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My car is over heating, its allmost at 3/4,
but it doesnt pass from that, and I feel that it lost some power.
The fan works, and it has the proper water or antifreze.
Does somebody has the same problem?
or knows whats wrong with the car?
Thanks
2001 audi TT roadster 180 hp
but it doesnt pass from that, and I feel that it lost some power.
The fan works, and it has the proper water or antifreze.
Does somebody has the same problem?
or knows whats wrong with the car?
Thanks
2001 audi TT roadster 180 hp
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Are you sure it's actually overheating. The temp gauge on the cluster is famous for reading hot >
Mine has read full hot for over a year. Its a common problem on these cars and its a progressive problem that starts out looking just as you describe.
Check the gauge when the engine is "cold". First thing in the morning. If you're seeing the gauge problem I'm describing it will read 1/4 higher (or the same proportion)than "cold" as soon as you start the engine.The only way to fix it is to replace the cluster.
There is a way to check the engine coolant temp using the diagnostics program built into the climate controller. If you do a search on "coolant temp" I think you'll find plenty of info and instructions.
Check the gauge when the engine is "cold". First thing in the morning. If you're seeing the gauge problem I'm describing it will read 1/4 higher (or the same proportion)than "cold" as soon as you start the engine.The only way to fix it is to replace the cluster.
There is a way to check the engine coolant temp using the diagnostics program built into the climate controller. If you do a search on "coolant temp" I think you'll find plenty of info and instructions.
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The fan may not work correctly.
Just replaced the thermistor in the radiator, and now my fans whir right along. And here in HOT GEORGIA, my needle has stayed pegged in the middle for the first time in weeks.
I thought it was the gremlins again, but I monitored the ECT on the AC output screen (#49 once you cue up the ECU data into the AC screen).
Try it. Be tenacious. it looks normal for nearly anything!
I thought it was the gremlins again, but I monitored the ECT on the AC output screen (#49 once you cue up the ECU data into the AC screen).
Try it. Be tenacious. it looks normal for nearly anything!
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Depress and HOLD the recirc button..>>>>>
now depress the window vent button, and release both. The CC should show "1".
Using the Temperature rotor, cycle the display to read "49". Up or down doesn't matter.
Re-depress the recirc button.
VOILA! Real-time ECT in *C. Do the math. Both fans should be on IF the ECT is reading > 96*C.
Using the Temperature rotor, cycle the display to read "49". Up or down doesn't matter.
Re-depress the recirc button.
VOILA! Real-time ECT in *C. Do the math. Both fans should be on IF the ECT is reading > 96*C.
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