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Old 05-20-2014, 10:09 AM   #45 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Rishar View Post
Couple things I'd like to share regarding the car. Drove a 96 same engine for 5 years.
The engine normally does sit about 195F.
The cam/crank sensor error is common and most likely not the sensor. It will only effect how efficiently it starts but will run fine.
The rear spoiler actually helps with a cleaner seperation than no spoiler as it's the one near window. (From what I could gather)
Engine off coasting is not ok. Uses a mechanical pump for transaxle which quickly overheats when engine off neutral coasting. I heard lots of interesting grinding/whining sounds after starting moving again.
Thanks!

I think the thermostat isn't fully opening up. When I got home the other day the lower radiator hose wasn't very warm (wasn't cold either), and the coolant temp on the scangauge was over 200F when I parked it a few minutes before.

Is there any way to fix the crank/camshaft sensor error?

Thanks for that bit on the spoiler.

I haven't tried engine off coasting, since its an automatic so I just assume thats and issue. Thanks for verifying it though.
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