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Do I need a new thermostat??

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:51 am
by dutchgunz
Hey Guys,

My PF is blowing warm air when warmed up but by no means hot air. The service engine light is on and said something about a thermostat?? The temperature gauge does not go up as the motor warms up either. Do I need a new thermostat or do I just need to "burp" the system? Thanks!!

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:09 pm
by Thupertrooper
For sure look over the cooling system
Drain fluid and make sure its clean coolant
Does the temp gauge show its hot?

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:14 pm
by dutchgunz
The temp gauge on the dash does not go above the C. It doesn't move. But I am getting warm air. Ok, I'll try draining the coolant and checking to see if it's clean.

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 12:19 pm
by Thupertrooper
If the temp guage isnt marking anything warm then most likely the thermostat is stuck open but might have gunk In system thats why i would check whats in it first.

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 1:26 pm
by eieio
properly & thoroughly burp the system
if that doesn't work (it probably will), diagnose further