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A thermostat works on a bi-metal strip. The strip consists of two different metals that contract and expand at different rates. This causes the strip to bend as it heats up or cools down. This action triggers the thermostat to switch an appliance on or off.
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Could your thermostat cause you not to have heat?
Certainly. If the engine coolant is flowing freely into the radiator, it will remain quite cool and the coolant that circulates into the heater core will never warm up. The thermostat blocks the coolant from entering into the radiator if the temperature is below the set level on the thermostat. Usually 185, or 195 degrees F. Engines don't run as efficiently at the lower temperature either, so if the thermostat isn't working right, replace it.
Why there is no fluid coming from the radiator to the thermostat hosing?
The coolant is pumped from the thermostat housing into the top of the radiator but not until the thermostat opens.
The element in a thermostat that is sensitive to temperature changes is what?
In a car thermostat the element is wax
A thermostat opens to allow coolant flow when what component of the thermostat has expanded?
boot
What is the difference between a thermostat and a thermometer?
A thermostat controls temperature, a thermometer measures it.
How do you know if your thermostat is broken?
if its not working.
Were is the thermostat?
NEED to know what you are working on.
When the thermostat gauge stops working is it just the gauge or the thermostat?
most likely the gauge
Will your heater stop working if the thermostat is not working?
Yes it will stop heating up...........
Why is your temp gauge not working?
i change the thermostat and the temp switch but still not working
Can a faulty thermostat effect your central AC unit?
can a faluty thermostat affect your central ac working?
Why is your fan not working on your Honda ATV?
that would be your thermostat.
What are the symptoms of the thermostat not working in a 1998 vw passat?
If your thermostat isn't working then the gauge on the car won't work. You may also notice that your car runs hot.
If radiator fluid is drawn into radiator after 10 minutes of vehicle running is thermostat working?
Yes your thermostat is working if it is drawing coolant after about ten minutes. It depends on the size of your motor to determine how long it should take to hit the right temp for the thermostat to open up so it can send coolant through the system. If it starts within ten minutes your thermostat is working fine
How can you tell if thermostat is working properly?
It will keep the temperature within pre-set limits if working properly.
What happens if you cross thermostat wires?
Some users report problems such as cooling not working, or accidentally frying an essential piece in the thermostat.
How do you check to see if my cars thermostat is working?
Take it out and dunk it in boiling hot water. If it opens it'a working.
