2006-12-31 10:21:39 · 14 answers · asked by Jami F 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
Yes it could be the thermostat but check the easiest things first, and do it when the engine is cool.
1) Is there fluid in the radiator?
2) is the water pump drive belt on and turning the water pump when the engine is running? Careful about looking in there when the engine is running!
3) Thermostat
4) Heater controls
5) heater core
2006-12-31 11:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by mark t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plugged radiator, heater core, stuck thermostat, no coolant/antifreeze. All possible problems. It's also very common for this to happen during a big freeze due to inadequate antifreeze mixture allowing your vehicles coolant to freeze in the block/radiator/heating system. If this is the case where you are, Try to find a way to thaw it out yourself. A good way if it's in a convenient spot(garage/carport) is a jet style propane heater aimed at the radiator/engine for an hour or so. Don't continue to drive the jeep while it's overheating. A new engine is a lot more expensive than a buss or cab ride.
Good luck.
2006-12-31 10:36:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ray C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just recently had the same problem with my jeep. my car overheated and it ended up being the thermostat. it was not opening and shutting properly. i would replace the thermostat and if it continues to over hear you could have a water coolant problem, like the pump is not working, or theres a hole in the tubes. check the coolant level to see if it stays it is low and if it is it could be a leak somewhere.
2006-12-31 16:16:54 · answer #3 · answered by andrew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the fluid level first, possible leak, then check to be sure there is nothing blocking the front of the radiator, and the hoses are not collasping. Take the cap off and with a flashlight look inside the radiator for white caking. This would mean your radiator is probably blocked. If these are OK, then try changing the thermostat. Good luck.
2006-12-31 10:34:47 · answer #4 · answered by fordcoupe96 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go get a new one and it that doesn't work try switching yer lines around. This just happened to my car. I had no heat and it overheated, I got a new thermostat.... still no heat! Then I had my lines switched around.... and then there was heat! I guess there was a mouse nest in there- it plugged the heat from coming in. But by switching the lines it blew the blockage out. And then u just flip the lines back and yer good 2 go.
2006-12-31 10:33:16 · answer #5 · answered by ~CaT~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it could be. To check it take thermostat out. Follow bottom radiator hose to thermostat housing unbolt usually 2 bolts removew thermostat feassemble
2006-12-31 10:31:54 · answer #6 · answered by Mickey M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have same problem. Put new clutch fan, thermostat, and now radiator. Still no heat and overheating.
2015-09-14 08:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by Cheryl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be. But check your coolant level in the radiator. I have a 2006 Wrangler and the radiator failed. Coolant leaked out and almost overheated the engine.
2007-01-01 05:09:18 · answer #8 · answered by Johnny Q. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is jus one possibility. it may also be the water pump going bad. as for the lack of heat, there is a switch in the water lines to the heater which may be stuck, or the cable to it has come loose. check the inside switch unit and see if the vent doors are working , that is opening and closing for heat, cool, vent etc. you may have to replace it if the door aren't functioning as they should. they use a vacuum line and if they don't have vacuum or don't operate, you may need to have it replaced.
2006-12-31 11:58:45 · answer #9 · answered by de bossy one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible the thermostat is the problem but also if the coolant is to low it will overheat
2006-12-31 14:40:29 · answer #10 · answered by bobin35 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋