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Posted on Oct 07, 2008

Engine temp not reaching normal operating temp

Engine slow to warm. when I go downhill engine temp cools right down.

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Thermostat that controls coolant flow is not working properly. it is probably stuck open and needs to be replaced

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The new thermostats are the opposite to the old ones that used to cook the motor when they failed.
The new ones run too cold in case of failure and also up the fuel consumption because the computer gives a cold motor more fuel than a hot one.

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If it doesn't fix your issue, at least you'll have eliminated that from the problem and can search for the short in the wiring. 
If you know basic electrics a simple auto circuit tester (cheap at any auto parts store) or multimeter will help you trace the short. If you're competent with electronics, you can always wire the sensor to the fan independently of the car's wiring harness to workaround the short. Be sure though that you have a workshop manual with a wiring diagram and that you make the correct connections to the switch, fan and the car's 12V power.
I'll bet that replacing the sensor will take care of it though.
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