How to save $350.00 + (Thermostat Replacement 2.4L - P0128)
Joined: 08-08-2013
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From: Greenville
Also, I'm pretty sure I installed the thermostat correctly, it seemed a very simple in and out procedure, I was just at my wits end and was thinking maybe I did it wrong and coolant was slipping past the sides of the thermostat or something.
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Joined: 04-09-2006
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Okay. News. Got a new temperature sensor at Oreilys. Didn't drain the coolant anywhere before replacing the sensor, so I lost about 1/2 -1 quart of coolant. New sensor in, a little dex cool straight into the coolant fill port. Made sure my coolant extra tank was filled to the cool line.
Crank it up and it reaches temperature rather quickly. Drive around the block and it's running at 185 degrees. I'm not touching it anymore and we'll see how it does on the 20 mile drive to work in the morning.
No burping, just pretty sure I had a funked temperature sensor.
Crank it up and it reaches temperature rather quickly. Drive around the block and it's running at 185 degrees. I'm not touching it anymore and we'll see how it does on the 20 mile drive to work in the morning.
No burping, just pretty sure I had a funked temperature sensor.
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Joined: 03-28-2007
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From: Mount Airy, Md.
150,000 miles and mine went..... today. $22 thermostat at Advance Auto, didn't drain nothing, took about 15 minutes, topped it off and went for a ride. The temp is hangin right around 187-189 now, whereas before, it was more like 190-192. The CEL hasn't gone out yet, but I'll give it a few more runs to see if it clears up. If not, I'll just unhook the battery for a minute. Real easy fix. I pity the foo that pays $350 to have this done.
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Joined: 02-19-2010
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From: Buffalo ny
I didn't read through all of these posts...but, let me just say that the SS thermostat is a pain in the a$$ to do...I have big hands and arms and changed out my thermostat today...all went well(with some time consumed working around wire harnesses and the high pressure pump) with the exception of the CEL...anyhow there is a lot of stuff in the way to do this on the SS...was almost a 2 hour job with all the crap I had to work around...
Right after the cooling system had some air in it...but, all is well now...195-205
Right after the cooling system had some air in it...but, all is well now...195-205
