Thermostat Issues...Please Help
#1
Thermostat Issues...Please Help
I got a check engine light recently and it's P1126 - Thermostat Function
I got the part for $19.99 from AutoZone and it looks like this (this is from 4th gen forums but I think it's the same one)
![](http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376468_327_full.jpg)
![](http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376468_328_full.jpg)
Notice the triangular shape with holes for 3 bolts.
I brought my car to a local shop to get it put in and I just got a call from them. They said the part doesn't fit and that the thermostat on my 2000 has only 2 bolts and a bleeder on the outside. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to things like this so I wanted to know if anybody knows what the problem is or why there is this confusion?
I called several stores and the Nissan dealership. Every place only has one thermostat for the 2000 Maxima and they all said the picture shows the same triangular shape with 3 bolts. The shop owner said he had two local shops deliver him the thermostat in their computers for my car and they were all the same as the one I have, but they insist it's the wrong one and that it will not fit in my car.
Thanks guys. I would really appreciate some input here.
I got the part for $19.99 from AutoZone and it looks like this (this is from 4th gen forums but I think it's the same one)
![](http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376468_327_full.jpg)
![](http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/376000-376999/376468_328_full.jpg)
Notice the triangular shape with holes for 3 bolts.
I brought my car to a local shop to get it put in and I just got a call from them. They said the part doesn't fit and that the thermostat on my 2000 has only 2 bolts and a bleeder on the outside. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to things like this so I wanted to know if anybody knows what the problem is or why there is this confusion?
I called several stores and the Nissan dealership. Every place only has one thermostat for the 2000 Maxima and they all said the picture shows the same triangular shape with 3 bolts. The shop owner said he had two local shops deliver him the thermostat in their computers for my car and they were all the same as the one I have, but they insist it's the wrong one and that it will not fit in my car.
Thanks guys. I would really appreciate some input here.
#2
Sorry guys I told them where it was and everything and they disagreed. They just called me and said sorry you were right...they were looking at the water control valve which apparently has a housing and looks similar to the thermostat? Anyways, it's all set. Thanks.
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#3
You're talking about the whole thermostat assembly correct? According to the manual, the pages that I do have, it's pretty much what you have pictured, and it is a 3 bolt pattern. I just went to check my 2000SE, and it's 3 bolts, not 2.
#4
Originally Posted by Mints33
You're talking about the whole thermostat assembly correct? According to the manual, the pages that I do have, it's pretty much what you have pictured, and it is a 3 bolt pattern. I just went to check my 2000SE, and it's 3 bolts, not 2.
If you look at the post above yours, I explained that the confusion has been resolved, so I'm all set now, but thanks anyways
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Originally Posted by Kruppa
Sorry guys I told them where it was and everything and they disagreed. They just called me and said sorry you were right...they were looking at the water control valve which apparently has a housing and looks similar to the thermostat? Anyways, it's all set. Thanks.
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These mechanics dont need to be working on cars if they don't know where to look for the thermostat.
#7
Originally Posted by Kruppa
Thanks a lot for taking the time to check!
If you look at the post above yours, I explained that the confusion has been resolved, so I'm all set now, but thanks anyways![Wavey](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/wavey.gif)
If you look at the post above yours, I explained that the confusion has been resolved, so I'm all set now, but thanks anyways
![Wavey](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/wavey.gif)
Hey, any time, glad they figured it out, however I would be a little hesitant in taking my car to a mechanic/shop who didn't know about our cars.
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