Seems to be a radiator leak but now a few other lights ca...
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PabloH108
246 days ago
Hi there I will do all I can to help. Do you see any antifreeze on the ground or the vehicle is overheating? also can you send a picture of the lights on the dash?
Customer
246 days ago
It's my girlfriends car she turned the car off already as far as I know she didn't see a leak on the ground but I think there might be a leak in the houseHoseShe said it sounded like something was bubbling but the car wasn't smoking. Shortly after the power steering light came on and so did the abs and then a red lightning bolt
PabloH108
246 days ago
Oh ok i understand, to properly diagnose what is going on with the car, you would have to run a diagnostic scan, the red lightning bolt usually means a problem with the throttle body. but unfortunately, to properly start diagnosing the issue you have to start with the trouble codes.
Customer
246 days ago
Okay so we'd need the engine code reader
PabloH108
246 days ago
yes maybe more than an engine code reader, you also would need to scan the abs system. I believe Autozone or most part stores provide this service for free.
Customer
246 days ago
Will do. As of right now the car is off until tomorrow. I'm guessing it'll overheat again ?
PabloH108
246 days ago
if it is overheating check the coolant level, under the hood, then run it in place to check if there is any leaks.
Customer
246 days ago
Okay thank you
PabloH108
246 days ago
if the vehicle is at normal operating temperature and is not producing heat from the heater, that is usually an indication that your coolant is low and your vehicle might overheat.
Customer
246 days ago
Okay does the radiator have anything to do with it ? Or we'd have to get the codes first
PabloH108
246 days ago
The radiator has coolant/antifreeze inside, this is where the coolant circulates to cool down the vehicle. the codes would mostly be to find the problem related to the throttle body (lightning bolt sign) and abs light.
Customer
246 days ago
Okay thank you
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