What does it mean when the engine is hot on an Impala?

Received the same warning on my wife’s 2008 Impala = engine hot/ AC off. She brought the car in to have the diagnostic done, and got a PO128 Code. If the engine doesn’t maintain specific temp parameters (doesn’t warm up fast enough/maintain temp), this warning will display.

What does it mean when the AC is off on a 2008 Impala?

51 people found this helpful. Received the same warning on my wife’s 2008 Impala = engine hot/ AC off. She brought the car in to have the diagnostic done, and got a PO128 Code. If the engine doesn’t maintain specific temp parameters (doesn’t warm up fast enough/maintain temp), this warning will display.

What causes the engine light to go off in a Chevy Impala?

I have a 2008 Impala with just over 131,000 miles on it. Recently, I had this same problem, in addition to the engine light coming on. Took it to a dealer, said it was a bad thermostat, and the oil pressure sensor was causing the engine light to go off. Replaced both and that seemed to fix it.

Why does my Impala engine make a thumping noise?

When cool, remove the radiator cap and check the coolant level – I suspect you have a coolant leak causing a low coolant level in the radiator. If your thermostat was stuck “shut” – it would immediatley overheat, start pumping coolant out and the engine would make a “thumping noise”.

How can I tell if my Chevy Impala engine is hot?

Temperature coolant sensor you meant. Check the coolant level and check the hoses from the radiator if are hot (just touch and let go). This would show if the thermostat is ok. Also you could step out of the car and leave the interior fan on the highest mark to see if temperature is coming down.

How do you turn off the heated seat in a Chevy Impala?

Press the button once to warm the seat to a high temperature. Both lights below the heated seat symbol will come on. Press the button a second time to reduce the seat to a lower temperature. The bottom light will be lit. Press the button a third time to turn the heated seat off.

What to do if your Chevy Impala heater stops working?

If the heater has stopped working in your Impala, this process has failed in one way or another. A word of caution: If there is no coolant in your overflow, you can refill it by adding more to the overflow reservoir. There is almost never a situation where you would need to take the radiator cap off of the radiator to add coolant.

Why does my Chevy Camaro heater not work?

They both should feel warm or hot to the touch with the engine on. If one of the hoses is hot, and the other one is cold, that is a pretty good indication that the heater core is clogged. If the neither hose has any heat, you may have air in the cooling system, low fluid, or low pressure.

Where is the owner manual for a 2012 Chevy Impala?

Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual – 2012 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Why is the heater not working on my Buick Enclave?

Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of certain issues. At the simplest level, there are two main reasons why the heater is not working. If it’s not coming on at all, it’s usually either the blower motor or some other wiring issue.

Is the engine hot AC off warning light still on?

ENGINE HOT AC OFF WARNING LIGHT IS ON. BUT TEMP. GAUGE IS STILL ON COLD ENGINE HOT AC OFF WARNING LIGHT IS ON. BUT TEMP. GAUGE IS STILL ON COLD – Answered by a verified Chevy Mechanic We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.

What does engine hot, AC off message mean?

My wife just called to tell me she had gotten an “Engine hot, AC off” message when she was leaving the subdivision in our 2007 SS. She said she also got another message, approximately “engine powered down”. No codes yet, but I’ll get some when I get home tonight.

What’s the Hot A / C off light on a 2008 Chevy Impala?

2008 Chevy impala – ENGINE HOT A/C OFF light goes on as soon as I turn car on, Antifreeze seems good level, Temp gauge stays in Cold position doesn’t move, engine sounds fine. it is in 30’s here, car has 169000K on it. then message will go out after a day, and temp gauge will be normal. but check engine light went on, (SOLID)

Why is my engine hot turn a / C off?

Not any ping ,knock, leaks etc. Then a few days ago my engine hot turn a/c off displayed and my temp gauge is staying on C.. the car wasn’t hot, antifreeze is good at at correct level. The a/c wasn’t on in the first place because it was 25 degrees out. Then my amber engine light pops on. I’m about to go disconnect the battery.

What’s the problem with my 2009 Chevy Impala?

2009 Impala 168k miles. Changed the thermostat and coolant. Fixed the problem. 23 people found this helpful. Most problems are the plug up to cooling sencer. They are very delicate. Once you unplug them check to see if the red end is still on the plug up. If not replace the plug up.

What does it mean when the engine is hot on an Impala?