bad thermostat?

BoostFrenzy · Post by **BoostFrenzy** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:29 am

it never goes above "almost half" on the gauge and when it's cold like this (12f) it takes forever to warm up in the city, seems to get to "almost half" pretty quick on the highway though (most of my commute is city)anyone have a picture of their fully warm needle position?

zionzr2 · Post by **zionzr2** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:20 am

This is normal!!

BoostFrenzy · Post by **BoostFrenzy** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:46 am

is it? the heat sure could be a lot hotter

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:33 am

Our '05 temp gauge runs just below 1/2 with plenty of heat. Have you checked the coolant level and the heater door operation?????

Tubaryan12 · Post by **Tubaryan12** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:08 pm

Quote, originally posted by djb383 Â»Our '05 temp gauge runs just below 1/2 with plenty of heat.Ain't that the truth. I usually only turn the temp knob to about 3/4 open when the car is fully warmed up. If I turn it all the way to max I need to open the windows.

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:22 am

Normal. Happens on our Vibe and also on a friend's 2003 Corolla.

BoostFrenzy · Post by **BoostFrenzy** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:36 am

on the water temp icon it has 3 hashes on the thermometer then two wavy "water lines" below that, on mine the needle at it's highest position is below the 3 hashes but resting on the upper of the two squiggly lines definitely isn't making the cabin "hot" in 15 degree weather, i just leave it CRANKED

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