Thermostat Replacement in Overheating & Transmission Over Temp WK 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7L
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2018
- After replacing a leaking radiator I started it back up with no leaks, but it overheated! It gave me over heat and transmission overtemp.
It was not overheating before radiator replacement.
Watch me diagnose and fix it!
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Your video was a lifesaver. I overheated on the side of the road and had a friend bring me the thermostat and a few tools. It was a little unnerving with vehicles doing 60 miles an hour plus past me but I got it done! Thanks to your guidance. God-bless
I'm so glad it helped Marc! Wow yeah I'd rather do it in my driveway. Please Subscribe & Hit that Notification Bell as there will be more! God Bless you too!
You are the man! thanks for sharing..but not just sharing, but making it simple, with great explanation and camera angles. Great Job Sir and You saved me a few bucks.. wish I could buy you a beer
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I have a Jeep commander hammy down with 280k miles... Videos like these save the bank and that is an understatement. Thank you
You're welcome and glad it helped!
I just changed a bad water pump and it started overheating. Didn’t know about the bleeder screw and overheated right away. Thanks for the video. The bleeder Allen is 8mm
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Thank you very much for your video I had the same problem with my 2005 jeep I was broke in money I did not have to pay a mechanic
I did not know the reason for the message on the board screen so thanks to your video I myself went to the parts store and bought the thermostat and changed it works perfectly and the message never came back, thanks you saved me a lot of money in paying a mechanic this time👍👍
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help me do you think i need to change my thermostat, i'm having the same issue as basil.
Best well spoken mechanic video!
Thanks so much for the nice comment Carlos!
I subscribed, excellent camera work and explainations
Thank you very much and your comments are appreciated!
Love your video thank you for saving me money and delivering a detailed video that actually got the job done
You're welcome! Glad it helped you!
Good Jon man! I love the feeling of a car problem solved .
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Great video. Helps out. I figured it was the thermostat. I'm having same issues. Same jeep
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Thanks, I actually know nothing bout that part of cars but this is a problem im currently having with my 06 Jeep so I’ll be doing this thanks u
neesha patrice, cool you can do it! Just take your time. Thanks for the comment! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
Thanks man your videos are really helpful
You're welcome and thank you!
Mechanic myself! Great video!
Thanks Cody!
Very cool video.... Crazy sticking your arm down there. .... Thermal thermometers are all the rage
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Thank you so much! I had the same issue and replaced the thermostat myself. I bought a fail safe thermostat for $21.00 at the auto parts store. It fixed the problem.
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Fixed the problem just not sure whay coolant to use i drive in hot desert in middle east
Heck yeah thanks for this I just replaced my radiator and fan and water pump even the thermostat, it wasn't that bad 👍
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Thankyou mines just gave me this warning tonight
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Thank you for the Inspiration!
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Great video sir!
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Thanks for the video my jeep just did the same thing
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Awesome video !! Thanks so much!
You're welcome! Thanks for the nice comment!
Thank you for the video. Helps a lot. I'm a DYI on every vehicle I've had. This jeep has been a nightmare! I am curious if the air release bolt or whatever you opened is generally always positioned connected to the top radiator hose and what size bolt it was. Get back when you're able but I just wanted to drop a line of appreciation.
You're welcome! Yes it should be the highest point in the coolant system to burp out any air. Sorry I don't remember the size of it.
I've been following more than one video I have the same is the problem with my car it's overheating for the transmission I made several changes to the parts didn't solve the problem but this problem was solved by replacing the PCM with a new one or a good used one and now my car is running fine when I have replaced the PCM
Great! Thanks for the info North Star!
Nice work
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thank you , now i can work on my own
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Another problem on these 3.7 jeeps is the water pump pully is molded on to the impeller shaft.
I had one fail but it took the mechanic 6 hours to figure out that the pully was turning but the impeller wasnt.
Almost toasted the engine, but caught it in time.
Once you get these engines overheated they dropp valve seats and then your engine is toast.
Thanks Gary!
Your awesome man , thanks
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Thank for the video
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Hey man thank you for the video I’ve got the Cherokee 2008 I have changed the water pump and fixed the radiator but temperature keeps getting in the middle and sometimes a little above the middle do you think it’s a thermostat thing thank you
You're welcome. Yeah I'd say a good chance.
Do you know if the commander and Cherokee are similar under the hood? I think my thermostat is stuck and I'm thinking about trying the repair myself
Hi Koko, if you have the 3.7 liter V6 then yes it should be the same process. I hope that helps! Thanks for the question. Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more Jeep maintenance videos!
thx U help me !💪
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Iv been getting this after I replaced the transmission IV already got the fluid done and checked and change the transmission filter should I change the thermostat to?
Enrique, It's probably not the issue but why not just to rule it out and it's cheap and easy to replace. Let us know what you do. Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more! Thanks for the question!
That air release you opened I have a 2010 I opened it to get air out and just a bunch of smoke came out but my head gaskets are fine
Cool!
Hello there I have a question for My Laredo 2007 My dash boards lights & radio lights dosen't light enough. But if I turn it on My interior lights turno on??
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great video.may Jehovah God richly bless you
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I have same jeep 2006 g cherooke the check engine light came on and transmission over temp comes on ocasionally. Auto zone claims its the thermostat. Was that the same issue you where having ?
Yep same thing. Thermostat fixed it!
I have a 2006 jeep commander it over heats with the ac on could it be a thermostat or a clogged ac condenser
It would be worth replacing the thermostat to rule it out and it's cheap. That's what I would do. Let us know what you find!
If you don't mind can u tell me where the ECT and PCM senors are? On the JEEP.
Sorry Paul, I'm not sure.
I am having the same issue. My 07 Jeep Commander won't turn over even though I drove it yesterday. lights/radio still work, but says Transmission Over Temp. It happened last year and thought it was a starter issue and that was back in January 2020. Any advice?
Hi Bryan, How long has the transmission over temp been on? Are you saying the over temp came on in January and it wouldn't also?
This problem is many Grand Cherokee 2006_2010. Overheating in the automatic transmission causes the same problem as the transmission. The PCM gives a false reading when starting the car, everything is fine, but when the engine is turned off and the car is started, the transmission selects 3 instead of D. But everything is fine in the car. The solution to this problem is to change the PCM with a good one.
Thanks North Star!
how do you get a frozen rusted bolt off to remove the thermostat housing? I have tried everything but bolt wont come off. It looks smaller than a 8MM by the way. The 8MM is just spinning around, probably worn down the bolt trying to take it off.
Yeah that sucks Forty Saginaw. I'm guessing you've let it soak in WD 40 for a day or so? Can you get a Vise Grip on it? Also you may need to put a flame to the head of the bolt. The heat will cause the bolt to swell slightly and hopefully break it free. Good Luck and let us know what you do. Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
Not the best idea but I hammered a 7mm on and took the bolt to the hardware store to get a new ine
Hey i have a 2007 Laredo and my dash says transmission over temp after driving for a while any solution to that?
Is your coolant level good?
Hi, what are the disadvantages of completely removing the thermostat?
It would take longer to warm up to running temperature. Thanks for the question. Please Subscribe & hit that notification bell as there will be more!
Wait I’m confused, I’m about to do this job and it’s really on the lower radiator hose ?
It's exactly how the video shows. Good luck!
Mine overheated and turned off when I was driving I think it was the thermostat to cuz my radiator is brand new I would like to know if u think it’s the same thing I had a friend told me it was the thermostat to ??
Thermostat is cheap. Replace it. Then see what happens. Thanks for the question. Let us know what you do. Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!!
I have a 2007 jeep commander. New water pump. Prolly 2 months old. But it keeps overheating every now & then. Well, yesterday it finally popped in half the upper radiator hose in half in the middle of it. So I'm guessing the thermostat has been sticking this whole time. 😒 causing this to finally happen. On a 97° day in southern Indiana lmboo
That sucks! Let us know what you figure out. Thanks!
You have to bleed the coolant system that’s why it was overheating
The thermostat was getting stuck due to an air bubble in the system and you fixed the problem by putting a failsafe thermostat that stays open when it overheats
You bleed by opening the bolt stuck on the top radiator hose and waiting till coolant comes out then closing it it takes like 2 minutes to fix the problem
Thanks for the comments Angel! You must not have watched the video though! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
On your 2006 3.7 Jeep Grand Cherokee where is the transmission control module?
I sold the Jeep a couple years ago and don't remember. Sorry Paul!
One question thermostat have something to see with the radiator fan stop working?
It shouldn't have anything to do with the fan not working. Thanks for the question!
Yeyeyeyeah 😎👍
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My 06 jeep over heated now won't turn on any idea what it could be 🙏
It probably needed to just cool off. Has in turned on?
I have a similar issue. My mom was driving it on the highway and it cut off on her from it overheating then I noticed it’s spray marks coming from the top radiator hose. Do you think it’s the thermostat?
Thanks for the question Donovan. Is there coolant still left in the system? Will it start now and does it leak?
@@OurSimpleAdventures So I change the thermostat but then it started leaking from a pulley next to it. The middle bottom pulley, I fear its the transmission pulley. There is coolant still in the system, it seems to drain to a certain level then stop. It still has plenty in the reservoir. Do you have any advice for this?
@@donovanclay1917 The transmission doesn't have a pulley. It's probably the Water Pump. You should do a coolant system pressure test if you don't know exactly where the leak is or if there are multiple leaks. Here is my video on that: ua-cam.com/video/9JK3Nn8DRGI/v-deo.html
Let us know what you find.
Thanks for the update!
Hey I Stripped The Threading Where The Bleed Screw Goes In , Is There A Way I Can Bypass It Or Could I Re-Thread The Hole
Look up how to Tap & Die. Good luck!
I also stripped the bleeder screw and it's impossible to get off. Is it possible to buy the whole housing that mounts on top of the engine with the bleeder screw attached
i have 2007 jeep grand Cherokee, I keep having this message (transmutation over temp) , the Thermometer is in the middle its normal but i keep have this message, when I drive the car for 20 mins or less and turn it off, it won't turn on again I have to wait for 6 to 7 hours so i can be able to drive it again, i don't know what to do, do you have any advise
Hi Basil, can you take it to an Autozone or somewhere and have them check for any codes? Has there been any work done on it recently?
Our Simple Adventures thank you. For your prompt response
I took it there no codes at all
I have changed the starter, the ignition, the alternator, the battery, the spark plugs
Ive changed also the catalyst converter
But still facing the same problem.
Have you checked the Transmission fluid?
I'm having the same issue. what did you do to get you car to work, please let me know. Thank you, I have a jeep commander 2007.
Mine ended up being a rebuilt PCM computer for the car(controls engine and transmission). Had racing hydraulic fan(5.7l engine), engine shut off after 5 seconds, transmission went into "limp mode"(3rd gear maximum). They get solder connection corrosion inside, over time.
Did ya add antifreeze on the bleed port?
No why Angel?
Anyone know what size Allen wrench for that bleeder screw by the upper hose?
Gosh I don't Ed and I'm halfway across the country from it right now. Can anybody let Ed know??
If anyone ever figured it out i need to know what size it is as well
I have an 2007 and I could fill the overflow with coolant and have it sit without driving it and have to refill the coolant before I start it. There is no leaks on the ground.
How long do you go between driving it? Check the oil for coolant.
@@OurSimpleAdventures oil isn't milky and normally just drive it 5 to 10 miles
I am having a similar problem. It’s intermittent mostly when I am stopping frequently. I also notice a strong smell of coolant when it over heats. Any input?
Tyler I think I would start with the Thermostat. It's easy. Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
When that happened to Joe transmission over temp light come on my engine is cool but my transmission over temp comes on
Hi Nick, All I can tell you is a new thermostat fixed mine. It is cheap and easy to replace. Thanks for the question!
I have a 2012 Jeep compass sport 4x4 and my transmission temp warning light comes on if I have the air conditioner on and I'm going fast and it's hot out. I have to pull to the side of the road and let it cool down for 5-10 min before it can drive properly again. Also there is a whining sound that comes from under the hood when it's acting up. I regret getting my Jeep because of this.
Thanks for the question Steven. Is your coolant tank at the proper level?
@@OurSimpleAdventures oh yeah for sure. Everything is where it's supposed to be
Let us know what you figure out with it. It's probably something you can fix. Good Luck!
If you have a cvt transmission thats why
@@Stvr1082 did u fix it? Wat was the cause?
I have many problems with my jeep grand Cherokee 57..v8
2005
Can you help me please
I am by no means a professional mechanic but you can ask me.
By chance was your radiator fan NOT turning on when it was overheating?
No it was working.
@@OurSimpleAdventures Thanks buddy.
@@erdwinjc You're welcome!
Been having problems with my jeep grand Cherokee 07 when it's hot the car once put the key to turn on tgne car shakes n turns off n said temperature over tep
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Susie,
It sounds like you better give this a try. Good luck and let us know how it goes! Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
My car doesn't show overheating
@@OurSimpleAdventures my car dont overheat
Oh sorry I didn't see the video you posted. Wow that sounds like the transmission. Hard to tell though without being there.
purg/burb the coolant system
Thanks!
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Hi there I have a 06 jeep commander an I too replaced radiator an now it says trans over temp an wont even try to start, I checked for codes an there are none wtf!!! Please help if you can !!!
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@@OurSimpleAdventures neither 😥😥👎👎👎
@@OurSimpleAdventures Trying a hard reset on it with tipm disconnected, gonna leave it until Tomorrow
@@shenanigans1934 Let us know what happens.
@@OurSimpleAdventures Will do!!!
Is this the solution of the transmission over temps ??
It was in this case Mohamed. Cheap easy fix. Thanks for the question. Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
Having the same trans overheat. Could be thermostat. Make sure tranny fluid full. Ive read the code cause could be loose or dirty connections on starter too. Could be bad sensors. We are starting w starter clips 1st. Easiest. Tranny fluid good. Thermostat will be next. Sensors then. After that, I'm lost. Guess dealership next.
@@mlyeager1 I'll bet one of those will fix it! Let us know what happens.
@@mlyeager1 thats what mine was. The clip on the bottom of the starter. Sanded the clip, cleaned off the wire and put on electrical connection lube. Done. Hasn't done it for about 5 years now on two jeeps, same problem. Good luck.
Ours was resolved with the thermostat. Completed last week. Did a coolant flush, upper/lower hose, new radiator cap and thermostat. So far, no idiot light.
I had a hell of time finding torque specs for thermostat housing. One guy told us 32 ft lbs! Glad I didnt take his advice. Lol.
never scrape metal on metal
Why not?
May I know the relation of transmission with thermostat?
Hi chanrio1308, it was causing the engine to overheat which tripped the transmission overheat sensor apparently. Thanks for the question. Give us a follow and Subscribe as there will be more!
@chanrio1308 no I haven't resolved it but I been lucky enough where it drive fine now it still drives before when I tried starting it would shake and then off but now it still says temperature over temp all fast but it doesn't give me problems it turns on all the time now like I couldn't drive it far because then it would give me issues turning back on but now I can drive it bro sorry not the answer you wanted but I guess I just live with it now that it turns on like nothing
@@enriquevasquez15 Ok Good luck with it!
If it was thermostat your engine would over heat before your transmission would
The thermostat fixed it and the engine wasn't overheating. Thanks Ray!
I see your problem you don't have a fan clutch
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Great video, here are my thoughts with my jeep
I have a 2005 - 5.7 engine with 160k miles, and this is how I fix the problem when it comes up.
The "Trans Over Temp" usually comes up when I'm driving and mostly during the summer. I replaced the trans fluid and filter about 20K miles ago and that never fixed the issue. Currently the color is pink and it is at the correct level. My fix = pull over stop the jeep, put it in Park and turn it off for 5 seconds. Start the jeep again the problem goes away. SO - the message is not accurate, it is an electrical or computer/software problem.
The other issue is: The jeep starts for about 2 seconds and it shuts off. ( service 4x4, check gauges, etc etc) My fix = Connect my OBD code reader and delete any codes, check for codes again, if no codes come up, turn the ignition OFF, remove the key, open the driver door and wait 1 to 3 mins. Start the jeep again and that problem goes away and I'm able to drive again. Not a permanent fix, but at least it won't leave me stranded and /or getting a tow truck.
I use the app Torque Pro ($5) and the wireless OBD adapter that works with Torque($15) You can buy one at Autozone or amazon... just make sure it works on Jeeps.
Here is the order I would replace parts if I had the money:
1- New starter ($170) from autozone and it is very easy to replace.
2- New key ignition/tumbler = dealer needs to do this as they need to reprogram a new set of keys but it is pricey...about ($700)
3- New computer which is also about ($700)
My Jeep is too old for me to put money into it. For now, I'll keep clearing the codes when it won't start. And reboot or restart the computer/car when the Trans Temp message comes up.
Feliz Navidad and happy 2021 everyone.
Thanks for the comments JC. Yeah mine still needs a lot of work too. It looks like we have had similar problems! Please Subscribe & hit that notification bell. Thanks again! Merry Christmas!
don't even put in a thermostat
Thanks for the comment Damon. Explain why not.
You put the new thermostat in the wrong way
Lol thanks Ira!
@@OurSimpleAdventures good thing I didn't use this video as a guide in putting mine in sheesh😅 can't afford a mistake right now
@@goudagrishhdoe8925 Good thing!