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Honda Life Overheating Slow Warm Up

Good day. I am writing to inquire about a potential issue with my 2003 Honda Life, gasoline engine. I have observed that the engine is overheating, and it also requires a considerably extended period to achieve its normal operating temperature. The vehicle's mileage is 88114 km. Could this be indicative of a coolant leak, perhaps originating from the thermostat housing? I am contemplating whether to inspect the temperature sensor or delve deeper into the cooling system, including the coolant system itself. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

The 2003 Honda Life is experiencing overheating and slow warm-up issues. Possible causes include a coolant leak, particularly from the thermostat housing, or a malfunctioning temperature sensor. A similar case was resolved by addressing a faulty map-controlled thermostat. It is recommended to take the vehicle to a workshop for a thorough diagnosis and repair, focusing on the thermostat and cooling system.

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Hmm, overheating AND slow warm-up on a Honda Life...sounds familiar. I had something similar happen on my Life. I initially thought it was a coolant leak too, checked the thermostat housing myself, even considered the temp sensor. Was it losing coolant at all?

Thank you for your response. To answer your question, I have not observed any apparent loss of coolant. When you experienced the similar issue with your Life, did you eventually discover the root cause of the problem? Also, do you remember if your experience included similar symptoms?

Yep, those were the exact same symptoms! Turned out to be the thermostat itself. Or, well, the map-controlled thermostat. I was hoping it was just a sensor issue but no such luck. To be honest, I just took it straight to a workshop after that. Saved myself a headache. I think it's probably best if you do that as well.

I appreciate the information you have provided. Given your experience and the confirmation of similar symptoms, I shall proceed with taking the vehicle to a trusted workshop for a comprehensive diagnosis and subsequent repair. Based on our conversation, I will also inquire about the map-controlled thermostat and its potential defect. Thank you once again.

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