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Thermostat Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the thermostat from the vehicle. Refer to "THERMOSTAT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ."
  2. Make sure the valve spring is tight when the thermostat is fully closed. If the spring is not tight, replace the thermostat.
  3. Suspend the thermostat and a thermometer in a pan of 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol and water. Do not let the thermostat or the thermometer rest on the bottom of the pan because the uneven concentration of heat on the bottom could result in inaccurate temperature measurements.
  4. Heat the pan on a burner.
  5. Use the thermometer to measure the temperature of the heated solution.
  6. The thermostat should begin to open at 87°C (189°F) and it should be fully open at 102°C (216°F). If it does not open at these temperatures, replace the thermostat.
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