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Question posted by jimjames30 on November 1st, 2012

2006 Equinox. Temperature Gauge Reading Hot. Engine Is Cool. Battery Is Draine

We jumped the car and it started. Drove about 1 block and it began showing as overheating again. Serpentine belt is on. Electrical is flickering ((headlights and dash lights).

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