Changed t stat truck still not heating up
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Re: Changed t stat truck still not heating up
either that or, i've also had in the past, the thermostat not open due to it being stuck, sometimes on new ones you have to "pop" them open to ensure they work correctly before installing. i'm havin a similar issue on my truck but it just won't read at all. i think my problem is the coolant temp sensor is bad
either that or, i've also had in the past, the thermostat not open due to it being stuck, sometimes on new ones you have to "pop" them open to ensure they work correctly before installing. i'm havin a similar issue on my truck but it just won't read at all. i think my problem is the coolant temp sensor is bad
nallj92
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Re: Changed t stat truck still not heating up
X2 get a temp gun and check temps before/after thermostat to insure open close... and check temp in datamaster.
X2 get a temp gun and check temps before/after thermostat to insure open close... and check temp in datamaster.
WyoSyclone
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Re: Changed t stat truck still not heating up
Plugged heater core? Maybe pull the lines off of it and flush it... engine temp is determined by efficiency of radiator and coolant flow.... thermostat just determines when to circulate coolant....
Plugged heater core? Maybe pull the lines off of it and flush it... engine temp is determined by efficiency of radiator and coolant flow.... thermostat just determines when to circulate coolant....
It's just a six
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Re: Changed t stat truck still not heating up
I'd say plugged heater core,,if you have a 195 stat in there ,,usually you cannot hold onto the top radiator hose for too long,,,it's hot!!
Also you can purchase one of those lazer pointed thermo guns,, I have one & it is accurate, I have it sent out for calibration every year.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HEAT...tZMotors_Automotive_Tools?hash=item2ea6a37cf2
I'd say plugged heater core,,if you have a 195 stat in there ,,usually you cannot hold onto the top radiator hose for too long,,,it's hot!!
Also you can purchase one of those lazer pointed thermo guns,, I have one & it is accurate, I have it sent out for calibration every year.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HEAT...tZMotors_Automotive_Tools?hash=item2ea6a37cf2
BoostedSUV
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Re: Changed t stat truck still not heating up
My truck never reads above the 1/4 mark on the gauge unless it's overheating. According to my datamaster the 1/4 mark is right about 195 degrees. I always assumed our gauges just read low. Anything more than a 1/4 way up I start to worry about over heating. :2cents:
My truck never reads above the 1/4 mark on the gauge unless it's overheating. According to my datamaster the 1/4 mark is right about 195 degrees. I always assumed our gauges just read low. Anything more than a 1/4 way up I start to worry about over heating. :2cents:
WyoSyclone
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Re: Changed t stat truck still not heating up
After it's been running for how long??
Remove right inner fender well.... two hoses to heater core are right there... remove hoses from core..... put a couple of hoses on core and flush with garden hose (put first few gallons in a container so pets don't get to it!)..... don't use too much pressure!
After it's been running for how long??
Remove right inner fender well.... two hoses to heater core are right there... remove hoses from core..... put a couple of hoses on core and flush with garden hose (put first few gallons in a container so pets don't get to it!)..... don't use too much pressure!
WyoSyclone
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Re: Changed t stat truck still not heating up
mine reads a quarter on the gauge... runs right at 198.. goes up to 202 or 203 with AC on, but factory manual says that's within specs..... fan engages at that temp like it's supposed to.
mine reads a quarter on the gauge... runs right at 198.. goes up to 202 or 203 with AC on, but factory manual says that's within specs..... fan engages at that temp like it's supposed to.
Aeroking
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Re: Changed t stat truck still not heating up
x2 every word of it. My needle barely moves above the bottom mark, but TP & DM says my truck runs at 180.
x2 every word of it. My needle barely moves above the bottom mark, but TP & DM says my truck runs at 180.
WyoSyclone
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Re: Changed t stat truck still not heating up
empty and dry?? If so you gotta find the cause of that.... should be pretty easy to track down
empty and dry?? If so you gotta find the cause of that.... should be pretty easy to track down
