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When the thermostat opens on a 1988 Lincoln Town Car why does the engine run cold and heater not blow hot air?
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∙ 15y ago
Thermostat is stuck open, not allowing engine to reach operating temp. Replace the thermostat. could also be your heater core needs cleaning also check your rad cap to make sure that it holds the pressure
If your question is more "why" and not what to do: Your engine gets hot and needs to be cooled. To do this there are coolant passages throughout your engine and they connect to your radiator which uses outside air to dissipate the head from the coolant before returning back to the engine. Your water pump circulates the coolant through the system. Your thermostat is like a door that holds the coolant in the engine back until it's hot enough to go to the radiator to be cooled. If it is stuck open the coolant will be continually circulated through the radiator and continually cooled... it will not allow your engine to "warm up"... all it is doing is preventing your coolant from getting up to operating temperature when it's stuck open. the way your heat works is it has a heater core, a mini radiator, under your dashboard. it has coolant running through it and when you turn your heat on it blows air through this heater core. if your thermostat is stuck open then your coolant won't be allowed to get hot so it won't be hot when it goes through the heater core with the fan blowing through it.
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2003 Pontiac grand prix no heat the temp goes up and then all the way down and then you get heat?
A malfunctioning thermostat can cause your temperature gauge to go up and then allow the gauge to go all the way down. When the thermostat is stuck closed, your engine will overheat and water will not get to your heater core. When the thermostat opens the engine cools down and water flows to the heater core.
What does the thermostat control?
The engine thermostat controls the flow of coolant to the radiator , it allows the engine to warm up before the thermostat opens in order to limit the maximum operating temperature.
What would be the cause of your 1991 dodge spirit's heater not blowing out hot air?
check for coolant in system...radiator..next check for heater core leaking and verify if your thermostat is working(if it opens when engine is warmed up...hope this helps you..L
What sysrems will you see on your 97 ford ranger when the thermostat has gone bad?
If your engine thermostat sticks open it will run cooler on your temperature gauge and you won't see the temperature gauge go up to the point where your engine thermostat opens and then the temperature gauge will show a drop in temperature , your check engine light will probably come on , your gas mileage will be less , the heat from your heater probably won't get as hot If the engine thermostat were to stick in the closed position your engine will overheat ( but there are several other causes for an engine to overheat )
What happens to cooling system when engine is cold?
the water continues to cycle through the water pump, radiator, and heater core until the engine reaches sufficient temperature to open the thermostat. when the thermostat opens, cooler water enters the engine block and heads and warmer water is pulled out of the block, enters the radiator to be cooled, and the cycle continues
How do you get antifreeze to the motor after changing thermostat?
The water pump will pump coolant(antifreeze & water) through the engine after the thermostat opens up.
How does the heater work on a 1991 Ford Ranger?
After the engine warms up and the thermostat opens up, some of that heated antifreeze is directed through the heater coil. The MVAC fan blows air over it, and the heat transfers to that air, then it's directed through the ducts.
Heater will not get hot only luke warm?
Check that the heater valve opens fully, and then take the heater hoses off the at the water pump and flush the heater core with the garden hose in both directions.The problem could also be the thermostat being stuck open, meaning the engine is not reaching its operating temperature, especially if you are in a cold climate.
Whats the normal engine operating temperature for a 83 Monte Carlo with a 305 and auto trans?
190 It is dependent on what thermostat you have in your engine. The engine will normally run hotter than the temp the thermostat opens at.
Do you need a thermostat in a car?
A Thermostat enables the engine coolant to heat up quicker. One of the advantages is that the vehicle heater will get hotter faster. When the temprature of the engine reaches about 92 degrees f the thermostat opens to allow the engine coolant to circulate to the radiator which maintains a safe temprature for the engine to run at. A vehicle will run without a thermostat fitted. But it is not recommended on some engines as it may cause a hot spot which could cause the head gasket to blow. A typical example being the Leyland O series engines from the 1970s
What is the thermostat for in cars?
The thermostat is a device which blocks the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant inside the engine reaches a certain temperature, at which point the thermostat gradually opens to allow enough coolant though to maintain the engine at its optimum operating temperature. The thermostat then controls the flow of coolant to keep the engine at that temperature irrespective of engine load and operating conditions. Without a thermostat and engine warms up more slowly and will never reach its optimum temperature. This causes increased fuel consumption and increased wear on the moving parts. The thermostat also make the heater work much quicker in winter
Why does heater blow cold air when car is idling?
The heating system doesn't get heat until the car warms up and the thermostat opens.
