picture of location of thermostat for 2000 chevorlet impala
your heater most likely does shut off. this is called the burner orheat exchanger. the fan will continue to run until the exchanger cools down. check you thermostat setting to see if itis on-auto ,-or continous.
To test a thermostat, you can use a multimeter to check for continuity in the thermostat's contacts. You can also submerge the thermostat in hot water to see if it opens and closes properly.
first check your coolant level. then check to see if you have a leak, then check to see if you cooling fans are coming on then check if your thermostat is working.
If your thermostat doesn't have batteries, it may be hardwired into your HVAC system. Check the circuit breaker to ensure it hasn't tripped. If the circuit breaker is fine, there might be an issue with the wiring or the thermostat itself. Calling a professional HVAC technician would be the best course of action to diagnose and fix the problem.
check the spring in the thermostat or just buy a new one from autozone for 15.00
Look to see if you threw a fan belt. Check your thermostat. That is the most likely cause. Then check your water pump.
check your thermostat to see if its opening.
Remove it an drop it into a pan of boiling water to see if it opens
There could be several things wrong with the system that the thermostat gauge is connected to. You could check to see if the gauge is working correctly. If the gauge works fine, then it could be the housing that the thermostat is mounted to. It could also be a faulty bypass valve near the thermostat which prevents the engine from heating up. Check these places to see what may be wrong with your escort.
To test the water heater thermostat, you can use a multimeter to check the temperature settings and see if it is accurately regulating the water temperature. You can also observe the water temperature and check if it matches the thermostat setting. If the water is not heating to the desired temperature, the thermostat may need to be adjusted or replaced.
Take it out and dunk it in boiling hot water. If it opens it'a working.
Check coolant level in radiator Check to see if it is "airbound" Remove heater hose to see if there is fluid running through it Bad thermostat