1999 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
115,000 MILES
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interiors heaters went cold but didnt loose water but temp gauge said stop
Nov 16, 2012 at 6:54 PM
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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
Nov 16, 2012 at 11:21 PM
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Forgot to include a GOOD water pump flow check:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJN3biTfdGE&feature=plcp

Thomas
Nov 16, 2012 at 11:21 PM