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If it is stuck open, the answer is yes. When in doubt, just replace it.
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Can a bad thermostat cause your home heat not to work?
Yes, it can.
Will a bad thermostat cause your car to over heat?
Yes
Would a thermostat being bad cause overheating in a 1993 geo storm?
Yes a thermostat will cause any vehicle to over heat, just go to local parts dealer and get thermostat and replace it and if that does not work take to SAE trained professional techination.
Can a bad thermostat cause the heat to blow cold air?
Yes, and it can also make your car to over heat
Will a bad thermostat cause the ac to not work on a 2000 ford focus?
No.
What cause a water heater to over heat?
Bad thermostat not turning it off or measuring incorrect temp
Will a bad thermostat cause fluctuations in heat?
Yes, a thermostat opens and closes in response to the temperature in the cooling system under normal conditions. If it is sticking it can cause fluctuations in the radiator coolant temperature.
2006 Chevy Impala heat don't work?
should still be under warranty, could be a bad thermostat.
Would a bad thermostat cause overheating in 1997 ford probe?
Yes a bad thermostat would cause overheating in any car. A thermostat regulates the temperature.
What would cause a Vauxhall Frontera to over heat?
Overeheating is usually caused by a bad thermostat, blocked radiator or leaking headgasket.
What would cause no heat in 2001 Hyundai accent even after running for awhile?
Most likely your thermostat is bad. If you are not getting heat it is stuck open. If it sticks closed, your engine will overheat and be ruined. I would replace the thermostat A.S.A.P.
How can detect a bad car thermostat?
If thermostat does not open - Vehicle will overheat in a short time - no heat If thermostat does no close - vehicle will not get to normal operating temperature - no heat
