my escort gti is over heatingwhat the first thing to try? doesnt seem like the fan kicks in, could it be that? does any one have any suggestions is this a normal zetec problem? any help would be amazing

 

If the fan isnt cutting in its either the fan itself or the thermo switch. Take the plug off your thermo switch and bridge the terminals in the plug with a piece of wire (the ignition needs to be turned on), if the fan kicks in its the switch, if it doesnt its the fan itself at fault or a fault in the wiring. Also check your fuses.

 

Unplug the ECU temp sensor and the fans will just run if they are working as this is a default state for the ecu when no signal is returned for ecu.
Zetecs do not have any major overheating problems really.
tabetha

 

Thanks for the replys i will defo check them out this weekend my mate had a gti for a while and said his always ran at 3/4 but never boiled over mine hasnt boiled yet but dont want to risk it.

 

My fan packed in on my Si, it was the relay which is located behind the battery. Bloody expensive too.