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Hello, I have 2 problems with my crafter, well maintained in dealership, 200 000km. This is a European model with a big box and hydraulic tail lift. Most important problem: unlocked with remote, turned the key in the switch - no starter at all, clicking sounds from interior, dash lights...

Hi Folks, After a bit of advice - my other half's Touran has a mystery coolant loss! Car is a 2005 2.0 TDI with a whopping 172,000 on the clock! Ever since we've had it (about 18 months now) the coolant drops by around half a litre every 1500 miles or so. I've had the cooling system pressure...

Hi everyone, Following on from my post on an older thread, I need a bit more help. I am going ahead and changing the heater matrix on the golf. A few things I need help with: 1) It appears that there are 2 possible options of matrix, Denso or Valeo and I need this info to be able to order...

Hi All, first time poster! I have a 2005 Golf 1.4S, and the MIL has come on with error P0116 which suggests Coolant Temperature Sensor. I have bought a replacement part which I plan to fit myself, however I am unable to locate it! I have seen various YouTube videos but they either relate to...

Hey, I have a 2012 VW Passat 1.6 TDi It's just at the minimum line on the coolant level & I am looking at purchasing some coolant for it. I checked on the coolant tank & it's marked G12 coolant. When I go look for it in halfords the closest I can find is G40 here...

I've been trying to drain the coolant, flush and top up with new coolant. following Haynes and when I get to removing the lower hose from the radiator, zero coolant comes out. There is fluid in the reservoir but doesn't seem to move. The liquid seems very weak in the reservoir almost like...

I got my 2015 Up! High a few weeks ago and it in the last few days when I started driving, the car came up with a flashing warning on the coolant temperature when it’s at 40.0 degree C. I kept on driving and it was fine. A day later when I drive the car again, the coolant temperature warning...

My 2012 Touran 1.6 TDI started to leak coolant from the Auxiliary Heating Circulation pump. I changed the pump and refilled (topped up) the coolant and although the leak had stopped, I have no heating in the car. I have run checks with a hand held scanner and cleared all faults and cleared the...

Hey everyone, So i've got a major problem with my Golf. I recently bought it about a month ago and it has gotten worse and worse as time has passed. The problem started out with the coolant sensor on the dash not working at all, that evolved in to over heating after prolonged driving/high revs...

Hi, I'm looking to top-up my anti-freeze. However I'm unsure which specification anti-freeze to buy for my 2005 VW Passat 2.0 Petrol. On the expanding tank, and the owners manual it says the car requires G12 Purple/Pink anti-freeze. However, currently in my car is some kind of red anti-freeze...

Dear All, I am new to this forum so please forgive me if this post has already been made. The issue I'm having with my golf at the moment, is that it is blowing cold air only, and there is steam (definitely steam) coming from the back of the engine, its difficult to see exactly where it is...

Keeping it short and sweet new purchase, little low on coolant spec in manual is G12, colour in the car atm looks pink/red like G12. Can't get to the dealership for a bit with it being bank holiday weekend Halfords is recommending G30 which I know is a substitute for G12 but can I mix the two...

Hi everyone - having some issues with pressure in my coolant system - I have been directed to this forum for some help and advice - so hi! **blushes** No warning lights or buzzers just this history Went to check water level BEFORE a journey - last journey was two weeks previous. Swindon to...