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Anonymous Posted on Nov 13, 2011

04 x-type no heat, vehicle overheating, I changed thermostat, still no heat, and vehicle still overheating, I have no fluid,lose, fans are operating normally

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Okay - are you sure the water pump is circulating?

If not remove radiator cap with engine cold & start engine, idle up to say 1000-1500 rpm to warm engine (USE TERMOMETER) and see when the thermostat is opening (typically 160 -180 degrees).

What you are looking for is to see that your coolant is circulating -- you will know when the thermostat is opening.

Another thing is to test the thermostat itself, use thermometer and put in cold water in a pot on the stove, heat water and test temperature to see it opening at 160-180 degrees.,. if not replace thermostat.

Also -- Is the thermostat in correctly? (might it be in backwards?)

Also -- are any hoses pinched by chance?

Are you getting heat to the cabin?


Let me know how you make out!

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Ck

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I had the same problem with my daughters truck. Changed everything finally changed the radiator, that was it.

  • Anonymous Nov 14, 2011

    has a new radiator, new hoses,the only thing not changed is water pump

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