[Jewel Red 5]

Funny you guys can't get it to temp. mine won't stay cool, My 2011 1.4 auto LTZ after water outlet replaced and recall update mine goes up to 233 on my scan gauge even as high as 243 and fan is on high. Yes coolant is full and system was burped several times. I don't get it it was 8 degrees last nite on highway temp got to 233 pulled over and opened hood fan was engage why won't the thermostat open sooner to cool motor fan should not be on at 8 degrees out. I even removed the 2 blank spacers a few years ago on the side of the grill that blocks some air from getting to radiator. Been back to dealer 4 times was told car is running normal. I don't think so also just so happens my powertrain warranty runs out next week how convenient.

 

[Jewel Red 5]

Feel the radiator hoses once you pass 230. The top should be hot and bottom one warm at least. If they're not, your thermostat is not opening, or at least as much as it should be.

Your right the bottom hose is cool not warm so is it the thermostat or the sensor on top of thermostat.