Author Topic: Mk2 8v GTi warning light  (Read 966 times)

Offline findy

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Mk2 8v GTi warning light
« on: 24 February 2007, 10:33 »

The story so far . . . . . temperature / coolant level warning light comes on 2 minutes after start up and continues to flash. MPG was down to about 20 so figured the ECU sensor was knackered and was pumping too much fuel in. Changed out sensor - no joy, changed out expansion bottle and sensor - no joy. Had to call in the troops, Co2 was running at 8%.  Adjusted timing and am now getting around 30mpg but the light still flashes continuously.

Anyone got and ideas before the red light ruins my life completely  . . . . . . .

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Offline caddyrage

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Re: Mk2 8v GTi warning light
« Reply #1 on: 24 February 2007, 11:22 »
I'am interested to know aswell as i have the same problem after fitting 2L PB in my caddy
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Re: Mk2 8v GTi warning light
« Reply #2 on: 26 February 2007, 11:45 »
pull the level sender plug & bridge the pins, if that sorts it your new level sensor is faulty.  If not the wiring, clocks or level sensor relay is buggered!
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Re: Mk2 8v GTi warning light
« Reply #3 on: 27 February 2007, 21:48 »
Had the same problem in the 16v. Ended up changing the clocks after trying everythjng else...it worked too!!!

Put in the clocks from the 8v your breaking and give that a go.....
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Offline findy

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Re: Mk2 8v GTi warning light
« Reply #4 on: 10 March 2007, 11:22 »
Ta for the advice guys - sorry for the delay just back from holiday so will give it a go.