2006-11-20 22:59:54 · 6 answers · asked by jimmie j 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
when your vehicle overheats and your heater doesn't work and only blows cold air.
2006-11-20 23:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by tiggerkitty3 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the thermostat is stuck open, the engine won't reach operating temperature. If it's stuck closed, the radiator will boil over and the engine will over heat. If the temp gage fluctuates, the thermostat or sender is bad. Or it's low on coolant.
Master tech 40 yrs.
2006-11-20 23:34:24 · answer #2 · answered by Cal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are really easy to change and are pretty cheap. Replace it.
What are your symptoms? Many times a thermostat will cause the car to get hot right after startup, since it is stuck in the closed position. Once it finally opens, it will work well while the engine is warm.
2006-11-21 00:06:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you are colder than a poler bare and the car over heats then the thermastat is bed you can replace it your self coust 12 $ and 1 or 2 hours....
2006-11-20 23:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by red 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can do a thermostat test, by removing the thermostat from the car and put it inside a container. pour water to vover the thermostat and boil it. when the water starts to boil, observe the valves of the thermostat. the outlet valve must open when the water boils, if it doesn't opens buy a new thermostat.
2006-11-20 23:49:21 · answer #5 · answered by honey bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean the Thermostat I bet??
2006-11-20 23:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋