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Exeo Rog · 19-01-2011, 18:41

Only had my 143 ST Diesel for a week but noticed that the temp gauge seems to take an age to reach the mid-point "90" mark. The heat comes through from the heater quite quickly but I need to do 5 miles of motorway driving for the indicated temp to reach normal.

I wondered if the thermostat is stuck open? What about yours?

*Seatmann* · 19-01-2011, 19:15

My 2000 Cordy tdi's the same even with a new thermostat. I'm fairly sure that's just the way the diesels are. Could be wrong though.

*stuarttunstall* · 19-01-2011, 19:52

Mine takes a long time.......

*RobM* · 19-01-2011, 21:08

There was a decent discussion here recently when somebody else asked the same question (have a search and find it). It's very normal

Fortunately the air vents are heated by a dedicated source, so you can be toasty warm while the Temp' gauge is still sat low.

Exeo Rog · 19-01-2011, 22:43

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Originally Posted by RobM

There was a decent discussion here recently when somebody else asked the same question (have a search and find it). It's very normal

Fortunately the air vents are heated by a dedicated source, so you can be toasty warm while the Temp' gauge is still sat low.

Thanks for the heads up - I am new here but I've found the thread you mention and it appears that my car is behaving normally

Stupra · 19-01-2011, 22:57

It was me. I posted the original thread last winter. (2009). It is normal to see the gauge go up, then go down in traffic on very cold days..

*OLDOILER* · 20-01-2011, 11:54

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Originally Posted by Exeo Rog

Only had my 143 ST Diesel for a week but noticed that the temp gauge seems to take an age to reach the mid-point "90" mark. The heat comes through from the heater quite quickly but I need to do 5 miles of motorway driving for the indicated temp to reach normal.

I wondered if the thermostat is stuck open? What about yours?

No it is because the diesel engine is MORE thermally efficient than a petrol engine, and therefore takes longer to warm up !!

*Nath.* · 14-12-2011, 19:15

Just found this thread after searching as my cr170 is taking an age to warm up at the moment, in fact it failed to get to 90 degrees today on a 25mile trip on the motorway

*RobM* · 14-12-2011, 20:13

You'll probably find most are the same. Mine didn't hit 90' at all the other day when it was 2-degress outside, even on a 45 minute journey. It was a fairly relaxed journey, but still it stayed low.

I find it hard to care when the air vents are keeping me at the right temp though!

Exeowner · 14-12-2011, 22:54

Mine is the same, last week I timed it, about 13 mins on A roads to get to 90deg.

I didn't realise the vents were heated (electrically?) - felt the warmth but thought the temp guage was slow to react to engine temp.

Wildie · 15-12-2011, 01:47

seeing the same did 24 mile trip did`nt get 1/4 way up, then did a fast run 22 miles just below normal, but heater works. me wondering where the temp gauge thing is on the engine or rad or even if there is a stat in it.

*Nath.* · 15-12-2011, 02:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exeowner

Mine is the same, last week I timed it, about 13 mins on A roads to get to 90deg.

I didn't realise the vents were heated (electrically?) - felt the warmth but thought the temp guage was slow to react to engine temp.

I don't think the Exeo is posh enough to have electric heating for when the engine isn't up to temp. I know this is fitted to very expensive cars though.

I think that the cooling system must be plumbed so that the heater matrix gets the hot water before the thermostat and radiator does.

HarveyWoods · 15-12-2011, 11:32

I have the same engine in my Yeti and it is no better. My last car was a Volvo S40 diesel and that was much quicker to get warm, both the engine and the heaters. Maybe it is a Swedish thing although it did not have a special device to do that. It must be something to do with the VW engine that it takes so long to warm up, it is not just related to the Exeo.

Wash It! · 15-12-2011, 13:13

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Originally Posted by Nath.

I don't think the Exeo is posh enough to have electric heating for when the engine isn't up to temp. I know this is fitted to very expensive cars though.

I thought this, too. Thought my Dad had a hire van for work last week, a basic Peugeot Expert and that had an electric heater element!

19-01-2011, 18:41	#1
Exeo Rog Full Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 68	How long does your Exeo take to warm up? Only had my 143 ST Diesel for a week but noticed that the temp gauge seems to take an age to reach the mid-point "90" mark. The heat comes through from the heater quite quickly but I need to do 5 miles of motorway driving for the indicated temp to reach normal. I wondered if the thermostat is stuck open? What about yours?

19-01-2011, 19:15	#2
Seatmann Rough around the edges Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Scotlanda Posts: 5,776	My 2000 Cordy tdi's the same even with a new thermostat. I'm fairly sure that's just the way the diesels are. Could be wrong though. __________________ 2001 Mk4 golf Estate (Leon in disguise), 1.9tdi, Bosio PP764 nozzles, 35mm drop. Custom tune by Nytrixtuning

19-01-2011, 19:52	#3
stuarttunstall VAG Parts Specialist Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 517	Mine takes a long time....... __________________ - 2011MY Seat Exeo 2.0TDi Sport Tech 170PS - - Bi- Xenon Headlamps - LED Rears - Storage Pack - Winter Pack - Convenience Pack - Heat Reflective Windscreen - SatNav - Bose Hifi - Leather - Ipod -

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Stupra Full Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northants Posts: 230	It was me. I posted the original thread last winter. (2009). It is normal to see the gauge go up, then go down in traffic on very cold days.. __________________ Gone, but not forgotten, K1 in White and Exeo ST Sport 170

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19-01-2011, 21:08	#4
RobM Disturbed.... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 5,097	There was a decent discussion here recently when somebody else asked the same question (have a search and find it). It's very normal Fortunately the air vents are heated by a dedicated source, so you can be toasty warm while the Temp' gauge is still sat low.

14-12-2011, 19:15	#8
Nath. The Gentlemans Express Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE Posts: 8,071	Just found this thread after searching as my cr170 is taking an age to warm up at the moment, in fact it failed to get to 90 degrees today on a 25mile trip on the motorway

14-12-2011, 20:13	#9
RobM Disturbed.... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 5,097	You'll probably find most are the same. Mine didn't hit 90' at all the other day when it was 2-degress outside, even on a 45 minute journey. It was a fairly relaxed journey, but still it stayed low. I find it hard to care when the air vents are keeping me at the right temp though!

14-12-2011, 22:54	#10
Exeowner Full Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 24	Mine is the same, last week I timed it, about 13 mins on A roads to get to 90deg. I didn't realise the vents were heated (electrically?) - felt the warmth but thought the temp guage was slow to react to engine temp.

15-12-2011, 01:47	#11
Wildie Full Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 136	seeing the same did 24 mile trip did`nt get 1/4 way up, then did a fast run 22 miles just below normal, but heater works. me wondering where the temp gauge thing is on the engine or rad or even if there is a stat in it.

15-12-2011, 11:32	#13
HarveyWoods Full Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 29	I have the same engine in my Yeti and it is no better. My last car was a Volvo S40 diesel and that was much quicker to get warm, both the engine and the heaters. Maybe it is a Swedish thing although it did not have a special device to do that. It must be something to do with the VW engine that it takes so long to warm up, it is not just related to the Exeo.

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