1999 Volkswagen GTI Repair Question
Topics covered: Water pump, Coolant, Heater.
Mileage: 115,000 miles.
Mileage: 115,000 miles.
Asked on November 16, 2012
Volkswagen GTI Water pump Problem
Interiors heaters went cold but didnt loose water but temp gauge said stop
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Replied on November 16, 2012
Your engine is overheating.... most likely due to a bad water pump (no longer moving the coolant/water).
When the coolant stops moving, the heater inside the car is always cold.
Check for water pump circulation like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thcwatH_BpI&feature=plcp
Wat a bad pump looks like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJlS7MvfRXo&feature=plcp
Thomas
Replied on November 16, 2012
Forgot to include a GOOD water pump flow check:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJN3biTfdGE&feature=plcp
Thomas