i will try this if it does it again, i was wondering thermostat but if it was that would it not be getting to temperature on the gauge?
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i will try this if it does it again, i was wondering thermostat but if it was that would it not be getting to temperature on the gauge?
No idea really, there might be a fault code stored if you can get it on vag com, i get fault codes without the EML becoming lit.
You can check the temp gauge another way using the climate control read the below link and number 51
http://lee69.co.uk/Car stuff/Leon/codes.txt
http://lee69.co.uk/Car stuff/Leon/codes.txt
i have noticed recently that it doesnt take long for the temp gauge to get up to 90. i set the trip meter this morning to see how many miles it would take to get to temp, it took 1.6 miles. is this right? if not what could it be? i have a green cts.
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well i tried it again on the way home and its roughly the same distance 1.7 miles. can any one confirm if this is the norm. be intresting to know how you get on. i have still got to change my thermostat might do it at the weekend. the thing that is putting me off is getting the orange guide off without it breaking and hoping no bits go into the sump.
I replaced my stat last weekend, and had problems with a leak after (o-ring not connected properly). however i think its paranoia but believe my fans not to be workin. it has been cold and i have only driven the car about 5 miles slowyish. any ideas? did blow a fuse connected to the fan a few months back when turning the aircon on, have replaced it since. it gets up to 90 and stays there and no over heating. please help.
Soubds like fans to me. My slow speed didnt work whrn i got mine it used to go upto 110 ish in traffic then fall back to 90 while driving
Do the fans run continusly when the ac is on of pulse in fast every 10 secs or so?
Do the fans run continusly when the ac is on of pulse in fast every 10 secs or so?
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I have the same problem, going in garage next week, they think it could be water pump fins knacked, thermostat has been done, so the cheapest fix it aint
May as well get them to do the cambelt at the same time, it's not that much more expensive for the parts and it shouldn't be any extra labour.
Just gotta take it easy and order a replacement just in case!
i have brought a spare just to be safe then sorry, cheap enough. whats the best way getting it off wiggleing it left to right or front to back. im quite tempted to buy the black bit that goes to the sump.... does anyone know how the black bit fixes to the sump? is it screwed in or a tight push fit?
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Will do, but does anyone know if it could be any thing else before i go down the water pump route, please
i will give it a go without removing the guide. Do you think 1.7 miles is ok for the car to reach 90?
it depends what the 1.7 miles is made up of.
its not unreasonable. a little quick maybe, but then if it took ages it would be costing you money.
For both my leons id guess it was about 2 miles with newish thermostats - made up of 1/2-3/4 mile on a roads then motorway.
It also depends how you drive it when its cold
its not unreasonable. a little quick maybe, but then if it took ages it would be costing you money.
For both my leons id guess it was about 2 miles with newish thermostats - made up of 1/2-3/4 mile on a roads then motorway.
It also depends how you drive it when its cold
Did my stat yesterday and I baught a dipstick guide just incase. Typically I managed to get my old one off without breaking it so it went back on and the new one has gone back into the garage for posable future breakage
did you get it fixed Danny? sounds similar to my problem today in the wifes 1.8 20v non turbo, no fans despite hitting 114c (ECU) and just under 110 on the needle, no warmth from heater, no steam, no coolant loss. Just high temps, first time in about 3miles, seemed fine, sat in a little traffic, still lowish temp, hit an empty road so revved to just below redline to give it an italian tune up.
However, shortly after noticed temps sky rocketing. dramas, no RAC, for 3 hours, do drove the 3 miles home, temps were back to standing, but within 2 miles hit 110 again, despite the snow and leaving the bonnet open slightly.
Muttley reckons water pump, which sounds plausible, but its just these fans bother me, surely they would still come on even if the water pump had failed, afterall, them temps are high enough to trigger them.
However, shortly after noticed temps sky rocketing. dramas, no RAC, for 3 hours, do drove the 3 miles home, temps were back to standing, but within 2 miles hit 110 again, despite the snow and leaving the bonnet open slightly.
Muttley reckons water pump, which sounds plausible, but its just these fans bother me, surely they would still come on even if the water pump had failed, afterall, them temps are high enough to trigger them.
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