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2003 Audi A3 Repair Question


Topics covered: Thermostat, Coolant, Engine.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on February 11, 2013

Audi A3 Thermostat Problem

I have just replaced the thermostat on my car due to a leak. now it take the car forever to warm up and when i put the heaters on the engine temp drops.. help
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Replied on March 28, 2013

Assuming you bled the coolant system properly and got all the air out (which I would double-check cause that may be your issue). Either you put in the wrong temperature thermostat or the thermostat you installed is stuck open (faulty),

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