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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.
Will a bad thermostat cause your car to over heat?
Yes
Will a bad thermostat cause a car to die and not start back up?
Not usually. But it will cause it to overheat. What kind of car?
Can a bad thermostat cause the heat to blow cold air?
Yes, a faulty thermostat can cause the heating system to blow cold air. If the thermostat is not functioning properly, it may not signal the furnace to turn on and produce warm air. It's important to have a professional inspect and replace the thermostat if needed to ensure proper heating.
Will a bad thermostat cause a car to lose acceleration?
By itself, the thermostat would have to be stuck closed causing a severe overheat condition to cause a loss of power.
What will cause the water to not flow freely and the car overheat?
A bad thermostat, or in rare cases, a bad water pump.
Can a bad thermostat in your car cause your check engine transmission light to come on?
Yes on most 1996 and later vehicles, the computer will set a code if the engine is running at too cold a temp.
How do you determine if your thermostat is bad?
When the car is hot, squeeze the upper radiator hose. If it feels soft, then the thermostat is not opening and therefore bad. If you squeeze the hose and its hard to squeeze, then it is pressurized and the thermostat is open. That is one way to check if the thermostat is stuck closed. If the thermostat is stuck open, then in cold conditions the car will take a long time to produce hot air from the heater.
What does reduced power mean on a Saturn vue?
It most likely means that your thermostat has gone bad. The engine of your car is running too cold and you need to get a new thermostat installed.
How does a car act with a bad thermostat?
If the thermostat is stuck in the CLOSED position, the vehicle will overheat and may cause a lot of damage. If it is stuck in the OPEN positin, the vehicle may not reach normal operating temperature and the heater may only blow warm or cold air.
What would cause the heat in a car to turn cold when the car is idling?
Could be low on coolant, a stuck open thermostat or a partially blocked heater core.
Why is cold air blowing when heater is on in car?
Low on coolant. Bad thermostat. plugged heater core. Temp blend door malfunction.
