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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: bow on 12 April 2008, 15:02

Title: vr6 running hot
Post by: bow on 12 April 2008, 15:02

hi there i have a 94 vr6 which i think is running hot it runs at just over 110 before the fan cuts in then comes down to about 85 90  iv changed the rad fan switch and it made no change at all is this normal if not what can i do thanks scott

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: bow on 12 April 2008, 15:35

help it driving me mad :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: bow on 12 April 2008, 15:44

come on someone please :cry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: Mikester on 12 April 2008, 16:45

Might need a new thermostat. When the car is warm how hot are each of the pipes coming form the rad, maybe the thermostat is stuck and needs replacing. or the radiator could be blocked.

Its either that or a temp sensor i would think.

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: bow on 12 April 2008, 17:02

they not to hot as you cant hold them not the rad ether i replaced it as i got the car with a front how do i check the reading on the dash is a true reading also what temp should it run at

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: Mikester on 12 April 2008, 17:06

Depends, when im runnin at 70mph it sits way down, and through town at 30 stopping and starting it can get to almost mid way on the gauge. If it gets to warm the rad soon takes it down.

Im thinking thermostat

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: bow on 12 April 2008, 17:42

just been playing with it and it seems the fan is only working on 1 speed and thats on slow also in about half an our im having a code reader 4 10 mins were dose it plug in

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: Mikester on 12 April 2008, 17:49

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Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: bow on 12 April 2008, 18:18

just code read came up with 00513 which is engine speed sensor fault i can buy the code reader 4 £20 is that a good deal and ill replace themostat tomorrow

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: bow on 12 April 2008, 21:36

can any 1 tell me how you check the rad cooling fan it only works on speed 1

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: Mikester on 13 April 2008, 00:19

it only does one speed i thought, mine is either on, or off im sure. Hardly ever comes on tbh.

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: bow on 13 April 2008, 19:25

hi i took her on a 200 mile round trip still getting hot at 75 80 mph shes running at about 90 95 at 95 100 she runs at just over 110 im just thinking that maybe (i hope not)there is something amiss with the head gasket does any one know how to check that thanks scott. p.s but she dosnt seem to be afected by this

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: bow on 25 April 2008, 23:41

 :sad:this car is sending me nuts i done a block test and its ok iv changed the waterpump thermostat temp sensor rad switch and the dash says its still getting hot any thoughts any one

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: bow on 26 April 2008, 08:21

some one

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: DazVR6 on 26 April 2008, 12:07

Try asking on www.VR6oc.com they are a wealth of info.

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: mush on 26 April 2008, 17:56

the temperature  should sit bang on centre all the time if not you have problems.

mine was just a faulty sensor giving off worrying temperatures when all along it was fine. replaced sensor running bang on centre line doesnt even go over when in traffic and thats how it should be  :laugh:

Title: Re: vr6 running hot
Post by: mush on 26 April 2008, 18:02

could be a simple air lock once air gets in its really hard to bleed it out. (really hard) trust me.