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2003 Corsa question

  • 25-07-2009 12:34pm
    #1
    fifomania
    Closed Accounts Posts: 606 ✭✭✭


    A local scrappage dealer has a 2003 corsa for sale. it's been hit at the front headlight and has been repaired. i took it out for a short drive and the temperature hand shot up to half way straight away and when the car stopped it went down again, my question is is this normal? any help greatly appreciated!


Comments

  • #2
    BoardsRanger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 706 ✭✭✭BoardsRanger


    Well it would be normal if the owner had it running before you came. That in itself might be a negative sign.


  • #3
    fifomania
    Closed Accounts Posts: 606 ✭✭✭fifomania


    It wasn't running before I drove it. I'm really tempted to buy it but don't want the temperature dial to signal some serious underlying problem?? :o


  • #4
    atlantean
    Registered Users Posts: 556 ✭✭✭atlantean


    I would not be too worried if it only went half way up. A lot will go 3/4 up and then fall back as the thermostat opens and will then sit at about 90-92.

    How far did you drive it?


  • #5
    fifomania
    Closed Accounts Posts: 606 ✭✭✭fifomania


    atlantean wrote: »
    I would not be too worried if it only went half way up. A lot will go 3/4 up and then fall back as the thermostat opens and will then sit at about 90-92.

    How far did you drive it?
    I didn't drive it far, about 500 metres or so.


  • #6
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    I assume the temperature gauge on a Corsa only works with the ignition on. If so, the car was already warm when you drove it.


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