Author Topic: MK4 1.8T "STOP" on dash  (Read 3164 times)

Offline Cadde GTI Turbo

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 79
  • Caddie MK4 1.8TURBO
MK4 1.8T "STOP" on dash
« on: 14 March 2013, 09:27 »
I have a problem when driving around the "STOP" light keeps coming on intermittently?
No other dash lights on, all oils coolants etc ok

Can anyone advise

Offline stfc_gti

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
Re: MK4 1.8T "STOP" on dash
« Reply #1 on: 14 March 2013, 09:32 »
have it scanned for codes.
check the coolant sensor, make sure its in tacked and not caked in crap.
had the same issue a few months back and the coolant sensor was the cause, along with the stat.
does your temp gague get to 90 and sit there or is it over/under 90?
2002 1.8T GTI AUM, Standard (not for much longer)

Offline Cadde GTI Turbo

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 79
  • Caddie MK4 1.8TURBO
Re: MK4 1.8T "STOP" on dash
« Reply #2 on: 14 March 2013, 11:31 »
No temp is fine, had the water pump changed about 2 months ago. I plugged my code reader in but it found no faults.

Will check to coolant sensor

Offline navmk4gti

  • Forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 4,453
Re: MK4 1.8T "STOP" on dash
« Reply #3 on: 14 March 2013, 12:03 »
Clean the two metal prongs in the coolant bottle and check the sensor bud :smiley:
theonestopLEDshop - upgrade LED lighting, car badges, wheel caps etc

Facebook/Instagram: @theonestopledshop
Website: https://www.theonestopledshop.com/

Drop me a message for more info and discounts!


Offline Cadde GTI Turbo

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 79
  • Caddie MK4 1.8TURBO
Re: MK4 1.8T "STOP" on dash
« Reply #4 on: 14 March 2013, 13:38 »
thanks guy's

Offline Cadde GTI Turbo

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 79
  • Caddie MK4 1.8TURBO
Re: MK4 1.8T "STOP" on dash
« Reply #5 on: 16 March 2013, 13:25 »
I have a problem when driving around the "STOP" light keeps coming on intermittently?
No other dash lights on, all oils coolants etc ok

Can anyone advise

Right guy's think I've found the problem, took the big plastic cover off the engine to take a look at the coolant sensor and found my cylinder head breather hose completely split open  :cry:

Offline dom

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 10,084
  • Back in a Mk4
Re: MK4 1.8T "STOP" on dash
« Reply #6 on: 16 March 2013, 14:06 »
I have a problem when driving around the "STOP" light keeps coming on intermittently?
No other dash lights on, all oils coolants etc ok

Can anyone advise

Right guy's think I've found the problem, took the big plastic cover off the engine to take a look at the coolant sensor and found my cylinder head breather hose completely split open  :cry:


Perfect time to fit a catch can :wink:

Offline Cadde GTI Turbo

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 79
  • Caddie MK4 1.8TURBO
Re: MK4 1.8T "STOP" on dash
« Reply #7 on: 16 March 2013, 14:17 »
What is a catch can?


Offline dom

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 10,084
  • Back in a Mk4
Re: MK4 1.8T "STOP" on dash
« Reply #8 on: 16 March 2013, 14:40 »

Offline opel

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 978
Re: MK4 1.8T "STOP" on dash
« Reply #9 on: 16 March 2013, 20:11 »
I wouldn't think that would put stop light on tho. As I just replaced mine and my stop light wasn't on