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V70 2.4 T 2003 T-stat always open

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2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
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jjaV70T
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Year and Model: V70 2.4T 2003
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V70 2.4 T 2003 T-stat always open

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How can a Mechanic know the T stat is always open in a 03 V70T at a Volvo Dealer without removing it ?
.2003, V-70,. 2.4T, 101,100K..
.1985, 245T,.sold at 280K....
.1974, 145, sold at 250K....

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Post by MadeInJapan »

Temperature never gets up to normal when the ECT (Engine coolant temp) sensor is still good- sure bet. This is almost a no-brainer because it eventually happens to almost all of our Volvo's and when the thermostat goes, it's designed to break "open" so as not to overheat the engine.
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