Where is thermostat on VZ Commodore?
The Thermostat is located on the back of the motor.
What happens if thermostat is stuck closed?
If the thermostat becomes stuck in the closed position, the circulation of the coolant is blocked so the coolant cannot get to the radiator to be cooled which causes the engine to overheat.
What to do if thermostat is not working?
Why is my thermostat’s display blank?
- Replace the batteries (see the next question if this does not work)
- Flip the AC/Furnace switch on your circuit breaker to OFF then back ON.
- Reset the thermostat – this can be done by flipping the switch from OFF and Heat continuously.
What causes a thermostat to fail?
Once the coolant engine reaches proper operating temperature, typically 180 to 200 degrees, the thermostat opens up and allows the coolant to flow through the engine. Sometimes the thermostat fails and must be replaced; there are four main reasons for failure: overheating, sludge, defect and age.
How much does it cost to replace a thermostat on a VE Commodore?
Thermostat replacement from $470 Get quotes for your Holden Commodore from independent specialists near you.
Why is my VE Commodore overheating?
A faulty radiator, collapsed radiator hose, jammed thermostat, blown head gasket, low coolant level, incorrect ignition or camshaft timing, faulty fuel injectors, the list goes on and on. Even a faulty radiator cap – as simple as that sounds – can lead a car to overheat.
How long can you drive with thermostat stuck closed?
A vehicle can run just fine if the thermostat doesn’t open. It will run on the warm side, not past halfway, and heat the interior just fine. But, when the weather gets warmer outside that thermostat stuck closed will not be able to allow the reservoir water flow and the vehicle will begin to have overheating issues.
Is there a reset button on a thermostat?
Arrow Buttons – Normally, a thermostat has two arrow buttons for resetting the temperature higher or lower. If you adjust these, the new setting is temporary, only lasting until you have reached the end of the previously set program.
Why is my VZ Commodore Alloytec overheating?
A sticking thermostat could be the culprit. Maybe debris from the old radiator core, hoses, or gasket material from the old water pump etc could be hindering the operation of the thermostat. A big maybe? Most earlier engine designs have the thermostat on the hot side of the cylinder head/s.
How to replace thermostat in 3.6 VZ Commodore 95?
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Why is the thermostat on my Holden Commodore so bad?
For many reasons this engine was mechanically problematic, one such issue was the placement of the thermostat. The Thermostat is a component that requires replacement semi regularly. What would normally be a simple job in most cars is a nightmare in the Alloytechs.
Can you replace a VZ thermostat at the other end?
Yep, biatch of a job… Make sure you replace the o-ring at the other end of the housing too, and don’t pinch it on assembly! Lol