VW Coolant Light Comes on but Car is not Overheating

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[@sienervanrensburg6644]

Why is the sensor not like the older ones that could be removed. The throw away of a bottle only adds to the pollution.. Old school is by far still much better

[@ralphadamo1857]

Of course, the idea of having a numbered sensor light coming on that tells you the EXACT nature of the problem(s) never occurs to the automobile manufacturers. These turkeys might as well install a sensor that does nothing and then install a second sensor that comes on when the sensor that does nothing malfunctions.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

We are going to talk about this on AskDAP Ep 95

[@gracefrederick6633]

😂😂👌 accurate

[@037cwash]

Does it the same exactly. Flashes in the morning on my way to work. Stops when I switch off the car and switch on again. The car runs perfect no overheating no strange noises, it just stresses me

[@cloyd6495]

vassilis nemitsas same with mine

[@KingdomOfBoxing]

vassilis nemitsas I put some black tape over mine😊

[@missmessi]

same so stressed

[@Kalash9777]

I have the same problem! Exact did you fix it ?

[@jaydenbleecker5528]

i have an audi and mine does this too, constantly. nothing is ever wrong with it and everything is just fine but it’s always coming on- same with the check engine light. I am unbelievably tired of seeing it.

[@billybob-zg4bx]

From the comments showing the amount of VW vehicles and range of years this is common and VW doesn’t care. The same thing happens in my 2019 Atlas the first cold day it saw and has never stopped. VW Technician said it’s a touchy sensor, problem is when you go to resale your car no one wants a car with a trouble light, whether it’s correct or not.

[@billybob-zg4bx]

Nope, none of that. Just had mine fixed. I’m no mechanic but I can tell you what my invoice says, “Front crankshaft sealing flange is leaking and needs replacement due to mechanical defect”. Had it back a week now and no error lights and I can finally use my auto start. Happy it’s fixed not happy I had to speed my time and some monies so VW could fix their defective product. Hope this helps.

[@bradz9413]

I am in the same situation this very minute! Thanks for all the help everyone

[@jenabell2429]

Same! Went to get into my car for work and this came on. I’m scared to drive to work being that it’s an hour away.

[@oneamericanlife3441]

@@jenabell2429 mee to😔

[@disgruntled_llama]

This exact situation happened to me this morning. 2016 GTI. I'm glad to see there are some options out there besides taking it to the dealer for a new engine. :)

[@bw1841]

Oh my! A light on my dash! Must take car to the dealer for new everything! Oh wait I just needed to tighten the gas cap. Nevermind.

[@davidgruen7423]

My 2007 Golf V GTI had the same symptom, and after I drive it and shut the key off and turn it back to on position while driving the light went away. The possible explanation was when I first started the car was cold, and coolant level was low, and most importantly, the street where I parked was had a valley on the ride side of the road and my right side tires were in the valley, so the car is tilted towards the right.

[@shanequacollins9096]

My vw has had this issue for many months, but my car was never actually over heating, so I figured it was just a weird sensor thing so I stopped paying attention to it. Last week I was driving around and pulled up to a friends house after the light has been on the entire time (about an hour) without turning off which never happened before. Pull up to the house and my car is smoking tons of black smoke from everywhere. Got it towed to a shop, they did an oil change and fixed the broken pipe that was leaking all of my coolant then filled up my coolant. Got it back, was in my car for maybe 10 min and the light came on again. Let it sit for a couple hours, got back in and drove for another 45 min and light never turned off. Hopefully it’s a bad sensor and not something I should be worried about this time:/

[@Trypta]

My car is also hard to start at cold start. Thanks for the video you helped pinpoint it. It's definitely the coolant temp sensor.

[@latoshasimone2876]

This is literally the only video that has helped me I have a vw jetta 2012 the exact same thing is happening except my reservoir started overflowing out of no where had a bad oil cooler got it fixed for a brand new radiator and reservoir and got the car flushed the light still popped on I changed the cap stll same thing hopefully it works going to try when I get off work today

[@ລາວລວມລາວ]

Due to my experience in the VW beetle, it could be bad sensor on the cooling reservoir itself. It must be replaced with original VW part, aftermarket part will not work.

[@dspock]

My 2013 vw cc is having this same issue and went all the way to 260. The coolant hose was cold but still going to the shop for further investigating

[@AudiophileTubes]

I've had the 'STOP: Check Coolant' light come on for the past 2 years, but only when it's cool outside. When the weather is warmer, from about May through September, the light never comes on. The car runs in the normal temp range, with no overheating. When I start the car, and the light comes on, I drive it for about 2 or 3 blocks, then shut the engine and restart, and the light goes away! The car is a 2003 GTI VR6.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Can anyone respond to this? The 'check coolant' light still comes on, but only during the Fall through Winter months, when the temperature outside is lower! It never comes on during the warmer Spring or Summer months. I've been driving the car for years like this, with no problems. The engine temperature range is always normal. Could this just be a bum sensor?

[@ISTHIStheKRUSTYKRABx]

i am having this issue too. ive noticed it only comes on when its cold but i also checked my fluids and there is none this time lol

[@trikemon]

Same problem here with polo 9N.

[@petecurran3995]

I've seen this a few times. Wrap a wooden dowel with fine sandpaper and rub the facing surfaces of the two wires. A deposit builds up over time and disrupts current through the liquid.

[@Ninoziss]

It is just happening to me on passat b6. But when i check the coolant level at first it is almost at the bottom of the bottle but when i open the cap to pour some in the coolant start rising and it comes back at the normal level, and then dash light goes off and everything is ok for days or weeks sometimes. Does that coolant bottle has some vent for releasing the pressure and it get stuck or it is something else that should send coolant back in the bottle. My mechanic checked and everything was ok at that moment so he just proposed that i change coolant bottle. Do you have any idea is that bottle problem or it could be water pump or something more sinister. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@angelisone]

ATG suggestions: Check the actual temperature of the coolant from the Coolant Reservoir (melon size). With a Thermometer respect to the Thermometer Car's Gauge (dashboard). If both reading are about the same... Change the Temperature Sensor Unit (right side top of engine) /or Thermostat. Do the Temperature Sensor replacement first. Thermostat & Water Pump replacement are no fun. FYI: ATG suggests & stated if car over 8 years old or 94K+, Replace the following PM's to prevent overheating, blown head & missed fire & poor milages: * Complete Timing Belt Kit (water pump, belt, tensioner, gaskets & so on) * Change all belts * Temperature Sensor * Thermostat * All Coolant Hoses * Spark Plugs * Oil & Filter? * Clean the Coolant Reservoir's Sensor (looks like to metal rods)

[@disgruntled_llama]

"Complete Timing Belt Kit" for a coolant sensor problem...that's a dealer's solution if I've ever seen one. Maybe start with cleaning the coolant reservoir sensor, then do the timing belt second.

[@rosefig1841]

It seems like most VW’s have that problems. Mine is doing that now and I don’t know what it is but I will check.

[@georgebradley1672]

Our 2013 Tiguan is in the DAP Repair shop right now with a similar problem. In our case the diagnosis calls for a new temp sensor and a new Rein metal water pump.

[@RedneckOutlaw1965]

08 New Beetle... Mine did that this morning.. outside temp in the 40s. Everything on the car checked out. Come to find out it's part of the system in this particular car to warn you that the engine hasn't come up to operating temperature and that you need to wait before you start driving. Edit... My temperature warning indicator went off after a few minutes while I was checking coolant levels and whatnot

[@hansschweikert9153]

There is a plug at the bottom of the coolant bottle, towards rear, that has a plug. The contacts of this plug can get corroded. Clean the contacts and problem will likely go away.

[@oneamericanlife3441]

Hlo i went mexhanic and they fix

[@Hoppa12345]

My golf MK4 also had this issue. started the coolant STOP sign on the highway. Pulled over and checked if there was coolant. there was and indeed it was circulating. Today the problem became even worse. The coolant gauge at the dash showed below 50C when the engine was hot. and it suddenly get up to 90 and then 130 till the moment it wasnt working at all. also the STOP coolant sign kept going on. With me it was the coolant sensor itself. Replaced the sensor all is fine now. drove 50 km without any issue now. So yes it can sometimes be the coolant sensor. Important to others... In this event no ECU codes were logged !

[@richardcarrie3094]

Desperate to find someone with same problem and eventually solution. VW 2009 touareg tdi. Does not overheat, lower coolant warning, bottle sensor is good since when I fill up to level the light turn off. But I need to add about 2liter of coolant for about 30 or so driving miles.

[@selulekoselu2248]

Coolant sensor displays that the car is over heating at the same time it says wiper fault plus it turns light on automatically and in that moment the indicators will not work the car is a polo TSI

[@carolcarrots4932]

Hi, Please forgive me for this late reply to your comment but I am experiencing the exact same problem with my POLO TSI. I would like to ask what you did to resolve this problem? What was the issue because my car has these exact same problems

[@lunaaoi5]

So i have a 2004 new beetle. The coolant light is on after u start the car but its just solid blue not flashing and it goes away, only coming on after its been sitting for a long time

[@saeedsuleman3252]

Thank you so much same issue on my jeeta tdi mk6 i done timing belt already but after 20km happen to me and every time between driving temperature light is on and after gone few minute later i check my car everything look normal no over heating coolant level perfect only issue coolant bottle bad 🙂🙏

[@jamie81972]

Topped off the coolant bottle 98 VW Jetta MK3 the light didn't come back on. Thank you for this video.

[@tmh6848]

My mk3 is doing this no over heating and I just changed the resivour and made sure it is bled and has proper coolant level and the light is still flashing at me.

[@CherandCherAlike]

I have a 2011 Jetta and it just happened to me on first start of the day. It’s been super cold recently and tomorrow we’re supposed to drop down to 10 degrees wind chill factor. I’m first owner and this has NEVER happened to it before.

[@yousifdelvalle4162]

Is this what it was? or something else? did it go away? Thanks

[@daneyoutz7148]

Why all these stupid sensors! I love tech, but it seems so pointless when one could just check the coolant for any issues and if there is already a gauge showing whether or not it is overheating.... they always seem finicky and just add headache. Perfect it or just throw it out..

[@themaz6802]

Dane Youtz that's the deal forn the dealer's. Parts sales.. Buy lexus older are better .. All new cars all are a pc of shut.

[@goreobsessed2308]

volkswagen are german and germans love their redundancies and overengineering god bless their souls

[@delelinemcdonald9414]

My reservoir isn’t holding coolant but not running hot. What could be the issue? Should I start by replacing the reservoir?

[@zerin1512]

Hello from Bosnia. I have seat altea XL 2007and has same issue. I will try to clean contact on the plug underneath the cooling liquid bottle, as some of you wrote. Thanks for the video

[@ethanallison6279]

I’m having a coolant problem with 2017 Golf Alltrack. No coolant light coming on. Temperature gauge appears to work normally then rises rapidly to 260F. Let the car idle and the temp slowly goes back down. Coolant level is normal. Two codes are present after replacing heater control solenoid valve. P2556 engine coolant level sensor and POOAF Turbocharger boost control A module. Radiator fan runs normally.

[@reubenmunungwe]

This is happening to me with my 2013 VW Amarok BiTDI, 3 times now. Thanks for the insights.

[@562vin]

What did you do?

[@reubenmunungwe]

elvincrz I found out that the rubber seal on the oil cooler was worn because it was not sitting properly and hence creating a high pressure driven leak. We changed entire oil cooler - the bakkie is now perfect! 😃

[@UAEM4]

The same exact thing happened to me with my MK7 GTI, it started after increasing the engine's oil. when i got the car after the service the light never came.

[@weman5390]

I have a 2014 Jetta 1.8t and I'm checking my coolant tank level sensor(if that's what it is). How much voltage should the sensor harness receive from ecu if any? Because when I check the harness going to sensor I can't find a good power wire. Btw nothing's wrong with the car just doing this to learn thanks in advance.

[@davidcastellanos7633]

I have 2013 vw GTI and can’t figure why the water overheats and spills out of the reservoir tank ONLY after I shut off the engine..no overheating issues while driving and it’s at 190F* as it should be..has new water pump..please help

[@canada507]

same happens with me this coolant light comes on dashboard they changed the thermostat and flush the coolant after that it runs smooth but when i drive for longer it again shows that light and collant is bubling any solution for that ?

[@Mapparrott]

I have a 1989 t25 and the coolant light flashes intermittently .The level is ok and temp is ok. Ive changed scensors but still an issue . Is it worth changing the coolant bottle ? Ive also changed the cap

[@teannaaldughaim1990]

I already replaced my coolant bottle there no leaks toook to the mechanic but the light keeps coming on it’s not over heating

[@LubaLuba1]

I don’t understand your temp was 190 ??

[@moi_are-d0ne773]

Grettings feom Honduras central america, my beetle mk5 recently warn this light, so i check the temp fan, i found a bag stuck on the motor fan, i guess the Ecu or sensor detect a minor revolution on the fan...

[@ajfgerfer]

my 2012 passat has been doing this also, I added coolant and the issue went away for maybe one day. Now every time I start the car it beeps at me with the check coolant light. Seems like VW has some shotty sensors

[@oneamericanlife3441]

If anyone having high coolant temprature warning but engine and everything is good still light coming go to valvoline like i did they fix it in 1 minute for freer

[@CCsecretShop]

Valvoline? Never heard of the place

[@DMITRITHEGREAT117]

My Mk.6 GTI's coolant temp light flashes but the engine temp stays nominal and the coolant level is fine in the reservoir. I'm thinking it could be an issue with the sensor, or in worst case scenario, I may need a new water pump. Any ideas? I'm going to get a new coolant temp. Sensor tomorrow and see if installing it would make it go away. Lez see...

[@kalebweiss4643]

I have this exact same issue on my 2017 VW Jetta 1.4T. I got my sensor replaced by a mechanic but this did not fix the issue. I also changed my coolant reservoir bottle. I thought this solved my issue since this problem did not occur for a month after replacing. However, it has recently started doing it again. Not entirely sure what this is.

[@kalebweiss4643]

Did changing the sensor work for you?

[@gavinsumpter8573]

Haven’t drove my mk5 in two days (called for snow so I drove my suv for safe measures) just a little while ago I went to start it up and it flashed that light (23 degrees Fahrenheit out) i checked it and it was full so maybe the coolant bottle is bad 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@krishnanandsahu2982]

I have faced the same problem. Its the coolant bottle issue. Just replace it and everything is back to normal.

[@debbieg8260]

I have a 2010 chevy camaro. I took it for an oil change. they said there is a small leak and the best way to find the leak is to steam clean it and add dye and drive it about 40 miles and come back. I left and drove a few minutes down the road and parked. I was in idle for literally 20 seconds when engine overheating warning came on. I turned off car and called them, told me to bring car badk. guy checked car and said most likely a wire got a little wet when doing the steam clean and he stated you could even smell 'water' in the air. he said car was fine. drove home literally 2 minutes when overheat came back on, parked and turned off car but fan kept running under the hood. called the guy again. suddenly he says that my car may really be overheating and to bring it back and leave over night, blah blah. Cant it be the same wire is still a bit wet? suddenly I have to leave it and most likely pay a hefty price to check it out. have you ever heard of this? he said the guys are not very neat when the do the steam tests and that is why some wire got wet.

[@arrepuess]

Unfortunately i cant get a coolant tank for the 2002 VW Eurovan. Any of these interchangeable with other tanks with minor modifications?

[@solswish7624]

How do you check the flow? Do you need to wait until the car gets up to heat and check the pressure inside the pipes?

[@marcbrown3922]

Hello my VW Touran 2004 2.0 fsi petrol is not overheating but the low coolant light comes on after about an hour of driving the car and when I go check the bottle the coolant is gone but if I gently release the coolant cap the water will then come back but last a little while till it does the same thing again, I have recently changed the thermostat housing as I thought it might be that but I am still getting the same problem there is no oil in the water and no water in the oil. I have tried running the car without the cap idling for about 45mins and it gets to temperature and then starts overflowing the coolant, but doesn't seem to calm down as it would if it was air locked, do you have any advice please....? just to confirm the car never overheats and stays at normal temperature

[@RLS1]

My car is doing the exact same thing even when it's 20ﾟ F outside and I've just turned my car on. There's absolutely 0 way it's overheating.

[@danielledee171]

Mylight came on as soon as i turned it on but lately when i shut my car off it makes light a boiling sound behind my dash on the right side where the coolant area is but my car is not over heating.. i think i need to put more coolant and there is more water in there which boils faster right

[@tonyolson6754]

Does it to me when it gets cold. 2012 Volkswagen passat se. Coolant in overflow and temp gauge stays firm at 190.

[@goreobsessed2308]

cool mine just started doing this ill check on the bottle it has alot of shorts in the dash area though so might be that aswell

[@jy11221]

Yes my temp warning came on for 15 minutes and I had coolent in it

[@mecaniquetounsi]

I have a vw polo 6r and have the sae issue Changed the coolant tank Changed the radiator fan sensor Had my radiator flushed but still the same issue The light flashes for 3 minutes and then goes away Coolant level is good but im going insane pls help

[@qmtv5772]

My Audi A6 2007 car shows coolant low level but the coolant is full in the box. The car stopped after driving 10 km and even engine isn’t getting start now. What to do?

[@nhlanhlakhumalo2763]

My car flashes a light when I'm driving fast I have changed most of the suspected component but still the coolant light flashes when I'm driving fast....they say it not overheating I really don't know what to do now..

[@oneamericanlife3441]

What should i do same pronlem

[@juancervantes570]

I have a 02 Jetta 1.8t The temp light always coming on and off but it does not over heat and I change the sensor already (Ofc I got coolant) Any suggestions ?

[@squirr3el363]

Did you find anything out about your issue? I have an 02 ALH beetle and light just started coming on. Brand new temp sensor and coolant reservoir. Levels are all good and I did a coolant flush before installing new reservoir.

[@illdrumatik391]

Can water pump leak cause a squeaky rattling near the belt next to coolant bubble? I owen a 03 Jetta

[@Londonbridge978]

My B8.5 A4 coolant light came on and the coolant level was fine. The dealer have found corrosion on the terminals that triggered the light

[@jonathancarig4602]

Hello I hope you can help me. I have a VW Tiguan TSI 2010 model, I am based in the middle east where weather is changing two times a year. Now every time summer comes the temperature in my country reach up to 50 degrees, that is the time I am having issues every time I start my car the AC switch off then error in my dash board appear, not only that the electric parking is not working. Thanks in advance for your help.

[@josuemedina3727]

I have a question oil is passing to antifreeze tank.. but no overheating or whater into motor..its just oil into antifreeze tank..any help..please its mk7.

[@amcrae1]

Rather than replace the bottle, you may be able to scrape the metal tabs in the bottle and expose a fresh surface...

[@stevenhoward100]

Electric water pump failure! It does not show on fault codes. Replace pump £105 Eurocarparts UK

[@amcrae1]

The car would overheat if the water pump failed, correct?

[@goreobsessed2308]

@@amcrae1 yes very quickly

[@stevieb6185]

Hi, I have a VW passat 2017 - the temperature gauge goes over 90c once in a while and on one occasion the red temperature gauge warning light came on - I went to get diagnosed no faults appeared on the device. However nearly every morning I see the gauge go over 90c and then back again. I've tried to mess around with the heating and noticed that when I turn off the heating system the indicator goes back to 90c - any idea what the issue could be?

[@jenabell2429]

Same thing is happening to me this morning. It’s not hot out at all. I turned the car on and this light came on. It’s it hard to replace can you do a video please? I’d rather not take it into the shop and be charge a thousand for it.

[@iceboy5469]

Hey what was the outcome? Did you get it fixed?

[@jeremydaly5663]

Have a 2013 volkswagon jetta light is on radiator is leaking car is pulling I hit a deer so. Car would start and quit I had too restart car not sure if car is ok. Saw oil on the ground?

[@aijaz649]

When I start my car it shows me the engine heating light .After going 2 to 3 hundred metres.i stop my car take the key out .then start again then it shows nothing . please advise me.thanl you sir.

[@victorhelmcke4274]

How about at cold start ups only. My 2000 Jetta has that light coming on only at cold starts

[@CherandCherAlike]

FadedHero Icon I have a 2011 and it just happened to me .. never has come on before and first start of the day. Did you find out what was wrong with yours?

[@lofijapanboy1494]

So it's basically telling you need to put radiator fluid in your car.... I have to be honest my mini Cooper 2007 had this and I was already worried about the weird noise but I just realized it was just the timing chain well hopefully just the timing chain....

[@angeltorres1691]

I have that problem and is only went is cool in the morning 30 or below ones warm up goes away

[@leylahussein6586]

I have a Tiguan 2014 . Can engine flashing ruin the cars engine? And for oil i use fully synthetic oil 15,000 km . A friend recommended the max i should do is 10,000 because of the very hot county I live in. What are the things that can ruin your engine and your motor ?

[@maxentuiscloete7301]

Hi i have a 2005 polo 1.9 tdi... Coolant light came om check all the levels all seem fine except my water expansion tank aas overfull and the liquid in it smelled like diesel

[@maryv7160]

This just happened to me. I have a nissian maxima 08 and my needle went up and fixed my fans and it stopped now that temperature light came on. What can it be? Please help 🙏

[@babelonchabalala1690]

Sometimes its just the reservoir level plug not properly inserted or faulty reservoir level sensor

[@codered5431]

I just changed my bottle. I was driving home car wasnt over heating. Coolant was full. I pop hood. An bottle was empty so i open cap a bit an coolant came flowing back in to the bottle. Can some help me out here. Im confused. I blead the system. An this is still happening

[@AntonioTorres-ve4uw]

My STOP CHECK COOLANT LIGHT came on and the guage went from about 180 to all the way in just a second....car wasnt hot ,it has coolant and fans are working.....just trying to narrow down anything I should check since this is my first vw...its a 2007 vw gti 2.0 turbo.....could it be the coolant tank sensor messing with guage also

[@jacquesvanderwesthuizen7287]

I have a Volkswagen Polo 1.6 2003. Started getting low coolant level warning (coolant light flashing). I checked the coolant level. Then I replaced the battery (it was due anyway). Then I replaced the coolant reservoir (i.e. the level sensor which is integrated into the bottle). And the flashing coolant light still persists. Any ideas what could be the problem?

[@trikemon]

Got the same problem 1 year now with a polo 9N. New expansion coolant bottle, new temp sensor, wires until the cluster checked, connections ok (all parts German OE). Still flashing and beeping. Got the problem fixed?

[@timboslice9323]

This happens to my 2022 taos. I’ll start it to idle on a cold day and when I get in there is a red caution and a red temp warning. The thermostat however still shows a cold engine. I restart the car and problem is gone. If I don’t, light stays on for entire trip. But thermostat never goes past half way.

[@fashiondealer]

ever find out what it was? my 23 jetta is doing the same thing, pretty much at

[@moe_yusuf_khan4250]

Hi not sure if you can help me I have a 2014 golf 7 gti the vehicle goes right up to 190 but the car is not overheating so i changed the water pump and the coolant bottle/sensor but it still doing the same thing it says on the vcds that the engine coolant sensor has electrical malfunctions tried to clear it but it comes on again Please help asap .....thanks

[@darlal2698]

Same happened to me today. 07 vw eos 2.0T. Not overheating,

[@FaizanKhan-iw2sp]

I have coolent problem with vw polo 1.2 TDI 2012 I have to top up two to three time in 40 miles journey no leakage water pump,head gasket expansion tank changed unfortunately problem still there,

[@oneamericanlife3441]

I have high coolant light i went to valvoline mear me then they fix it in 1 minute for free Tro kro bhai

[@AlexP-yb7gh]

This happen to me recently I drive a GTI MK6 anyways it was just a bad thermostat

[@boomjeep99]

I have 98 bug 2.0. 4 days ago it started temp lite coming on as I was on a 30 miles trip one way I pulled over bottles full and fans weren't even on I was able to take lid off over flow rite away ,I had been driving bout 15 miles and it was bout 91 degrees out car wasn't over heating you could tell,??? do ya think over flow bottles bad

[@armedforcesofpakistan6886]

Although its too late to comment and ask but i am facing an issue... I own a Diahtsu Mira.. sometime its temperature light goes on while engine in not overheating, along with the speedometers and fuel meters go off.. after sometime it becomes alright but i noticed the issue 3,4 times a day... Car is not overheating, cooling system is fine, thermostat valve is removed as here is too hot.. need to resolve the issue plz help

[@armedforcesofpakistan6886]

When it is really overheated its light starts flashing but in my case steady red temperature light goes on with loss of meters ( speedo, fuel etc)

[@nikoabednego1734]

Please help i hv a vw polo blm engine the coolant blow out tru reservoir breather while am drivin bt the car does not overheat fan turns on fine at 90 degres ,i resently changed the reservoir cap nd tried to bleed the system many times bt nothing helps

[@CCsecretShop]

Vw 05’ Toureg This just started happening to me and no overheating(thankfully) but you said a new coolAnt bottle should do it ? Or maybe it isn’t needs more coolant. And do I mix coolant and water? Can I just put water? Thank you

[@MsOtisRegrets1]

Exact same thing happened to me, thank you

[@moonpie2866]

Just had this happen on my way home tonight (Friday night). Pulled over - coolant level is fine, car is not overheating (running at the exact same temp as always) and a friend with an OBD scanner found no faults or error messages. 2017 Turbo Beetle. Scared the crap out of me. Have to wait until Monday to get the pump checked, then the sensor. Can I skip going to work tomorrow because I don't want to drive it? ;)

[@iceboy5469]

Same with me 2015 golf that I just bought 2 days ago, what was the outcome?

[@moonpie2866]

@@iceboy5469 Went to the dealer for a service call - had to get the recalled shifter microswitch replaced anyway and I came home with the coolant light still on. They were wanting to replace the cluster. 11,000 miles and they want my money. Not happening. Drove home with the same engine temp and coolant level. Also filed a complaint against the dealership/service department for skipping the required multi-point inspection. Dummies - I have cameras for the front, back and interior. I know exactly what they did and didn't do.

[@iceboy5469]

@@moonpie2866 Damn well at least you caught them lol, my dealership was super sketch too. Brought it in for them to look at it and they couldn't find anything wrong, they said it could be caused by an air pocket. Guess I'll just have to live with this stupid coolant light.

[@moonpie2866]

@@iceboy5469 I bought a replacement coolant bottle on Amazon for about $25.00 - waiting for it to arrive. The dealership charges $100 for the bottle and $100 to put it in. It's 2 screws and 2 tubes. Asshats. I've got the video from my cameras uploaded to KZbin - still set to not public, and will send it to the head of the dealership and corporate tomorrow. *Side note: I'm a chick and I hate to think what they do to women who come in there with no idea about their car. I've got enough spare time that I can hound them once a week forever... and post my video to the public and start leaving reviews all over the internet.

[@moonpie2866]

@@iceboy5469 I had a similar problem with an old Rabbit that I had - no computer driven lights on the dashboard back then. Every now and then, I had to take the radiator cap off and "burp" it. My Dad was a VW mechanic who taught me that trick. Cold engine, remove the cap, start the car, run it for a minute or two and replace the cap. Might be worth a try.

[@FishinBob]

I'm having a like problem in my 2012 Passat TDI 2.0. The light comes on steady but the car heats up to 190 and stays consistent. The thermostat and water pump are fine. If I pull over and stop and restart the car, things are ok. I've got a code checker and no codes show. Could this be the coolant bottle? Is the sensor located in the coolant bottle? Thanks

[@joaorebelo8384]

Yes

[@jewelsluv67]

Our 2006 dodge caravan was leaking coolant all over, we took it in a shop they put a new water pump in and a new radiator then a few months later the tempture gage said it was over heating but did’nt stay lit up on the temp gage it went down after a few seconds so we took it in again to same place and they said it was the thermostat so they put a new one in and after about a few days of getting it back it started doing it again …it would only show over heating and as soon as we pulled to the side we would either shut it down for a few seconds or even let it still run in park and it would go down and drive it through out the day off and on and it would’nt do it anymore just one time a day and it would only do it after driving it about 3 miles or less and then it would’nt do it anymore even if we drove it off and on during the day >>> what could that be please help could it be a blown head or a blown head gasket? ty

[@romansnagulevics502]

Yesterday with vw up 2016,now is good

[@moirahetherman-croteau8252]

I have a 2015 Passat 1.8 T Wolfburg. On Saturday while warming up my car it flashed. I shut the car off and it didn't come back on. I called the VW shop and he told me I should stop by and he would add coolant. Car ok to drive just watch temp gauge. Car is not over heating and light didn't appear until today (4 days later). Same situation happened. I have a full bottle of red / orange VW coolant in my trunk from my 2007 VW passat does anyone know if I can use this/

[@mirsadiljazi4558]

Hi I have a golf 5 1.9 66kW, sometimes very severe engine works, ie if fighting machine that works without moving arrows 8-9 Amongst stays normal in some cases after a short journey and drop arrows 10-11 and the engine runs rough works. I introduced the first computer for any errors but there is nothing. I liked going to give me an explanation

[@Diggymbluv]

i have a subaru i just brought last month. nd now my horn was beeping by its self a day after i got my front brakes and routers done because it was sweeking . so i had to get my horn taking out so now i need a new horn, and everytime i start my car, my cooling light is on for like 4 mins then its off and my engine makes this loud noise when i first start it. nd when i was on the high way 2 days ago nd exiting the highway and my car started swering , i feel like this is too much for me because this is my first car and everything is going bad and the dealer said nothing was wrong with it, i test drove it nothing was wrong but a day later everything way bad. i just want to know whats actually wrong so i dont spend my hard earn money. and the h and c isnt on the subaru dashboard so is so difficult to know about the cooling light

[@Ovrful]

I have similar problem on skoda 2.0tdi 2016 184hp. Im actually losing coolant, but no overheating or weird oil color/level or any weird exhaust smoke. Car is running perfectly normal and it stays in normal level a while and then after like 200km it suddenly drops. It usually drops over night when the car is cooling down and inhave to top it up. Haven't found a leakage yet. Anyone had similar problem?

[@rookwalker1141]

Mine just did it this morning :( Thanks for the video

[@iceboy5469]

Did you ever find out the problem?

[@itswais77]

Coolant sensor guys... you know how the volkswagen sensors are like

[@stevenhoward100]

Electric water pump failure, not linked to fault codes!

[@TeamCupcayke]

Just happened to me. Video came up immediately

[@oneamericanlife3441]

Mee too i went valvoline they fix in 1 mimute for fre