c180 95mplate temp

[paresh21272]

any ideas why my water temp goes above the 80*c marker when heating not used i am worried as this is the winter -1*c and in traffic jams i have seen it hit 100*c luckily i started moving and got some air into the system

worried what it will do in the summer

any ideas

 

[mercmonkey]

I suggestion, get down your local jetwash and jetwash the radiator, its amazing the crap that builds up

 

[mercedes13156]

My 1995 C180 did that too. It would go up to 100 degrees within a few minutes of idling then wouldn't go any higher. The needle dropped like a stone when I started moving again and the radiator was clean. If you're pressure washing it, be careful not to damage it. The fins are very soft.

 

[Ian Brown]

any ideas why my water temp goes above the 80*c marker when heating not used i am worried as this is the winter -1*c and in traffic jams i have seen it hit 100*c luckily i started moving and got some air into the system

worried what it will do in the summer

any ideas

My 190 also does this it runs at 85 and goes to 100 then the fan kicks in

 

[paresh21272]

heating

i noticed after driving my water temp was above 80*c but not letting it hit 100*c thank god, the cooling fan was not spinning, it wasnt jammed but was surprised as all my previous motors would still spin the fan when switched off.
when i move the temp cools and with the heating it helps to normalise it just above the 80*c marker.

what area am i looking at to see if there is a fault with the cooling fan

i have hoovered the filter as previous suggested.
very concerned as i dont want serious heat gasket damage with the heat, i often get stuck in traffic which is why i need help quick

 

[television]

I do not know what fan is on your car but,
Thermo fans cut in at 85
electric fans cut in at 100

Malcolm

 

[EUGENE DOYLE]

Its The Header Tank Cracked On Your Rad. Where Do These Guys Get Their Ideas. Every C180 Made Has Afaulty Heather Tank. You Will Notice Water Level Low

 

[rajinder_1]

as a temporary fix u can wack your heaters on full heat you should find this cools the cars temp down a bit, but i would find a proper solution aswell.