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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => PETROL => Topic started by: shalfi on June 16, 2024, 16:58:52

Title: slow to heat up
Post by: shalfi on June 16, 2024, 16:58:52

hi all, it seems my 130 1.0 g-tdi takes at least 10+ mins to get too normal working temp, i think this is too long, also it takes about 6+ mins before the temp needle starts to move. Dealer says no faults found.
Any suggestions please ?

Title: Re: slow to heat up
Post by: The Gonz on June 17, 2024, 04:44:41

Does the radiator fan work via an electric relay and is stuck on all the time?

Title: Re: slow to heat up
Post by: shalfi on June 17, 2024, 12:24:43

thanks for the reply, and no, the electric fan is not on all the time.

Title: Re: slow to heat up
Post by: The Gonz on June 19, 2024, 00:12:26

Check coolant level, leaking, sludge, radiator blockage and thermostat behaviour.