Finally got around to replacing the thermostat on my 2000 XJ. Temp rarely hit 210 unless I was idling for a while so I suspected a bad thermostat. Sure enough it was stuck in the open position. I was able to find an OEM one part # 5202 8186AC. 195 degree with a weephole. Noticeable difference in performance and it’s nice to have heat again.
Replace stat with a Mopar 195f unit for optimal results.
I replaced the one in my sisters V8 WJ with Mopar and it was made in Israel and very high quality.
Always buy the Mazda OEM branded thermostat from any local or online Mazda factory parts retailer, this is not the item you want to save a couple bucks on, no matter how much you trust that ‘other’ brand.
Make sure you use a Mazda OEM thermostat. I wouldn’t trust anything but OEM for those.
Buy an OEM thermostat from Mazda. The aftermarket ones are sometimes not identical.
They kept it for another day and were obviously able to replicate the fault and replaced the Thermostat as they thought it was sticking causing the Temps to fluctuate.
I had a very similar issue. Radiator and Thermostat replaced after accident. 2014 WK2 3.6 V6 was overheating when I drove up the mountains in Colorado. The problem was the mechanic put a Napa thermostat in, then replaced with another napa thermostat. I bought a MOPAR thermostat and swapped it myself.
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