Stephlw Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hi, I had a car crash 2 months ago in my vw fox 2006 since being fixed the coolant temperature light keeps coming on at random times when driving. I have taken it to a garage around 5 times for them to fix it and they can't find anything reason for the light to keep binging and flashing on my dashboard? Any suggestions, is it the sensor rather than the car leaking coolant, has anyone else had similar issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupopo Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Not had the same problem but... It sounds like the sensor, if it was damaged by the crash it may have an intermittent fault, I don't think that they are expensive are you losing coolant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephlw Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 No not losing coolant it seems, the light comes on even though there is plenty of coolant in the bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupopo Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 well the sensor would be the best place to start tbh garages aren't usually that helpful with things like this as it is time consuming and they can't charge alot for it. Was it repaired through the insurance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephlw Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Ok thank you. Yes the garage was recommended through the insurance, so it will still be covered under that. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupopo Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Personally I'd call the garage, explain that the problem has only occurred since the accident, I'm guessing that its been back to them 5 times?? Ask them what has actually been done. Then ask them to have another look (for free as it still hasn't been fully fixed since the accident) if the problem persists and the garage aren't being very helpful, get onto the insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel93 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I work for vw and I've had a car come in with this problem before. Turns out it was the sensor in the actual coolant bottle was broken so replaced the bottle and the light was out.....worth a try if you havnt got it sorted yet buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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