What can cause my Jeep Cherokee to overheat?
What are common reasons my Jeep Cherokee overheats? While there are a variety of reasons your Jeep Cherokee is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. Coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.)
Why is my Jeep Cherokee overheating so much?
If your radiator overflow is full (and you radiator fan is kicking on), it is very likely that a bad thermostat or bad water pump are causing your Cherokee to overheat. Of these two, the thermostat fails more often than the water pump. It’s also much more affordable and easier to get to.
What happens when the thermostat is stuck open on a Jeep Cherokee?
When the thermostat is stuck open, the vehicle will be getting too much coolant. On the other hand, if it is stuck in the closed position, the radiator will not be getting any coolant at all.
What to do if your Jeep radiator is overheating?
Most of the overheating issues are being solved while cleaning the radiator or replacing it with a new one. As written before, check the coolant pump. Check the radiator cap – a radiator cap that won’t hold pressure might cause overheating problems.
How does the cooling system on a Jeep Cherokee work?
Your Cherokee’s cooling system works by cycling the engine coolant from the engine through the radiator. The water pump pushes the water through the entire system. The thermostat opens up once the engine reaches operating temperature and allows coolant in. If any part of this system fails, your Cherokee will eventually overheat.
What causes a Jeep Cherokee engine to overheat?
While there are a variety of reasons your Jeep Cherokee is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. When the radiator fans stop functioning properly, the engine temperature will rise.
Why does my Jeep Cherokee not have a thermostat?
(I.e., not letting coolant sit in the radiator/block long enough to transfer heat) Let’s go off of the assumption that all fans are properly shrouded and in good, working condition and the systems are full of a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water and all air has been purged from the systems.
Your Cherokee’s cooling system works by cycling the engine coolant from the engine through the radiator. The water pump pushes the water through the entire system. The thermostat opens up once the engine reaches operating temperature and allows coolant in. If any part of this system fails, your Cherokee will eventually overheat.
Where is the thermostat on a jeep XJS?
The problem with running hot in XJs is two fold. First, marginal cooling system to start with. Second, the temp sensor for the gauge is at the back of the engine in the head, the hottest place in the engine cooling system. It might be 220° there, but only 195 at the stat.