Car won't start after over heating

Asked by Jo Apr 22, 2016 at 12:57 AM about the 2005 Pontiac Grand Am SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car started over heating. After a little  better
look I replaced the water pump and the thermostat.  
The car still over heats and for some reason won't  
start after over heating until it cools.

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What is said above is true, but first did you bleed out the air from the cooling system when refilling it?

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