2002 Saturn Sl "closed stuck thermostat" Questions

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stuck closed - replace it (if no leaks from water pump) and see if this fixes the issue. Also, start the car (radiator full) and let run to operating temperature. Feel the top radiator hose - if it is

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...stuck open), that's causing the car to not warm up, which would be one reason it's burning too much gas (running cold, not reaching operating temp. which would allow the engine to run efficiently). ...

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...thermostat doesn't close and needs to be replaced 3. The valve from the cooling system to the heater core is stuck 4. Your heater core is clogged no heat,changed thermostate and flushed out radiator ...

...stuck closed .ANd where the heck is it on the engine ?. Sounds like a thermostat problem to start with. Follow the top rad. hose to the engine. You will have to bleed the system of air after. no heat ...

...have water it could be the water thermostat stuck closed. 3. If not the thermostat it could be the water pump. If the heater is NOT blowing any air 1. Check the Fan Fuse 2. Suspect the fan blower ...

...stuck closed and cause the fan to stay engaged even when the car is off. You can try smacking the top of the black box cover of the module which is mounted vertically to possibly make the relay(s) ...

...it to go into "closed loop" mode). If it actually isn't warming up, then replace your thermostat; it's likely stuck open, causing it to cool too well, and not going into closed loop because of

...stuck to the metal. 7Pull the old thermostat from its seat. The thermostat has a circular steel top with what looks like a raised handle. Simply lift the old thermostat out and place the new one into ...

...stuck closed, the radiator may be clogged internally or externally. Clean the radiator of all bugs and debris on the coils. Remove the radiator cap and start the engine with the radiator full. You ...

stuck closed, cooling fan is not operating, radiator is leaking...to name a few. No owners manual ,is a coarse to auto repair. Why would you waste antifreeze until you diagnose the leaking radiator or

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