Thermostat Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect the thermostat for the following. Replace if necessary.

Open valve in room temperature
Opening temperature and lift of the valve.

Fig 1: Thermostat Operation Specification Table
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Fig 2: Identifying Thermostat Lift
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