
Welcome slojo.
Just about all of us had overheating issue. Click below link and you'll see some goodies that will help solve your problem. http://shop.simple-engineering.com/main.sc
My SSR: yellow 2004,mikes auz fan and lonnie rockets lites#43
over heating
the fan is a two speed fan what happens is the high burns out Its cheap some say it looks like the fan vw uses . if your just a stock 5.3 2004 ssr you could get the fan set up in front as a pusher or you can the one that replaces the stock fan is very easy to install. both are highly recomended to get from simple engineering. just do a pm to mikeinaz he is the man to get them from use the search icon and see just some of the things to do
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the fan is a two speed fan what happens is the high burns out Its cheap some say it looks like the fan vw uses . if your just a stock 5.3 2004 ssr you could get the fan set up in front as a pusher or you can the one that replaces the stock fan is very easy to install. both are highly recomended to get from simple engineering. just do a pm to mikeinaz he is the man to get them from use the search icon and see just some of the things to do
i have been reading all the overheating problems , i think i will check mine in morning to c if the fan works when air is on . it works at a low spead when its hot with air off , iam thinking that the fan its self is working but it is not enough to keep engine cool ( a factory flaw ) wensday i was to take it to the dealer its still under warrenty till 01-10-08 but what good r they goyig to do for me ? they just try to B S you. thank u all for the help and i think i will invest in mikes aux fan
One easy thing to check is the filler cap on the reservoir for the radiator. This has been a problem for some reason. If the reservoir has a crack in it the pressure in the radiator will not be correct. Some of us have had just the cap being loose or not tightened good enough to hold the pressure. Be sure not to over tighten the cap also.
One easy thing to check is the filler cap on the reservoir for the radiator. This has been a problem for some reason. If the reservoir has a crack in it the pressure in the radiator will not be correct. Some of us have had just the cap being loose or not tightened good enough to hold the pressure. Be sure not to over tighten the cap also.
This would be worth a try...
Michael
thanks i will check it out in the morning .truck has only 29,000 on it
My SSR: '06 PB #21661 Born 8/29/05, GHL "Old School" True Duals, ADDCO bars, Eibach rear, Joe's Tune
Two basic issues
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Originally Posted by slojo
i have a 2004 ssr i noticed today that it gets realy hot sitting in trafic . it went to 250 and the light came on . i have only had this ssr for about 2 weeks . fan appears to b working rad and over flow r ok . once i get moving the temp comes back down . any sugestions ?
Stop and go traffic is the hardest on the SSR ccoling system. Two reasons... #1 there is not enough airflow through the radiator, ewspecially if you have a little tailwind, it re-ingests its own hot air and can't get the heat out. #2 the water pump does not move enough water (or coolant, if you please) at idle to make an efficient amount of BTUs available to the radiator to dissipate.
The main cooling fan is controlled by both the temperature and the A/C. If you turn on your A/C to a very low speed setting, it will still cause the main fan to run. That will prevent your truck form getting out of hand.
The stop and go traffic that has you only taking your foot off the brake means that your allowing the engine to just idle and retain the heat in the block. Occasionally selecting neutral and running at 1200 rpm for 15 seconds will do a lot to ge the hottest coolant into the radiator.
Combining the A/C switched on with an occasional 1200 rpm will do a lot to dump the heat.
Regards from the desert,
Mike
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Took my truck in today for overheating. I told them the low speed of the cooling wasn't working and even made sure they had the fan in stock beforehand. I had a nine am appt. after about an hour was told that it was the ac control module and they didn't have the part but would have one sent over. Should be there around noon. SOOOOO, I waited. About 1pm was told the part was in and should be only a few more minutes. SOOOOOOO, I waited. Finally at 2pm.was told the fan had to be replaced and my truck would be ready in a few minutes. I know I'm not a technican, but I knew what was wrong. SOOOOO, after a 5 1/2 hour wait I got Betsy back and she's running fine again. Very Frustrating, but glad for the good outcome. Thanks Mike, your aux fan saved me!!! Worth every penny!! was able to get to the dealer and get a fix and not be left sitting by the road in an overheated truck.
E'gads, thank you. I expereinced a over heating problem in Houston while waiting fifteen minutes to get through a toll booth. I do not think I had the AC on because the temperature outside was around 70 degrees.
Slojo: My original OEM fan seemed to be working ok but I didn't trust it. Always watching the temp. guage. So I bought one of Mike's pusher fans and installed. Easy to install, very good directions, take your time. Mike is good guy to work with. Have made a few trips, fan kicks on as needed. Even runs by it's self when put away in the garage in a hot condition. Hope this helps and if I understand, Welcome to our SSRFanatic site. You will enjoy this site.
I purchased the pusher (aux fan) from Mike first for my 05 SSR. That SSR would run hotter than most other SSRs. When I traded in my 05 SSR for my current 06 SSR two tone, I removed tha aux fan and installed it on my 06 SSR.
When Mike had the replacement shrouded puller fan ready for sale, I purchased that as well along with the auto transmission cooler.
The pusher fan will kick in for short periods of time after
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