Hi Sgould,
If my thermostat is bad, not closing enough and the temperature sensor is good, i should be loosing coolant (or least a drop in coolant level since it is been used), assuming the info sent to the control unit which doesn't tell the thermostat to close. My understanding is both thermostat and temperature sensor are either bad or good, there's no middle ground. I eliminated the thermostat itself because i am not loosing any coolant and i making a calculated guess that the temperature sensor is sending signals that the engine is always cool, meaning the thermostart would not open, hence stuck in the closed position, no coolant released no fans would kick in and start, the reason why my temperature gauge on the dashboard never gets to 9'O clock (except in a stationary position).
Homework for all, any comments will be appreciated.