{"id":1693,"date":"2019-01-10T16:56:17","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T16:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/?p=1693"},"modified":"2023-05-23T13:31:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T13:31:56","slug":"most-common-signs-that-your-vehicles-thermostat-is-failing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/most-common-signs-that-your-vehicles-thermostat-is-failing\/","title":{"rendered":"Most common signs that your vehicle\u2019s thermostat is failing"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s winter again in Grand Junction, and it\u2019s right about now that we\u2019re lucky to have vehicles outfitted with heating technology inside \u2013 having a functional heater can make a world of difference during frigid mornings when you need a comfortable ride to work. Still, like any other mechanical component, your model\u2019s heating system can start to wear out and lose effectiveness over time. Especially in the winter months, this can spell trouble, so today we\u2019ll show you the most common signs that your thermostat is failing. With this information handy, it\u2019ll be easier to know when you should get it repaired!<\/p>\n

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Vehicle Cabin Is Not Heating Up<\/h3>\n

The most common symptom of a faulty thermostat is that it simply doesn\u2019t work when you try and get some warm (or cool) airflow inside your cabin. If you\u2019ve selected a high heat setting from your vehicle’s temperature control system, but your vents are blowing at room temperature or colder, this is a tell-tale sign that something is wrong. It also means that there is a much more serious issue going on inside your engine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Check Engine Light Is On<\/h3>\n

The thermostat, heater and cooler of your vehicle is part of a bigger mechanical component that includes your engine. When it detects too much air under the hood, your vehicle\u2019s sensors will alert you to diagnose and remedy the situation \u2013 it does so by illuminating the\u201cCheck Engine\u201d light on your gauge cluster. If you see this come on for any reason, it\u2019s best to take your car to a certified service professional immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Engine Is Running Hotter Than Usual<\/h3>\n

You might not know that your thermostat serves a much bigger purpose than simply keeping your cabin warm and comfortable; it also helps to direct hot airflow away from your engine. When it begins to diminish in performance, too much warm air will be in your engine compartment, which can cause it to run hotter than usual. This could also lead to overheating, which is why it\u2019s essential to get this system checked as soon as you can.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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It\u2019s winter again in Grand Junction, and it\u2019s right about now that we\u2019re lucky to have vehicles outfitted with heating technology inside \u2013 having a functional heater can make a world of difference during frigid mornings when you need a comfortable ride to work. Still, like any other mechanical component, your model\u2019s heating system can […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[77],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n