On my 1.8T recently had "O" ring gasket leak on driver's side of coolant flange at rear of engine. Was on interstate when leak started. Stopped three times to refill system before reaching my destination. Each time engine overheated (temp gauge went to max) before I got refill. Thinking...

I bought another 2003 VW Passat 1.8T I'm not feeling any heat inside the car the temp gauge was reading about 190F when I picked it up. After a few days the engine temp gauge was being funny. Temp kept dropping driving on the highway the temp was at maybe 140F but in the city temp rose too...

I was getting NO HEAT out of my vents...5 or 10 degrees above ambient...Tops. Made the last two weeks here in NJ a real joy. I took advantage of the first above freezing day here to do a backflush. I backflushed my 2000 V6 ATQ today for two hours. 1/2 gallon of CLR and 3.5G of hot (when I...

The one for the temp gauge on a '03 2.8 V6. The gauge was erratic , then stopped moving all together. Operating temp remains normal. Also the correct part name, since I asked for a temp sensor, and this one is located lower rad hose area. Didn't fix guage.

I have a 2001 passat V6 260,000 miles. Recently my car has been refusing to start when cold, the only way to get it going is a lot of cranking and starting fluid. My first thought was coolant temp sensor, it was only a few bucks so I picked one up. Attempted to replace it but the retention clip...

Until the mods figure out what happened to my original thread, I'm starting a new one. Fortunately, since I was auto-notified of responses to the old thread, I have a copy of most of the original replies. Hopefully this isn't a bad omen related to my upcoming timing belt job! I've been...

99 V6. Was driving along today, and the coolant warning light started flashing. I looked at the temp gauge, and it was approaching red line. :icon_eek: Pulled over immediately. Coolant level is perfect, and perfect pink color. The oil was pretty low (I have a slow leak), but I added some...

I have an 04 v6. I'm having trouble getting the clip back into place. I've searched the forums and YouTube and got alot of good info but just looking for a little help. There are grooves that the clip goes into. To be clear the clip goes on the inside, not around the tube? I've been trying to...

Hello, I have a VW CC 2.0t 2010 that i bought a few months ago and it ran fine for about 3-4 months. The first issue happened when cold weather started. It was a battery problem, my car would not start if i let it sit for the night. I bought a new battery and the issue was fixed. The car...

Hows it going guys? This is my first post here. Awhile back I bought an 02 1.8T Passat from a coworker for cheap. I needed wheels & he had too many cars. The car has 431K on the clock but it seemed pretty sound so I bought it. The work I have done on it so far has kept me pretty busy. Unplugged...

Hi, new to site and looking forward to having a good read through all the threads posted already, I have jus purchased another VW Passat 1.8, great motor and just got through MOT, will need some advise from you all at Passatworld once I have a look over the niggly bits that need sorting, main...

So I got a VAG OBD-eleven reader for xmas, and I noticed my exhaust temperature is supposedly 1000 degress. That seems awfully hot, is it supposed to be that hot? Or am I looking at the CC temp? How hot is the exhaust manifold supposed to be, because I don't know where to find the sensor for...

Hello, Anyone think my thermostat is stuck open? I'm not sure b/c: - still get hot air coming out of the air vents into the cabin; - when I sit idle for 5 minutes, temp gauge slowly increases to the middle 190*. 2002 Passat 1.8T 100,000 miles During this winter in zero to 30-degree weather...

Hi all, i have a 1.9tdi 2008, coming home it flashed check coolant with the temp gauge on the dash i topped it up it was a bit low, next night on the way home it flashed up again this time the temp went up to 120degs (normal it about 90degs) i stopped to make sure the rad was not leeking it was...

I had to re-register using a different name because I have yet to receive an email with a temporary password so I can log in and change my old one. I've been locked out of my old account and have sent numerous messages to the site administrator with no replies. Now I can't even post a message...

First off I have a 2001 Passat GLX 2.8. I was going down highway a few weeks ago and steam was coming from the hood and car running hot. T oil it to a mechanic who said my heater core was no good. Didn't have the $$$ to fix so he suggested bypass. Said I could drive it just would have no heat...

Have an 03 1.8t passat wagon with 108k miles on it. I had a p2181 code come up so I replaced the thermostat and sensor, and had thr water pump changed 20k ago. Bought the sensor from autozone with the o ring. Drove thr car, everything ran smooth and the CEL turned off. Did all this a month ago...

Ever since my friend removed my radiator and did a full timing belt, water pump, thermostat service I have had an issue with the coolant temp on my car and I think it is related somehow to the auxilary fan. The coolant temp gauge never goes above middle while driving or at idle, but if I turn...

Hi, My car ( TDI 170 2.0L PD ) have too many DPF regen even if I drive a lot on highway ... engine less powerfull , higher IDLE and diesel consumption and sometime if I push the engine over 2500 the turbo goes off and I have an engine light warning ( the one with the spiral ) And each time...

04 Passat 1.8t Car has 183k. Ive only had the car for a couple months. Have had problems consistantly. Most recent.... I am not at all a mechanic, I just enjoy puzzles.... Car over heat blinking red light, took car to mechanic. Thermostat housing $21, he charges me 100. Car is running fine...