P0128 2.4L Jeep thermostat UPDATES. How to replace a thermostat. How to fix a overheating car,

[@neoiac]

This video is the best! Great detail and led to a successful project. I used the tape method when reassembling as well. I taped the blind bolt in place along with the flex socket and a 4in extension. I taped them along the heater hose. Once the thermostat housing was lined up I just needed to get a ratchet in place and start tightening. The tape broke loose and I removed it afterward with long pliers. There was no way I was getting the blind bolt in place otherwise. I also use an inspection mirror to help locate the head of the bolt during disassembly. Without this video I would have been in trouble.

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Why thank you my friend..Love those additional tips

[@briannadeau845]

thanks for making this video, it was very helpful. to the folks at Jeep - this is a terrible engine cooling design, it can take many hours to do this service if you have never done it before. that "bolt in the blind" is the worst thing ever, not to mention all the stuff you need to remove to get at a common failure item.

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Hey bud, thanks for watching. And I agree, the engineers did not have servicing with ease in mind when this engine was made. Hope you got it going. Please thumbs up the video and subscribe to the channel, thanks

[@bruced.370]

Sounds like Mopar found an engine and just fir it into the cherokee. This engine was not designed for this model. Bad designers...Fiat is bad...no Renault?? Not good for jeep.

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

@@bruced.370 This likely the flagship 4 cylinder engine for years to come bud.

[@renesimard1319]

Much ✊🏼 So awesome to hear a mechanic with a very positive vibe!! 🐐

[@joebellert8080]

Dude you ROCK!!! Thanks for taking us through this one. You saved me a lot of time and frustration.

[@bruced.370]

Thank you! I should've listened to you about using only OEM parts!. Well, Autozone part after 2 hrs of removing and install the part the small metal tube was slight larger not going in enough to seal off the connection. Started up and leaked like hell! Found the correct part at Advanced auto...Always use OEM for electrical and important parts! Thanks again great video you saved me $500!🤑😃

[@farhadmalekasghar945]

I also recommend to replace those platic hoses too since they will break down the road and this would be good a time to do them at the same time. Great video and many thanks

[@nickwilliams7688]

Great video did one of these for the first time today . Took about 2 hours thanks to your great video . The only thing I did different was I didn’t even remove that bracket or the bracket bolt for that one hose I honestly forgot that part of the video . Either way I just slid the thermostat in and out with the bracket still attached

[@willywonka-v7o]

Thank you for saving me so much money!!! The video was very descriptive, changed out the thermostat with ease. Thank you again

[@max7143]

I’m fairly mechanically inclined, and this fix was frustrating, but it wasn’t very difficult. To get to the blind bolt (bottom right of therm housing) I used a short 1/4” 10mm socket and a 3” 1/4” extension. You can get it perfectly on the bolt. From there I added a 1/4” swivel another 3” extension and then the ratchet. Small tools are the key.

[@danielace4212]

Got this code a few days ago. However, can I not just replace the sensor only instead of that whole piece?

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

But that code is not a sensor related code.

[@EdgarArroyoRealEstate]

Hello sir. How do you bleed the cooling system? I cant find any video on that

[@jamesmendini]

Thank you sir, just did this job and your video really helped me out 👍

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Thanks for tuning in James. Please remember to thumbs up the videos and considering subscribing to the channel. Thanks

[@jamesmendini]

@@OnlineMechanicTips gotta bro👍

[@UltimateClutchr]

Thanks man. I really appreciate the tips before I get into this

[@brianlattimore3350]

What kind of cordless ratchet is best to use.

[@farhadmalekasghar945]

Thank you. I use a small camera to see where the bolt is located and the position it.

[@williambissell5943]

Again, Very Good Info, Didn't know the PCM needed update. Looks like my Wife will be waiting for the Dealer. as i was going to try this in my driveway Sunday. But I don't have a computer update Equipt... And Bleeding the lines. Brakes Yes, Thermostat? Not on my 1987 Conquest TSI.... Thanks.

[@SlideSocietyDrifting]

Hey bro, you dont have to use electrical tape. Put an o ring on that swivel, it's a game changer

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Lmao, great idea. I did this one a minute ago. They fairly quick jobs now. Thanks

[@jeronimohv]

Big thanks!

[@codyproctor3346]

Is there no way to get to this from underneath

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Not sure, I only do them from the top. But go ahead and try it and let us know how it worked out.

[@codyproctor3346]

@@OnlineMechanicTips You can’t do it from the bottom. The bottom right bolt can be removed easier if you remove the clamp on the hose that blocks it. Then just replace the clamp with a normal hose clamp.

[@escapeshattu4841]

Bro is jeep renegade thermostat and jeep cherokee thermostat same? I mean can i take a renegade thermostat and fit to a cherokee ?

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Yes, Anything with that 2.4 VVT Multi air engine will have this thermostat

[@plastic1492]

I have a 2006 P.T. Cruiser , I want to replace center consul heater control light bulbs > I was looking at it I can't seem to remove the control knobs , is this a non servable item ?

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

hey bud, you may have to remove the center console to get to the AC unic. Follow these tips below to remove the console, once its remove, you should be able to get to any thing inside. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKG2dn2mhdClpqc

[@plastic1492]

@@OnlineMechanicTips Thanx i already have it apart it's the climate control part with the bulbs in it, i removed the chrome knob covers but after that the knobs look like they don't come off so i can separate the two halves to access the bulbs >> looks like a non serviceable unit .

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

@@plastic1492 im afraid so..But those are fairly cheap at the salvage yard..good luck bud

[@plastic1492]

@@OnlineMechanicTips thanx >> great channel

[@clarksavage5611]

did it 3 hrs thx sir

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Thats whats up my friend. Glad you got er done. Thanks for watching. Please remember to thumbs up the video and subscribe to the channel, thanks

[@tinytim9453]

What year was that Jeep? The coolant was pink? Was it OAT coolant?

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

I cant remember my friend, sorry

[@tinytim9453]

@@OnlineMechanicTips No problem, Gonna try this tmr and I'm nervous. Thanks for the video.

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

@@tinytim9453 Eazy peezy bud. You just may struggle with the lower right bolt a bit. In fact, I go back in with one of the 5/16 bolts that was removed from the backet so my swivel socket with grab it better. Thanks for watching. Are you subscribed to the channel?

[@tinytim9453]

@@OnlineMechanicTips Subscribed. How did you release the tab on the vacuum pump hose? @6:52, it has 2 white tabs connector.

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

@@tinytim9453 O wow, I cant remember but I think you just pust tabs in then pull off

[@leasanorthcutt4614]

please, can you tell me how much is the cost to replace the thermostat (aprox)????

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Hello my friend, it depends on what engine in ya Jeep. Do you have a 4 cyl or V6, also, are you subscribed to the channel?

[@noahmontgomery5389]

The 2.4 thermo and housing cost me about 40 or 50 at O'Reillys

[@bernieswonger4780]

@@noahmontgomery5389 I just ordered the O'Reillys part for my overheating 2016 cherokee, even tbough it's not oem, did it work out ok for you? I'm not even sure it's the problem,because sometimes when it's hot, the fan not spining,

[@cristianaquino4431]

Great video! Keep up the good work.

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Thanks for watching my friend, remember to thumbs up the vids for me, thanks

[@Duk3Silv3r]

Thanks, King!

[@leasanorthcutt4614]

Thank you, Noah. Taken care of.

[@anaconda7540]

Pull the lowest hose off you can to the blind boot allot easier

[@courtneyingram6494]

I need this exact thing done to my car and the guys at Meineke wanted to charge me $825 for this! My car has a 2.4 L engine. What’s the real price for this work?

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

That's not bad considering what the dealer may charge..its not a fun job at all my friend. Just.make sure who ever you let do it to use quality parts. Thumbs up the video and sub the channel for me, thanks

[@courtneyingram6494]

I may end up using your video and learning how to do it myself

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

@@courtneyingram6494 Go for it buddy. Just heed all the warnings. O please thumbs up the video and subscribe to the channel for me, thanks

[@mozineart]

the same code pop up yesterday and my temp still stay the same what can i do to fix it i have a 2019 jeep cherokee

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Hey bud, im curious as to what name brand thermostat did you use?

[@mozineart]

@@OnlineMechanicTips never changed it when my car got hit it didnt pop up after i got the car back from the body shop it pop up and im going to the dealer today to get it

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

@@mozineart Well if the coolant level was affected, it maybe as simple as adding fluid. But usually the thermostat has failed if this code shows up.

[@mozineart]

@@OnlineMechanicTips the dealer told me if the code pop up it mean it need service and the thermostat need to be change.

[@mozineart]

@@OnlineMechanicTips also my coolent level was below low on the reservior

[@CHUNKYLOVER915]

How much did you charge the customer for this service?

[@toddthomas3226]

Why would the Haynes video on you tube for this jeep show to remove back seats. Turn off fuel. Start car to no fuel present. Remove engine mount and raise engine. Remove intake manifold then do what you just did ??????

[@alexgutierrez9540]

I was thinking the same thing! Lol

[@clarksavage5611]

did it thumbs up

[@bassgotit11]

Thanks!!!

[@victorfuentes1839]

been working on cars..but this days they make more complicated . to last less tiime .more seal hoses with plastic connector .ended changed for metal 5/8 metal connetctor hoses..in general engineers need to do mechanics works...

[@peggysmith8467]

Great video boss, im headed to my buddys house to do this exact job right now. Thumbs up and a sub from me as well. Thanks again

[@gardj456]

Lol "bolt" not "nut" Otherwise great video, thanks!

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Lol, happens. Thanks for tuning in

[@gardj456]

@@OnlineMechanicTips 🤣🤣👍

[@matthewlewis8151]

good videos man!

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Thanks for watching bud. Thumbs up the vids and subscribe to the channel for me, thanks

[@anaconda7540]

Bear to change

[@DonParker-j3t]

I wouldn't let you work on my wheelbarrow

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Great idea considering I don't no how to fix wheelbarrows. But as for your cars, I don't want to work on ya POS cars anyway dude so we good.

[@specforged5651]

5/16mm 🤔

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Or either a 8mm. Thanks for watching. Please thumbs up the video and subscribe to the channel, thanks

[@Pezypoo]

awesome?!

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Thanks for watching my friend. Please thumbs up the video and subscribe to the channel, thanks

[@RPMReapers]

Get to the point already .

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Man take ya impatient ass on with that. You the type that need to listen to every word said. Chill b4 you F sum up