Abnormal amount of heat coming out of vents

I have a 1994 Honda Accord LX.

Recently I had an antifreeze leak and had to have a hose replaced. The
car was getting so hot that it started idling.

With that fixed I then noticed that there is an abnormal amount of heat
coming out of the vents when driving. (without the heat on of course).
If I drive for long enough the temperature raises to an abnormal level
as well.

When investigated it was found that one of the fans was not working.
This would seemingly be the cause...but then I've been told that the
fan wouldn't even come on when driving anyway. So just a coincidence
maybe?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

J

 

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Heater control valve is probably stuck open. Did they reconnect the control
lever's wire properly?

You mean the temp gauge on the dashboard?

When exactly does the gauge begin to rise? In heavy traffic? Coming off the
highway? On the highway? When idling?

Usually thermostat or plugged rad, but report as above before doing
anything.

 

Yes the temperature on the dashboard....
It would rise after my normal drive home, which doesn't include heavy
traffic or a highway. Some light to medium traffic with no heavy amount
of stoping and going. The thermostat was the first thing that we
suspected and it checked out ok.

 

How did you "check" it out?

 

how was the coolant level? ok?