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PH98I30

11-20-2015 11:11 AM

Thermostat fail open?

Does the thermostat on the VQ30DE fail open or closed?

The Wizard

11-20-2015 11:38 AM

By default, it's closed. So a bad thermo would fail to open.

PH98I30

11-20-2015 01:57 PM

Thanks Wizard. I thought so, but just checking. I know they make some fail open thermostats so the car won't overheat.

uttadms31

11-20-2015 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wizard (Post 9082382)

By default, it's closed. So a bad thermo would fail to open.

So our thermostats can't fail open too?? (eg not close up after the car cools down after a drive)

bumpypickle

11-20-2015 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uttadms31 (Post 9082462)

So our thermostats can't fail open too?? (eg not close up after the car cools down after a drive)

I suppose it is possible, although it is usually unlikely considering in order for it to function properly it needs to open and if it can open properly, it will close properly

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