Overheats

Tiny
DRUANNQUEAL
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  • 1998 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 156,000 MILES
We replaced the thermostat but it still overheats.
Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 AT 6:54 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2carpros.com

Does it overheat when you are at highway speeds or does it seem to only happen when you are in stop and go traffic? Have you noticed if the cooling fans are turning on when the engine is hot? Also, are there any coolant leaks and have you flushed the radiator to make sure it is clear?

Here are a few links you may find of interest. Let me know the specifics and if there is something that seems to make it happen.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-electric-fan-motor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-flush-and-refill-all-cars

Let me know if any of that helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Thursday, July 25th, 2019 AT 7:07 PM
Tiny
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We replaced the coolant sensor gauge. Now it doesn't overheat.
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Wednesday, July 31st, 2019 AT 3:09 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

Do you replace the gauge itself or the sensor?

Joe
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Wednesday, July 31st, 2019 AT 6:14 PM

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