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Would a faulty thermostat cause the engine to shut down then hours later the vehicle will restart?
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∙ 16y ago
doubt that a t-stat would cause a car to shut down and restart when cold check for an ignition module proublem
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What is the cause of hot engine temp in 99 Lincoln Continental?
Faulty thermostat.
How do you replace the engine temperature sensor on a 99 Chevy Malib antifreeze is not reaching the engine and it overheats after 20 min but will restart when cools down?
What makes you think it's the temp sensor? It sounds more like a stuck thermostat, faulty water pump or plugged radiator.
What causes a car engine to be hot?
Lack of coolant, faulty thermostat, radiator fan not working...
What can cause your car to run too cool?
A faulty thermostat or possibly missing thermostat. The thermostat controls the amount of coolant flowing from the water pump through the engine and then to the radiator. If it sticks open it will not let the engine heat up to design temperatures.
What would keep the engine running cold in a 96 Pontiac sunfire a faulty Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor or a bad relay for the cooling fan which keep the fan always running or both?
more likely to be a faulty coolant sensor or the thermostat is faulty and staying open
Why would my 1991 Pontiac Grand Am 2.5 liter engine run hot?
Could be,Low on coolant,A stuck closed faulty thermostat,A faulty cooling fan motor/system,
Why a car engine gets hot after a long ride?
Restricted air flow through radiator. Low on coolant. Faulty fan clutch (if applicable). Faulty electric cooling fan(s) (if applicable). Faulty thermostat. Give us more info such as the year, make, model and engine info.
What will make the Crown Victoria run hot?
Engine overheating could be caused by several reasons. Some of them are, thermostat, faulty fan, faulty sensor, bad rad., blockage somewhere, water pump.
How do you know your cars thermostat is not working properly?
usually, after you start your vehicle, if it doesn't take long for the temp. to rise past the normal position, and your car is full of water. It's probably the thermostat faulty. terry.stone21@yahoo.com.
What is engine back pressure?
Engine back pressure is a common ailment in faulty engines. It is when the exhaust sends the power to the very back of the vehicle, instead of through its engine.
What does code P0116 mean?
Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance issue... This DTC is usually cause by a faulty coolant senor, but can also mean that your engine's thermostat is malfunctioning.
Why does oil smell like gas but compression is good?
Not knowing what vehicle and engine you have you may have a faulty fuel pump leaking gasoline into the engine crankcase.
