[LordKevin]

The other day my engine coolant temperature remained at 160 and didn’t move at all. A fan under the hood was on which was very loud and I noticed my air was blowing warm. Later in the day after the car sat for a while the problem went away. Today my car started very slowly when turning it on. It’s in the 60s out so it isn’t hot or anything. Last year I had my starter replaced with a new one and also had a battery replaced. This car has given me so many issues since I got it 3 years ago and it’s been a nightmare. The bumper to bumper warranty is expired. I only have the Powertrain warranty.

[Calvear0]

Maybe the thermostat stuck open?
I had the fan on when the car was turned off and it turned out to be the thermostat.

[LordKevin]

Originally Posted by Calvear0

Maybe the thermostat stuck open?
I had the fan on when the car was turned off and it turned out to be the thermostat.

Could any of that possibly affect my car barely starting up when I turn it on?

[DaveC113]

Originally Posted by LordKevin

Could any of that possibly affect my car barely starting up when I turn it on?

It's possible the fan being stuck on would drain your battery, the alternator might not be able to keep up.

[LordKevin]

Originally Posted by DaveC113

It's possible the fan being stuck on would drain your battery, the alternator might not be able to keep up.

Any idea how much this would cost to fix?

[Calvear0]

your starter might be going out again

[DaveC113]

Originally Posted by LordKevin

Any idea how much this would cost to fix?

If it's a stuck thermostat not much.

If it's a wiring issue it's hard to say, it depends a lot on who is working on it and some amount of luck. Wiring issues generally don't have a set book rate.

I hate to say it, but problematic 1st year cars may be best gotten rid of.

[Rock-It Man]

Did you say the fan is on from the moment you start the car? If so, a fan relay could have failed. If the fan is on but the system doesn't know it's on, possibly the A/C is prevented from running.