I bought this car new in 2008 and it has about 60K on it. Last week i started a short trip to the grocery store and within 5 minutes the temp. needle shot all of the way up to the the hottest point and the dashboard display read engine overheat-idle engine and the temp light went on.
without stopping, it goes back to normal within 5-10 minutes. Now this occurs every time we start driving.
Now this morning, my wife on her way to work not only had this, but all of the dash lights and warnings came up (i think every single one) and stayed on for a few minutes and went back to normal. (all while driving)
Side note: last winter the heater would not blow any hot air until the car was driving for about 15 minutes. it would blow cold air only until 15 minutes in to the drive. even with the engine idling in park for 30 minutes, still had to wait for heat.
Any advice?
Thank you
without stopping, it goes back to normal within 5-10 minutes. Now this occurs every time we start driving.
Now this morning, my wife on her way to work not only had this, but all of the dash lights and warnings came up (i think every single one) and stayed on for a few minutes and went back to normal. (all while driving)
Side note: last winter the heater would not blow any hot air until the car was driving for about 15 minutes. it would blow cold air only until 15 minutes in to the drive. even with the engine idling in park for 30 minutes, still had to wait for heat.
Any advice?
Thank you