Chevy Cruze Heated Thermostat Testing and Repair

Chevy Cruze Heated Thermostat Testing and Repair

Does your Chevy Cruze, Sonic, or Aveo have a P0597 or P0598 heated thermostat code? In this video we will walk you through how to test and how to fix this common issue found on GM Ecotech 1.8 and 1.4 engines, including quick easy tests to identify the fault and also step by step instructions on thermostat replacement.

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0:00 Intro
0:34 Testing Specs
1:08 Ohm Testing Thermostat
2:20 Checking Computer Control
4:30 Testing New Thermostat
4:42 Removing Thermostat
7:00 Clean Sealing Surface
7:39 Installing New Thermostat
9:21 Filling Coolant
10:24 Conclusion

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Otilio Hernandez says:

Can a radiator coolant sensor can can also case that code? Can parcial clog radiator can cause that code?

scuba422123 says:

thanks! i have one in the shop now!

Thomas Wilk says:

Does the air lift require you to run the car with the cap off until the vehicle reaches normal operating temp?

Wackey says:

nice video ryan

Dave Osbun says:

Great video, brother!

Mike Chiodetti says:

Good one Ryan. Simple Diagnose confirmed the problem. Thank you for the video.

William Hardman says:

It would be helpful if you listed which special tools and other things that were used in the comment section.

Bernarda Flores says:

Nice video and great info. What is the safety zone for testing the PCM, 2-3 amps or 5 amps max???

Raised byGypsies says:

Good video! What was the resistance of the test light? Could the resistance in a test light be low enough to endanger a functioning driver?

James Drury says:

Great Info Thanks for the Update

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