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00:12 – What is a Thermostat and What is it’s Purpose?
00:28 – Open vs Closed Thermostat
01:03 – Signs & Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Thermostat
01:09 – Symptom #1 of a Bad Thermostat – Engine Overheating or Overcooling
03:01 – Symptom #2 of a Failing Thermostat – Cabin Heating Issues
04:29 – Symptom #3 of a Bad Thermostat – Engine Codes & Fault Codes
04:34 – Common Fault Codes for a Bad or Failing Thermostat
04:52 – How to Diagnose a Bad or Failing Thermostat
05:23 – Signs & Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Thermostat Summary
06:02 – Severity of a Bad or Failing Thermostat
