Jeep Wrangler JK Thermostat and Housing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- This video is about replacing the thermostat and housing on a 3.6L Jeep Wrangler JK. The Jeep used in this video is a 2016 model. The thermostat & housing are all combined as one component. We used a Duralast Thermostat housing for this video. For this particular project, the Thermostat with housing was purchased at Auto Zone - Part Number 82303DL, SKU 844561. Some of you may have experienced an engine code fault such as a P0128 code. This video will also help.
SAFETY NOTES: Do not remove the radiator cap or coolant bottle cap when the engine is hot. Engine must be off and cold when working on this project. Use protective gloves and wear safety glasses which meet OSHA Standards. Avoid sharp parts on engine and any electrical shock. Use a professional service provider unless you are a qualified mechanic. Do not allow untrained persons to do this project. Keep kids away from area when performing this job.
PLEASE READ YOUR VEHICLE’S OWNERS MANUAL for specifications on the required coolant or equivalent. For this specific Jeep - the Owner’s Manual recommends you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032. The MS.90032 is the concentrate. The MS.12106 is the 50/50 Prediluted Coolant. Many coolant brands have various colors. Focus on the specifications and not the color.
In this video we also use an ARES brand No Spill Coolant Funnel Set. Read instructions if you choose to use a kit because there are multiple adapters and caps for different vehicles. You must use the ones that fit your vehicle. If you choose to not use a No Spill funnel kit, you will need a funnel and use caution when filling fluid on in your Jeep.
Draining the Jeep radiator is shown on the video. But some new Jeeps with original OEM bumpers may have the lower air dampner (lower air dam) attached to the underside of the bumper. This will need to be removed and is not covered on this video.
Please refer to this link
• How To Remove a Jeep W...
for a video on how to remove the dampner (air dam). It is a video on how to remove the front bumper but the air dam is in the beginning.
Take the time to ensure adequate fluid is filled in the radiator and air is removed. To do this, you may need to continue to check levels and fill after through the next 24 hours after driving the Jeep. Always check for leaks and monitor engine temperature. If the heater is not warm enough, it may be a sign there is not enough coolant in the system.
Please use a professional service provider for your installation needs. This video is for informational purposes only.
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Haven’t had to mess with the thermostat on Puma yet. Good info👍🏻Thanks John.
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Awesome video John! This will really help folks trying to tackle this job.
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Great video! I absolutely needed this since my thermostat just went out on my 2015 JKU.
Glad it helped! Remember to have patience with filling it and ensuring the air is out. Stay safe! Thank you for watching.
Put a vacuum pump on the system as well and have no drop in pressure indicating no leaks
Good idea 👍🏼
Great work and great vidéo! Many thanks. Merci! 😀
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Hey John, great video. What is best way to get check engine light to go off after replacement? 2015 JK Sport
You need an OBD2 reader to clear most engine lights by “erasing” the code. You can get a cheaper version from Amazon or Walmart. The engine light comes on and the OBD2 reader reads the code and that specific code tells you want general fault has occurred. You can have one or more codes show up depending on your issue. So if you fixed the issue and erase the code, it should not reoccur. There are some permanent codes which require you to fix the issue and let the vehicle run through its cycles and reset. Another way is to disconnect the battery for about 5 minutes and then reconnect. It should go away. Thank you for watching.
Great video..
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O yea with these “new thermostat “ the Jeep was reaching 230 to 235 and would drop back down eventually that’s why I took the thermostat completely out of the housing
I do not recommend removing the thermostat from the thermostat housing.
I realize you know a lot based on what you have shared but there is still a risk.
Removing the thermostat can cause the engine to run too cool, which can negatively impact fuel efficiency, increase engine wear, and potentially cause damage to the engine. Additionally, running the engine without a thermostat can also cause issues with the engine's emissions control systems.
@@JohnsJeepGarage Yep, the engine needs to get to that temperature to burn off any condensation that may build up in the engine on cooling
Hey man, could you please do something on subwoofs? Mine just dont work! No idea what to even check for.
I sure will. BTW - did you install an aftermarket or is it the original OEM set up? Is there an inline fuse to those that has shorted/blown? I haven’t worked in that issue but would start there. If I hear of any troubleshooting help I will share it. A car radio service installer may be able to offer some advice.
I bought the car recently but its a ‘14. Has 130k miles on it. Not sure if it’s an aftermarket installation tho. It does have an aftermarket screen on tho, so they probably messed up the electrics when installing that. I checked the fuse box but nothing for SW speakers there.
These thermostats are all junk I have been through like five of these things replace my radiator lower and upper hose system, flush water pump serpentine belt thermostat like four or five times bled the whole entire system and finally my brother-in-law suggested for me to take the thermostat out of the housing I did that the jeep ran cool 80 miles an hour ran it like 185. You can’t even get.a mopar thermostat they’re on back order so far no predetermined and when they can give you one not even saying that that one’s gonna work I just ordered a aluminum one off of Amazon not saying that that’s gonna work either but we’ll see how it goes. Oh yeah, change the temperature thermostat and I don’t think the first one was even bad.
Again not knowing your Jeep, It seems like you did multiple levels of troubleshooting, but in my opinion that many thermostat housings are showing consistency and temperature based on your notes. I am not saying this is it but have you also checked the coolant temperature sensor. One potential culprit is a malfunctioning coolant temperature sensor. This sensor is responsible for relaying temperature information to the engine control module (ECM), which then adjusts various engine functions accordingly. If the sensor is not working properly, it could be sending incorrect temperature readings to the ECM, causing the engine to run hotter than it should. I do realize the Jeep Wrangler JK 3.6 L runs up to the temperatures you noted. I also know that others run lower.
@@JohnsJeepGarage ultimately would be the next course of action that you go through and I only pulled the thermostat so I can make it home from work. I have another vehicle and the jeep is parked until I can figure this whole thing out.
So, like I said, I bought a aluminum thermostat from Amazon will be here Sunday I guess so should get another temperature sensor. I have the old one that I pulled off the Jeep kept it just in case
@@JohnsJeepGarage yea I did change the temperature sensor as well but I guess I try changing it back to the oem part that I took off to see if there is any change
How did the aluminum one from Amazon work? I am always interested to learn more. Did the coolant sensor change anything?