heating problems

[michaelsd16c]

I would like to know if anybody knows the correct temp of a civic. i get 180 to 200(f)
For the water temp.I'v been haveing
overheating problems when i am in traffic or a stop light..I bought a brand knew fan switch and thermostat from the dealer. The fan turns on about 210[f] and at the temp my car is starting to overheat. So I know that 210 is way to hot. And it is not a blown head or bat water pump. Because if it was the blown head the my car would be running like shit. same with the water pump. So they say?

[civickiller]

it could be alot of things. umm pressure lost, cracked hose or non tightened hose, bad radiator, bad water pump, bad radiator cap. if u have ac u should run that, cause then the ac fan will come on and help with cooling. umm does it smell like coolant in the car ? cause if it does then the heater is gone and leaking

even if u have a bad water pump, the car could still run good. but if it is a bad water pump i would change it because thats how my belt seized and caused it to break and i bent a few valves, so gotta watch taht water pump

[lorunner]

210 sound about right for the fan to turn on. how do you know its not your gauge or the sender?