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If the thermostat is stuck in the open position, there is no way to keep it from staying open except by replacing it.

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Q: If your thermostat on your 98 Saturn is stuck open and takes the car a long time to heat up is there a way to keep it from staying stuck open also the car idles bad and when its normal temp it is ok?
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