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Your 2003 vw jetta is overheating and the engine light is staying on the coolant level is fine is this your thermostat?
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Probably not. It could be the cooling fans, or the water pump. Does the temp go down to normal when you are going down the hwy? If so, its probably the fans. If the temp gets to 260 the fans should kick on, if not, I would look at the fan circuit, fan module, and fan assembly.
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Why is the engine overheating when engine coolant was just put in?
The coolant temp. sensor could be bad....or the thermostat could be stuck shut.....there are a few things it could be actually
Why does my1999 jeep Cherokee coolant light come on not out of fluid?
The light is not a coolant light, it is a temperature light which comes on when the temperature of the coolant is above the limits. In other words you engine is overheating. Can be defective thermostat, bad water pump, clogged radiator, or blown head gasket.
If you have an antifreeze leak but no overheating can the cause still be the water pump?
yes, leaking coolant is what happens before the pump totally dies, then you have overheating and possible engine damage soon after the leaking.
Your 2001 jetta keeps overheating- you just replaced the thermostat and it is still overheating there are no leaks or anything though- what could be wrong?
coolant fan not working change the temperature sender located on the engine ( follow the wires from the fan ) failing that the cylinder head could be warped check for water in the engine oil ( oil looks like mayonaise)or check if theirs any trace of steam from the exhaust when hot Try replacing the water pump too.
Where is the thermostat located on a 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
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Your engine keeps on overheating but you changed the thermostat water pump and the coolant temperature sensor what do you do?
stop an engine
Why is the engine overheating when engine coolant was just put in?
The coolant temp. sensor could be bad....or the thermostat could be stuck shut.....there are a few things it could be actually
No ciculation in cooling system and engine overheating what is going on Water does not appear to be circulating and reservoir never warms up. Coolant always cool. Engine overheating.?
Failed thermostat.
Why doesn't coolant circulate in radiator?
your thermostat is closed. needs to be replaced. inexpensive part but can save your engine from overheating.
Why is my engine overheating 2000 cadillac deville?
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Your 1996 Nissan maxima is overheating occasionally what should you do?
Overheating is due to, well, the coolant in the cooling system getting too hot. In a normally operating engine, this should never be a problem. First, check that the coolant level is correct. If it is correct, I would suspect a problem with the thermostat. When the engine is cold, the thermostat closes off coolant flow through the engine until the coolant reaches a pre-determined temperature. When that temperature is reached, the thermostat opens to allow the coolant to circulate at that exact temperature. Thermostats are known for failing and either not opening or not opening enough at that pre-determined temperature. This causes coolant to get trapped too long in the engine coolant chambers, heating it beyond limits, causing the engine temperature to increase and possibly overheat. If my Maxima was overheating, I would check the coolant levels and then possibly replace the thermostat. It usually is no more complicated than that.
Can the thermostat on my 1995 cutlass supreme be the reason my car is overheating without any engine or radiator leaks?
A thermostat that is stuck in the closed position is a very common cause of overheating. A new thermostat should be installed every time the coolant is changed.
How do you know if your thermostat is shot?
If the engine is overheating, the thermostat is stuck closed. If the heater is not putting out enough hot air the thermostat is stuck open. Change the thermostat as a normal part of maintenance when changing coolant.
What would cause no circulation in radiator?
If the temp gauge reads normal and the engine is not overheating, the thermostat is doing its job. The thermostat maintains the coolant temp by opening and closing allowing the coolant to flow or not to flow. When it is closed the coolant doesn't circulate.
What could be damaged when an engine overheats?
How is your heat? Overheating can cause damage generally to head gasket, cylinder head or thermostat. See other posts regarding headgaskets in this forum. answer you can damage whole engine thru overheating but if u had no coolant leak when overheating occurred, u need to check water pump and thermostat in engine
What can a broken thermostat in a vehicle do?
In very short: If the thermostat stays open, the warm-up time for the engine will be significantly longer, resulting in unwanted start-up wear. If the thermostat stays closed, the engine coolant can not circulate through the engine and cooling system, resulting in the engine overheating, as the coolant is used to keep the engine in a specific operating temperature.
If engine gauge does not show overheating but coolant spews from overflow tank what is the problem in a 2001 Mazda MPV?
Thermostat may not be opening
