Best audio ever! I was waiting for him to yell at me for not holding the light correctly.

@commiesnzombies

3 жыл бұрын

i pray my jeep is still covered under warranty after watching, this guy sounds like a more mellow version of me trying to fix something without yelling the F word so loud people 2 streets away can hear me

@joshmatthew4125

3 жыл бұрын

@@commiesnzombies its wasnt that hard it.

@joshmatthew4125

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't take the battery tray out. I did take the battery out. He took out way more that I did.

@bigdog6598

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshmatthew4125 You should have made a video of your repair. I need to replace mine and not wanting to follow his video! His instructions/narrative is great though! Lol

@joshmatthew4125

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigdog6598 I took the battery out but not the tray.

This is my kind of mechanic. Dude calls it like he sees it. He doesn't pull punches so you get an competent assessment and a honest repair.

Your commentary is hilarious and accurate! My mechanic will be agreeing with everything you say when I show him this video. We have all the guides to do it but NOTHING like a DIY KZread video to forewarn us! THANK YOU! (Wish him luck doing this one tomorrow lol )

@RustBeltAuto

4 жыл бұрын

Some people beg to differ. Thanks for watching!

Not all heroes wear capes, thanks for the video!

HOLY SH!T!!! I'm only 9 minutes in, but you have convinced me to take it to the dealer to get it fixed. Or maybe I'll just wait until June and reset the codes, then trade it in.

@damonluis7886

3 жыл бұрын

dunno if you guys cares but if you're bored like me atm you can stream all the latest series on InstaFlixxer. Have been watching with my girlfriend recently :)

@omarikobe6629

3 жыл бұрын

@Damon Luis definitely, have been watching on instaflixxer for years myself :D

Commentary is always the best! I've got one of these to do tomorrow. Thanks for letting me know what I'm getting in to

I love this guy! Excellent commentary. Whatever you do don't stop making these videos and please keep talking through it all. Thank you thank you thank you! Very helpful and I watched it a couple times b4 getting into this thing but I really enjoyed this video. 100%

Hey friend, your comments throughout the video made my day. love how you talked about German engineering with you accent. Thank you for the video

Big thanks for the video! Jus put a thermostat on my sisters jeep and I never would have been able to do it with out this vid!

I felt every word you said because I changed this thermostat in a 2015 jeep grand cheeroky and man what a case I cant forget about that. I love my corolla nothing fancy

Thanks for the vid. I used a mirror and flashlight to guide 1/4” drive extension w 10mm deep socket straight on to low right screw then put a little electric tape around head of bolt and put in socket so it wouldn’t fall out during reinstallation

This guy is the best. When I change mine out I’m gonna have this video playing on repeat so I can laugh during the struggle.

Oh lord! I’m tackling this for the ole lady this weekend! Thank you for the video!

@RustBeltAuto

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@brandonsimonaitis7691

5 жыл бұрын

doing the same

@jasontate7392

10 ай бұрын

Yeah me too thank God for this guy's awesome ability to explain and teach w ease

My renegade threw a p0128 today and I am so thankful for this video. Love that car when everything is working but I hate it when it things break for this very reason. I'm praying that this is the problem and not some dumb sensor if I have to go through this much effort to replace it.

@dreday1062000

Жыл бұрын

Did u get this fixed? Mine threw that code yesterday

@grumbotron4597

Жыл бұрын

@Lerai Palmer not yet lol. Honestly haven't noticed much of a difference unless its sub freezing temperatures. I plan on fixing it when it warms up a little bit, but for now its too cold and not a big enough deal to justify working on it quite yet.

Man i'm new to auto work and this looks like my most painful job yet thank you.

Thank you your video help me fix my sister's Jeep Cherokee

I thought this was Italian/fiat but either way thoroughly enjoyed this video. Certainly shows the aggravation we all experience when dealing with some schmucks poor design and dude didn't sugar coat it. Lets you know what you're in for. This buds for you!

@RustBeltAuto

2 жыл бұрын

Most cars now days are a conglomerate of parts from all over the world. When you work on everything, you know what you're looking at.

Thanks for the vid. I was losing my cool with the bottom right bolt and after watching this video, and bam got it out the first try

Thanks for the video!!! It helped me on my 2017 Jeep Renegade. I like the the way you took the time to explain how each connector works. There are so many different kinds, I might have broken one otherwise. I am from the old days were changing a thermostat was very simple, like a 15 minute job with easy access. I got big laughs out you pointing out the stupidity of how they make modern engines. I'm convinced the engineers that make modern engines are the ones that got the lowest grades in college. They ought to make these people work on what they design. Actually I don't think these engines are made in Germany (not that they don't make crap too), but I think I saw on mine somewhere that it was made in Italy. So worse than Germany. I actually removed the pump thing above the thermostat instead of the battery. The battery looked like way too much hassle. Anyway, thanks!

Thank you man! I've been driving with this light on for the last couple of months because it's been cold in MI. And at the time there weren't many videos on this. This and your video of the fan replacement are great!

@RustBeltAuto

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. And here I though I complained to much. Thanks for watching!

@johnanderson6255

Жыл бұрын

How hard was it to put the thermostat back in

WOW I'll never work on that part thanks for your videos 😮

last thermostat i replaced was on my 1962 Chevy Biscayne, str 6 cyl. 2 bolts right in front of you, done in 2 minutes. im getting the p0128 code on my Renegade, it will be going to the dealer ;-)))

This is why it’s good to learn to work on German cars first- then everything seems easy in comparison 😊 job looks very straightforward

Thank you for the vid I was wondering if I was the only one having one hell of the time taking the hose off. It’s actually Italian design.

@RustBeltAuto

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a pain. I cut about an inch off the one I did, because I poked a hole in it with my hook tool. Italy, and Germany is only a country away that is the size of an average state. It's all the same. They are in cahoots over there. It is a Volkswagen disguised as a Fiat disguised as a Chrysler product.

Just did this job today at the shop.... I feel your pain man....

@brianstefko8951

3 жыл бұрын

Im doing it right now

Also awesome video... perfect in all ways

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Some beg to differ. Thanks for watching!

I just did one of these this morning, and used your video to help with that bottom right bolt. What a POS. A Jeep Renegade used to be a V8 powered Wrangler, now it's an over-engineered, Italian-made, 4 banger turd... BTW thanks for the great video! From Iowa!

@RustBeltAuto

5 жыл бұрын

Smells German. You're welcome from MN.

@countingsheeple2428

5 жыл бұрын

@@RustBeltAuto Yeah, it reminded me of a BMW/Audi hybrid. Plus all the hose clamps on THIS one were one-time use, I suppose...so I had to cut them off. What a joke.

You missed your calling…. Should have been on SNL with Dan Ackroyd and Bill Murray! Awesome video, informative and entertaining.

You sound just like me when i work on cars like that I’m getting ready to change one of those right now

Definitely not something I want to have to tackle, but kinda necessary. Thanks for the for the video.

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

The good, the bad, and the ugly. This video has it all.

Just did this today. Pain in the butt. Not to hard just a process of removing the battery,computer and a bunch of wiring harness clips. You need a deep 10mm to get the lower right bolt. 2016 ram promaster city .

That Tigershark engine was assembled in Dundee,MI. Final vehicle assembly was in Melfi Italy.

@RustBeltAuto

Күн бұрын

Tell me their not in cahoots with Germany (German engineering).

I lost it when you said "assholery". Lmao. My fiancé's Mom's 2015 Jeep Cherokee needs a thermostat. The dealer quoted her $450.00 to replace the thermostat and coolant. Ouch.

@cameronstressman7586

4 жыл бұрын

That's actually pretty cheap considering the part is $70 and it's a 4 hour job.

Going to be doing this soon. What about the coolant after? Just fill it back up? I know some cars have a valve to release air when filling back up.. does this car have anything like that? Or is it just finish the thermostat, and fill the coolant. Hope that makes sense.. thanks for this!

I did one of these today for the first time and not knowing any better I just left that bracket on near the thermostat and was able to replace the thermostat

Great video, I will be changing my T-stat in my 2016 Renegade TrailHawk this weekend for the same reason (P0128 code). The engine is produced in Michigan and the Renegades are built in Italy nothing German about this engine!

@RustBeltAuto

5 жыл бұрын

If you have ever worked on a Volkswagon, you might agree with me. I see some of the same German parts on it. I put Euro, and German in the same basket. Not much difference. A lot of engineering over there comes from Germany. That thermostat is Korean too, and some Delfi tags on stuff, so what people say it is, and what it actually is, are different things. I'm sure I could find some Mexican parts on it as well if I looked hard enough. It is a Fiat. Just worked on a Chrysler 200. It had Mexican, Alfa Romeo, and American parts that I could see. Lots of outsourcing. Strange birds these newer Chrysler's. Saturn made mistakes with Opal, and others probably like this. Hopefully it doesn't end them like Saturn, and Saab. They get billions of tax credits from us, so they should be okay.

Holy shit this has been me and my bro for the last 4 hours working on my demonic car, video was clutch af

@RustBeltAuto

11 ай бұрын

🤣

Well... I’m stuck on that damn last 10mm. I just ordered a 10mm swivel socket, I only had a swivel drive and it was not working.

well, dealer wants $800 to replace mine for a $100 part. I would save 700 even if it takes me a week to do it. that's good pay,thx for sharing sir !

Did this and after reconnecting everything my car is throwing about 30 codes and won't start. Think the ECU isn't connected somehow. Any recommendations?

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

You sure it's not under 9.5 volts?

@IanRI1911

3 жыл бұрын

@@RustBeltAuto I didn't hook a meter up to it, I'll try tomorrow. I did hook up a jumper though to make sure it wasn't low

My H3 Hummer was just as bad. My sister needs me to replace her jeep's thermostat. Her repair shop quoted her $600.00 to do the job. I looked up the part. It's $43.73. They've got a racket going on! Talk about a Rip off, Jeez!! Thanks for posting the video!

@dustincook4382

5 жыл бұрын

I do not blame them for quoting 600 dollars

@dustincook4382

5 жыл бұрын

Ill be charging a grand to do it

Well i was going to do this on my daughter's 2016 latitude instead of taking to dealer and getting ove4 charged ( ripped off) but after watching this, i dont know if i feel like tackling it. Great video though man thnx

@RustBeltAuto

5 жыл бұрын

I have had 300 views in 8 days, so I'm pretty sure this is a common problem on this Korean part. Thanks for watching!

@paulym9969

5 жыл бұрын

@@RustBeltAuto thnx for replying. Yes it does sound like a common issue on this part. I would also like to mention back in November 2018 the vehicle im talking about 2016 Latitude 2.4 ltr. It developed a miss out of nowhere, being bought brand new with 55,000 miles on it now, took it to the dealer thinking it was covered under warranty, but it was not. They said it was a spark plug and or wire that needed replaced. My daughter not knowing what to, told them to go ahead and fix it as she needed her vehicle asap, they charged her over $600.00. When I seen the receipt and what they replaced, I couldn't believe it. The charges were mainly all labour. I love Jeeps but I am very dissapointed. These problems should not be on a brand new vehicle right at 2 yrs old. Now the thermostat is bad I guess, the engine light is on. The heat takes forever or sometimes never gets warm. When we checked it at local Autostore, the code says something to do with that. Im sure that would be another 6-$800 fix at the dealer. Thnx again

Thanks for the vid. My girlfriend’s heat works only at idle and blows cold air when driving. Would that be a t-stat problem? Her engine light has been on too for a while w Tstat code

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

If its staying open, coolant may not get hot.

Hey rust belt quick question, i broke the plastic when trying to disconnect the upper radiator hose, will i need to buy a new radiator? Or is there a way to reattach the hose to the radiator in another way?

@RustBeltAuto

Жыл бұрын

Probably need to replace something.

Is that quick connector the same as a fuel line quick connector?

@RustBeltAuto

2 ай бұрын

I think it's larger.

Any price estimate for labor on changing the t-stat?

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

If you do it's free.

Nice explanation, German/Korean/Chinese..technology..with no acces.

I did one of these yesterday Ive been wrenching for 30yrs and this was the worst t stat I have ever done. I almost destroyed the upper hose getting it off the housing.

@RustBeltAuto

4 жыл бұрын

I like the old s4's, and Audi v6 when you need to remove the front bumper cover, unbolt bumper, front of engine, and timing belt to get at it. Easy sell on a timing belt replacement. That is really stupid. Germans make up all kinds of retarded foolishness like this.

Tackling this on my wifes renegade with 46,000 miles. Never had a thermostat fail so quickly on a vehicle before. Should I go aftermarket part since the Mopar one is obviously not great quality?

@RustBeltAuto

4 жыл бұрын

It will probably be a reboxed O.E. part.

@tommyhache945

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that question i have to change mine too, 2015 renegade trailhawk , i have order a aftermarket one for 30$ cheaper than mopar

Thanks! Amen to the criticism!! Wtf ay

And for future reference.... VW has a a TSB for a reflash to correct a P0128.... flash the pcm before your replace another one of those

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Probably changes the variation for time, and temperature, so the stat has a larger window to work in. Thanks for that!

LMFAO.LMFAO I HAVE TO DO THIS SAME PART TODAY.. THANK U FOR VIDEO AND THANK U FOR LETING ME KNOW HOW PIST I AM GOING TO BE HAHAHAHAHAH

Dude;love your pissed off attitde. You are so dam right. 🤣🤣

@RustBeltAuto

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't accept the program.

What if the child proof wire at 6:54 Is previously broken? The black tab looks like its missing. How else would it be able to come off?

@RustBeltAuto

5 жыл бұрын

If the tab is gone there should be nothing holding it on. It may be broke, but there is something in there. When the tabs are stuck broke, I can usually use a hook pick to get in there, and pull them up from the inside.

@lyazzie7162

5 жыл бұрын

So after you replace everything does the check engine light automatically go off. Or do you have to get that code erased?

@RustBeltAuto

5 жыл бұрын

@@lyazzie7162 you can clear the codes, but if you don't it should turn off somewhere under 250 drive cycles, and have a stored code.

Hi, I'm about to change my 2015, Jeep Renegade, Trailhawk 2.4L Thermostat. I ordered a new one on Ebay ($40.00) and it arrived yesterday...However, since watching your video, I'm a little concerned. My new thermostat is off centered like the old one you took out. I am able to center it by using my thumb and finger nail however (Although it's not loose), it still worries me. I'm wondering if someone is off-loading defective thermostats on the cheap via Ebay...It did come from a private residence down in Florida. It's the exact duplicate of the new one you put in. South Korea, Morpar authentic #....Do you have any thoughts on it and to the diagnosis you made of the old one you took out...In regards to being off center. I'd appreciate any feed back...Thanx.

@RustBeltAuto

2 жыл бұрын

Stick it in the hole. If it leaks, fix it. If the check engine light comes on, fix it again.

@ragnarok_bu3926

Жыл бұрын

You’re so wrong about where it’s made it’s made in Italy. I thing like a vw and German engineering is far superior than American and bruh it’s been Italian for years and now is French so learn who makes it first before you sound stupid and dumb about shit you should know and your garbage man get over it you had to work on a ITIALIAN jeep you moron

I’m with you bud Chrysler engineering is by far the stupidest I’ve seen and trust me i was swearing and complaining the entire time too 😂

I just did this on my 2.4 cherokee and it's a SOB

My thermostat works fine, heat, good Temps in hot and cold weather. Just that stupid service engine light comes on because of this. Wouldn't it be worth it to try a new sensor first? I got a simple OBDII using Torque app to reset the light now to regain 4wd back. If a mechanical thermostat works then it could be a faulty sensor.

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

It's usually always a thermostat. It's actually a thermostatic time code. It needs to get to operating temperature in a specified amount of time for emissions. When the wax in the thermostat motor gets distorted, coolant passes through it too early, and it takes too long to heat up.

What else does the bracket do , besides piss me off

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

It holds the car together. If you don't put it back on, the car might fall off.

Is the bleeding procedure hard without the tool to pull a vacuum on the system?

@RustBeltAuto

2 жыл бұрын

I just ran it to operating temperature, until the thermostat opened. Air will work its way to the highest point in the system.

@r3alfish

2 жыл бұрын

@@RustBeltAuto that's good news. The all data procedure only shows the method with the tool and some dodge techs told me they were extremely finicky to get the air out of. 🤷

@RustBeltAuto

2 жыл бұрын

@@r3alfish whatever the highest point in the system is, that's where the air will go. No amount of differential pressure (vacuum) will change that.

Yeah I used a 4ft prybar to break that coolant hose loose

How much antifreeze will I need to replace what I lose?

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

As much as what comes out. I think I used under a gallon.

@isolateddieselperformance3261

3 жыл бұрын

@@RustBeltAuto thanks. I called the dealership and told them to set the part and concentrate antifreeze out for the wife to pick up on her way home from work and of course they give her 50/50 so I'm hoping 1 gallon will cover it. Thats why i ask.. Thanks again!

They use all those plastic clippy clip clips to make it more difficult so you are forced to bring it to the dealer to bend you over with the labor cost to fix it.

How long did it take to replace it? Couple hours?

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Probably

How in The hell did you get to that last bolt on the bottom right hand side?

@RustBeltAuto

2 күн бұрын

Swivel socket? Did you watch the video?

About how long did this take start to finish?

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

yes.

@EvilWhiteMale63

3 жыл бұрын

4 days, 7 hours and 28 minutes!

The Chrysler Dealer here wants over 1000.00 dollars to do this job

Damn krauts

😂 My boy was getting frustrated with the Germans... Love the video but definitely hoping to find a different mechanic doing this job. No offense bro. I love the video... Had me rollin the whole time 😂 Thanks

thanks for making me laugh because i am getting so mad because i cant get that stupid bolt off on the bottom.

Good lord !

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh really!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

@GeeLee3o

3 жыл бұрын

Rust Belt Auto thanks for the educational video. Gonna spend the extra money to have a mechanic do it. 😂

I SEEN ANOTHER VID WHERE SOME DUDE PULLED THE VAC PUMP OFF FOR MORE ROOM.

It’s actually Italian. It’s a Fiat motor. But non the less a lot of unnecessary bull just to change a thermostat

I have that code too,why can't we just replace the sensor?with out taking the hole thing

@RustBeltAuto

4 жыл бұрын

It's a thermostatic time code. The thing doesn't heat up fast enough, because the thermostat is doing goofy stuff.

I took all my tools out to replace this hunk of junk for my mother-in-law... I took one look and said nope... it’s a fiat nightmare... dealer ship wants $800 to replace a thermostat????? And my guy said $600..... wtf it’s a thermostat.. What is this, a Porsche or a bmw in hiding?

Boy O Boy, that's a hell of a lot of crap to unhook just to get at the part you need to replace. Jeeze Louise...

@RustBeltAuto

5 жыл бұрын

Europeans engineers love to bury maintenance items. I thought I may have not edited out enough of my complaining. Thanks for watching!

I took that little air box remove the bolts gave me more room took a E5 socket removed those bolts holding the bracket out of there makes for easier disassemble and assembly threw away the bracket used 1/4 inch flat washers to take up the space worked out great but your rite they are a junk car.

Engineered with the dealership service department in mind. How can we make this simple job 3 times more difficult thus 3 times more expensive so that the average home mechanic wont want to even think about DIY. A pox on both their houses.

IM DOING ONE RIGHT NOW. SOME SERIOUS NEXT LEVEL BULLSHIT ON THIS SETUP.

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

I would agree with "different level" BS. If it was next level, it would somehow need to be better.

@bearsfan2085

3 жыл бұрын

@@RustBeltAuto it’s not fun, that’s for sure.

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

@@bearsfan2085 Trying to forget, thanks for watching.

i just did one of these on a cherokee. and i thought i was mechanically inclined. absolutely absurd design. engineers have no regard for repairs/service.

@RustBeltAuto

2 жыл бұрын

Lab coat engineers. Repairs/service, doesn't enter their minds. They make a product that caters to consumers. The consumers usually have no idea what they are really buying. That is reality.

My 2016 thermostat throw a check engine light dealer quote me $675 I'm just gonna let them deal with this mess lol

Dang it, damn German engineering. Let me spit on it lol

By the way. The Renegade is made in Italy, not Germany.

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard that one before ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Dont jump this rig ..... someone marked the negative post on battery with a RED positive + red mark

Keeps saying German...but this car was built in italy

What a pain in the ass to replace. My wife's Renegade thermostat is wonky...I sure as hell will let my son do this. I remember how easy changing thermostats were before all the forced government bullshit was added to cars.

The dealership charged $1,100.00 to replace the thermostat.

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

I made the video so others could do it for the price of a thermostat.

I bought my son a 2015 Renegade. 8 months later the lights comes while he is at college, good news would be that its in the open position when it does this. So, he can drive back home. Gonna work on it this weekend while he is home for spring break. Dealer wants $500 to do this repair. Did I mention I am putting my kid through college. Who has $500 laying around, geeez!

@RustBeltAuto

5 жыл бұрын

They have big expensive mouths to feed.

@scottmiller1958

5 жыл бұрын

@@RustBeltAuto Thank you very much for this video! Mine went smooth because of your video.

@RustBeltAuto

5 жыл бұрын

@@scottmiller1958 nice!

Would be a great video if it wasn't for all your whining and complaining. I hear enough of that at work. Other than that it's a very good tutorial. Thanks for posting. It helped me out.

@RustBeltAuto

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your whining and complaining. 😝

@RickMylum

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha

What a nightmare…

Italian engineering

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard that one b4.

Screw this. Have to do this in my wife's Jeep. Hell this seems like a nightmare. Screw Italy. And screw Chrysler for okay-ing this garbage design.

@RustBeltAuto

4 жыл бұрын

I hope your wife gives you the narcissistic supply you desire to make it all worth your while, as it was worth it somehow for Chrysler to wind up in bed with Fiat to get theirs.

@James-WM

4 жыл бұрын

@@RustBeltAuto I did it with a friend. My hands were literally too big to get in there for 70% of the job. Sad.

I’m gonna correct you it’s not German it’s a Fiat. The jeep renegade Trailhawk were built in Italy on the Fiat assembly line.

@RustBeltAuto

5 ай бұрын

If you say so.

Italian engineering my friend, it’s a fiat after all

@RustBeltAuto

3 жыл бұрын

Smells German. Chrysler jumped off the Volkswagon Mercedes train to file bankruptcy, walked across a couple borders, kept the Corp., and kept collecting government tax credits for having an American car company bail out. Neat trick for a failed company.

@jessesward9429

3 жыл бұрын

@Rust Belt Auto just finished this job at work. German, Italian we can agree that this was a shitty one

I am currently fighting this bullshit to do my sister a favor which she doesn't even appreciate and it is pain in the ass jobs like these that make me miss working on my 1977 Silverado. These jeeps are a joke and not a funny one either. The struggle is real with these jeeps

You'll have less problems with that car if you kept the engine bay clean.

@RustBeltAuto

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have time for all that OCD.

I just did this same repair. It sucked. The overflow tank nipple of course snapped of when I looked at it. What a POS.

Pays .5

Chrysler isn't German . Its Italian. Renegades are built in Italy

@RustBeltAuto

4 жыл бұрын

What's the difference?

Are you German? Lol our renegade does just fine. Happy micnicing.