2001 Mazda MPV overheating

2001 MAZDA MPV
116,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KEITH ROBERTSON
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I don't have any heat in the passenger compartment and the engine overheats, what is going on? Should I replace the thermostat and if so how do I find it?
Nov 28, 2010 at 10:47 PM
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Replace the thermostat-

Install the thermostat into the thermostat case with the jiggle pin at the top.

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Nov 28, 2010 at 10:52 PM
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KEITH ROBERTSON
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The thermostat I bought doesn't have the jiggly pin, is it safe to install it? It's the $5.99 Duealast model from Autozone.
Nov 30, 2010 at 3:12 AM
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There's a purpose for that jiggle valve it allows air to pass thru the thermostat so that its not trapped inside the engine-Your shot
Nov 30, 2010 at 3:54 AM