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It can, but you only want to do it as an absolute last resort, and only temporarily. On older, mechanically operated cars, the only consequence was that the heater wouldn't work. On newer, electronically controlled cars, the engine temp sensor will sense that the engine is running too cool, and will make the fuel/air mixture more rich. That'll reduce your fuel mileage, cause carbon buildup, and it'll plug up your catalytic converter in time.
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Will the Buick Rendezvous run without the BCM programed?
yes i have the same problem but still my car running.
Your 2002 Buick Rendezvous has a ticking sound?
Get out and run away save youreself alot of money and grief.
Can your 2001 Maxima run with out the thermostat?
NO,never good to run any car without a thermostat will ruin your engine
Do you need a thermostat?
Vehicle will run without a thermostat - however will not run as efficiently and will have not heat
Will a 99 neon run without a thermostat?
YesYes
Can a 91 Nissan Maxima run without a thermostat?
yes
Can you run your jeep without a thermostat?
No you cant it would not work with out it.... sorry
Can a Dodge Durango run without the thermostat?
It would, but it is not a good idea.
Can the 1992 Honda Accord Ex run without a thermostat?
A thermostat is used to keep the engine set at a specific temperature. A Honda Accord can run without one in specific environments where the weather is normally hot.
Can accord operate without thermostat?
An Accord will run without a thermostat. But, it will not operate properly. The heat, fuel/air mixture, even the mileage depend on the thermostat keeping the engine in the correct temperature range.
Can you run a 2003 dodge ram without a thermostat?
Not recommended.Not recommended.
Can a car run without a thermostat?
Yes. But running without a thermostat will cause the engine to be overcooled, because the restriction normally provided by the thermostat on the flow of coolant from the radiator around the engine has been removed, so too much coolant will flow and the engine will run too cool. If the engine is not up to temperature it uses more fuel, will produce less power, will wear more, and will not heat the cabin heater as well. So it's not a good idea to run without a thermostat. It is acceptable to run without a thermostat in an emergency, e.g. if the thermostat has failed and doesn't open, causing the engine to overheat. Just make sure you replace it as soon as you can. Running without the thermostat may also trip the check engine light to come on.
