Will I have issues apart from running temperature if the ...


Will I have issues apart from running temperature if the thermostat is removed from Mazda mps turbo ? Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the Mazda? Have you checked the coolant level? 140,000 yes have checked coo...

Will I have issues apart from running temperature if the thermostat is removed from Mazda mps turbo ? Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the Mazda? Have you checked the coolant level? 140,000 yes have checked coolent levels Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model/year of your Mazda? 2009 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? Have bled coolent system and still have overheating, thermostat not opening and wondering as I am very mechanical if there will be other issues if I just remove it ?

Automotive Expert
Hello, I'm Rick from justanswer sorry to hear about your mazda issues as I know how frustrating this can be, if you see a phone call request you can disregard that it's not me personally it's the website....what exact model is this mazda?

It is 2009 2.3 turbo front wheel drive just wondering if I remove thermostat from housing and run it with no thermostat if there will be issues apart from heater and cold running temp ?It’s done 140,000km
Automotive Expert
You will still build heat will take longer to warm up, and will set a code for the thermostat, but you can....why are you bypassing it?

Temporary fix till I can replace thermostat due to funds but thermostat will be replaced, just wondering if it will cause issues ? I have bled system and thermostat still not opening, need vehicle for 2 weeks before I can replace itIf code is set and thermostat is replaced will ecu need reset ?
Automotive Expert
Understand...yeah you should be able to run without a thermostat, like I said it will set an engine light for a thermostat code, which is probably already on, but as long as you get the air out you should be ok until you can get one back in asapNo once you get a new thermostat in and clear the codes it should be good

Ok thanks, don’t have engine light on at the moment is this possible to not being bled properly?
Automotive Expert
its possible, what is the orginial problem? overheating or no heat?

Have had multiple temp spikes and thermostat definitely not openingCold bottom hose to thermostat
Automotive Expert
did you try to tap on the thermostat housing? or can you even get to it while its running?

Engine water full rad full header tank fullNot really accessible without removing things it’s on the block
Automotive Expert
can you get to the housing with a long extenion and lightly tap on it?

I will try this thank you I’ll get back to you thank you
Automotive Expert
no problem, best of luck

About to put things back together will give you an update soon as bled and driving thanks heaps for your help
Automotive Expert
awesome let me know

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