1994 Dodge Caravan thermostat

1994 DODGE CARAVAN
211,100 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ACKOOMEN
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I will be driving my van and the tempature gage will be on cold but then when I stop at a stop light or any where and the van is just ideling it warms up what is going on.
Dec 22, 2008 at 10:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
It sounds like the t-stat needs replaced. It actually sounds stuck open. When you drive, the engine can't warm up, but when you stop, the coolant circulation slows and allows the engine the chance to warm up.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe
Dec 23, 2008 at 12:52 PM
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