Light / heat

I have a 2000 GTP that doesnt seem to be warming up in the mornings. This has been going on about a week.

Now the check engine light is on.

Fluids are all normal and full. Could this be the result of a stuck-open thermostat? My warranty has a 200 dollar deductible. I'd hate to pay 200 bucks for a 210 (or less) dollar job.

Thanks for the help.

It sounds like it may be stuck open and it will throw a code if it wount get up to operating temp,for the price id run out and spend the money and buy a new Stant SuperStat thermostat.Here are some easy to follow directions for replacing the T-Stat Click Here (http://www.pfyc.com/supportfiles/tstat/tstat.htm)

Stant SuperStat® premium thermostats use a patented v-notch, non-linear design valve to stabilize engine temperatures and allow the engine to warm up faster. This feature reduces overcooling when the thermostat opens, and overheating when the thermostat quickly closes with the rush of cold coolant, thus reducing thermostat cycling. The advantages of a quicker warmup are prolonged engine life and improved fuel economy and emissions. The heavy gauge stainless steel construction and spring offer longer life and maximum performance.

http://www.stant.com/images/Stant/ezlit/Superstat.jpg

~Larry~

Warming up.......do you mean the engine isn't coming up to operating temp or is the interior not getting warm?

Engine isn't coming up to operating temp

Ahhhh.....what Larry said then. :thumbsup:

Is it bad to drive when your engine is cold? I leave my car outside now during the winter and it takes a good 10 minutes of driving to get my engine to 1/4 on the temp gauge.