2022 Defender HD10 limited

[Bax]

New here and looking for guidance. I bought 2022 Defender Max HD10 Limited brand new. It only has 58 hours on it but am experiencing overheating issues. It has overheated once to the point of putting the machine into de-rate. Climbing grades the fans will turn on at 205* but the digital gauge shows the temp continuing to climb. It is still on warranty but there is a long wait at the local dealership for service. Haven’t driven it in over a month. Any help would be appreciated.
 

Thanks!

 

[honda400ex2003]

might be low on coolant, id probably start there and make sure the system is burped all the way and doesnt have air in it.  

steve

 

[Bax]

Coolant is good. I cracked the bleed screws and fluid came out. Tried to find the proper bleeding procedure on the inter web with no luck. Thanks for taking the time to help Steve!

 

[honda400ex2003]

it might be in the owners manual, but most likely in the service manual instead.  get the front end up higher than the rest of the machine and let it run long enough to get it to full temp for a while.  watch the coolant bottle and see.  at least it should push out any bubbles that are in it, just because it lets coolant out of the bleeder doesnt necessarily mean that there isnt air in the system somewhere.

steve