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THERMOSTAT DIAGNOSIS Tools Required J 24731 Tempil Stick. See Special Tools and Equipment . Use one of the following procedures in testing for a malfunctioning thermostat. Thermostat Test Procedure Using Tempil Sticks The coolant thermostat can be tested using a temperature (tempil) stick. The temperature stick is a pencil like 1. Use a tempil stick in order to find the opening and the closing temperatures of the coolant thermostat. z J 24731 -188 tempil stick melts at 87° C (188° F). The thermostat should begin to open. See z J 24731 -206 tempil stick melts at 97° C (206° F). The thermostat should be fully open. See 2. Replace the coolant thermostat if it does not operate properly between this temperature range. Thermostat Test Procedure Using Glycol Inspect the operation of the thermostat by hanging the thermostat on a hook in a 50/50 percent solution of DEX- In order to inspect if the thermostat valve is opening properly, perform the following test: 19 Overheating . Go to Step 22 - 20 Repair the engine internal coolant leak. Refer to Coolant in Go to Step 22 - 21 Repair or replace the leaking component. Refer to the appropriate Go to Step 22 - 22 Operate the system in order to verify the repair. System OK Go to Step 2
2004 Hummer H2 2004 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Hummer H2
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