97 escort heating
#3
Sounds like there may be an issue with the cooling fan kicking on. Start the car and turn the A/C on and let it idle the cooling (radiator) fan should turn on if not probably either the cooling fan is bad, you have bad wiring in the circuit or the relay in the CCRM is not working properly. The best way to test to see if the cooling fan is bad would be run wires straight from the battery to the cooling fan plug and see if it kicks on. If it does you probably have an issue with the wiring or CCRM. My guess would be the relay in the CCRM. These CCRM's commonly have problems with relays. If you find out that the CCRM is bad I have one for sale if you are interested it is listed in the for sale section of this forum, just drop me a PM. The CCRM is a small black box located under the intake air tube. Hope this information is of some assistance.
Last edited by FordMan59; 06-25-2009 at 03:03 PM.
#7
Well the new ac core helped some, but when the outside air gets to 90 or over, the gauge runs pretty near to the end. If i turn the heat up in the heating system a little the gauge goes down. This makes me think that there is just not enough water running through the cooling system. I looked for a bleed valve on head but can't see one. Maybe i have an air lock. Is there a bleed screw? 1997 2.0 litre,,, I might add that the car has 425000 kms , 265625 miles. The engine i put in had 115000 kms,,71875 miles. Runs really well. Just trying to keep it running for the last daughter to get her licence and practice with.
Last edited by robcat; 08-25-2010 at 08:25 AM.
#8
I'm pretty sure the newer Escorts had a two speed fan. I'm wondering if your fan is only running on the lower speed?? I also have a '97 Escort and the stock cooling system has always kept the engine plenty cool even in 100*+ temperatures and running the a/c.
Last edited by FordMan59; 08-28-2010 at 06:39 PM.
#10
[quote=FordMan59;54670]I'm pretty sure the newer Escorts had a two speed fan. I'm wondering if your fan is only running on the lower speed??/quote]
+1 FordMan59
That is exactly what I was thinking. These engines run their hearts out and need the second speed on the fan to make the difference. I had to replace the fan on my 97 and it only has 135k on it.
+1 FordMan59
That is exactly what I was thinking. These engines run their hearts out and need the second speed on the fan to make the difference. I had to replace the fan on my 97 and it only has 135k on it.