Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Coolant Temp Light Came Flashing On - Oil Getting Into Coolant

Okay so recently I was driving my 2000 Jetta and the coolant temp light came flashing on, when I went to check the coolant I was surprised to discover that it was like a mud brown color, almost looks like peanut butter. From everything I have read this can be from a few things, either rust build up that is gunking everything up and oil getting into the coolant somehow. I'm pretty sure its rust build up but I was wondering what everyone thinks about this, I was also not using G12 coolant which I'm told now is the premier brand for VW's.

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Passat (B5) :: Coolant Level Low Warning Flashing

At the end of last winter, I got the warning flash that my coolant level was low. So I topped up (about a pint or more)About 3 weeks later I had to go through the same scenario !! but then it started to get hot outside and my air conditioner mode took over and lo and behold - no more coolant loss.!!?? Now that winter and cold weather is back - so is my leak!!

So I run off to the local dealer and they get the car up. And drop the belly pan with the engine running and the heat cranked up. the mechanic said he found a dripping hose coming from UNDER the intake manifold.

The engine is a 2002 2.8 v6....

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Golf/GTI VI :: Engine Coolant Light Flashing

The past two days when I went to warm up my car, when I got back in it to leave I noticed the engine coolant light flashing. I checked the book and it just says if its flashing to contact the dealer. I have already done so for my next maintenance anyway. It has been around 10 degrees out both times when i started it. 2012 GTI with 9300 miles. Also, if you turn the car off, and start it back up, it does not come back on..

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Golf/GTI VI :: Coolant Leaking / Light Constantly Flashing

I was driving home from work on Tuesday and I saw a message flash across the MFD saying that I needed to check coolant and consult owner's manual. Also the coolant light was constantly flashing. I was quarter mile from my house so I just drove home, checking the temp to make sure it was ok. I got home and opened the hood to see no coolant in the reservoir, but there was some in the hose. I was like "ok cool I just bought this car 3 months ago but not a big deal." I also looked on the ground under my car quickly and there wasn't a leak. I happen to live about 500' from a VW dealership so called them up and they said bring it over.

When I got there the SA came out and took a look and said to give him 5 to fill it up and I'd be on my way. As I'm waiting in the lounge, I notice a puddle on the ground under my car. I told him about it and he confirmed coolant leak. But because I didn't buy the car from them, they wouldn't give me a loaner, so I had them fill it up and I took a ride to where I bought the car (30 mins away). Now I'm driving a new Jetta. I got the call from Balise yesterday (the dealership I bought it from) and they said my radiator core was defective internally, they overnighted a part and they started fixing it yesterday morning. Since it's such an involved job, only a master tech can do it and there might not be one there today (which I have to check on around noon) so I might not get it back until Tuesday. But I really can't complain (other than the fact that it's a brand new car), I have a car to drive and it's being fixed properly.

It probably was that damn lowerthanzimmy sticker. I realize defective parts are made, they can't catch all of them before they're installed.

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Tiguan :: Coolant Light Flashing In Cold Weather (-10˚C)

Today was the worst weather ever since the Tiguan left the factory, it was -10˚C and it was parked outside.

When I turned the car on, the coolant light was flashing with a beeping sound. The indicator was acting normally and it stopped in the middle as usual when I drove about 8KM.

I then stopped and turned the car OFF and then ON after a few minutes and it was gone.

I searched and many people said something about topping up the coolant fluid. To me, this doesn't make sense because it only happened to them and I when the weather was cold.

Is there anything to worry about? the car is still new with 12,xxxKM.

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Chevy - Lumina :: 1997 - Low Coolant Light Periodically Flashing

I have a 99 Chevy Lumina. The car periodically flashes the low coolant light. I check it and its fine. I don't know if its related to my recent problem. A couple of days ago, my car wouldn't start. All the lights and stuff come on, but there is no clicking or even trying to start. I kept trying. It wouldn't work. I left it alone to make some phone calls. I messed with it again after a little while and it started. It has been running until today. It started, I got my son to daycare. Then when I tried to start the car to leave, it did the same thing again. I let it sit for a couple of minutes and it started again.

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Pontiac - Grandam :: 1999 - Flashing Low Coolant When Stopped At Red Light Intermittently?

For months now, my 99 Grand Am,just over 100k, has been flashing "low coolant" light and chiming - only when stopped at red lights (idling), and then as soon as I put my foot back on the accelerator it stops and turns off. This doesnt happen at every red light, or everytime I drive the car - but often enough that its concerned me. At first I immediately checked the coolant & took it to be checked for a leak...apparently everything looked fine and it wasnt low on coolant.

The second time (took in for tune up) I mentioned it again and they claim nothing is wrong but said they cleaned/checked electric connectors in case it was due to faulty misfiring. Seemed okay for awhile, but now light has been flashing again. Im also not sure if its related, but Ive been noticing a tendency for the car to sometimes idle very rough as well. At one red light the car starting rocking/jerking - only to stop once I started driving again. Other than these problems when idling, the car runs like a dream. Where to look for this problem or what I should be watching for?

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Passat (B5) :: 2001 - ABS Light On / Brake Light Flashing Saying Stop Service Manual

2001 01 1.8t... Hoping this isn't a bad ABS module. When I bought the car, I was told it was a bad wheel sensor in the drivers side. But, the funny part about this is its not on all the time, sometimes it doesn't even come on and the dash is normal.

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Passat (B5) :: ABS Light On - RPMs Not Working And Oil Light Flashing

I have a 99 passat, v6, 5 speed , 110k. ABS light was flashing for past 6 months and I decided to have module replaced by another used one. So put everything back together and ABS light is still on (ok, maybe bad used unit too) but I have another problem now, my rpm's are not working and oil light starts flashing too. So I unplugged ABS and my rpm's came back, oil light is not flashing any more. I am little confused now, is there a wiring problem that just happened in a bad time ot these two are related? Car does have a traction control too.

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Passat (B5) :: ABS Flashing / Oil Light Comes On And Beeping

Ok my friend has a 2000 passat v6 with 120k and as soon as he starts the car the abs light comes on with the oil light and beeps. It goes away for a minute or two and just repeats bringing up the oil light and abs then beeping any info to what this could...

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Passat (B5) :: Red Flashing Light On Dash

I have a red flashing light on my dash, the symbol looks just like the one on the temp gauge but I don't know what it means. The other thing is I would like to modify the whole interior where can I get the parts I'm talking headliner,dash ,door trim , floor trim, lower dash, grab handles I mean everything.

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Lexus GS 2006-11 :: TPMS Light Came On Flashing

So I recently got an '11 GS350 awd. No issues with the TPMS until today. In anticipation of next winter I went out and got a set of winter wheels with tpms. Yesterday I decided to hook up my new Techstream and program the second set of sensor IDs. When my wife drove the car today the tpms light came on flashing. I thought that meant that one or more senders was bad. Techstream showed four unique pressure readings for set 1 but had an error code for a bad sensor. Holding the learn button under the dash does nothing.

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Passat (B5) :: 1998 - ABS / Brake Light Flashing?

i just installed a electronic boost gauge in my 98 passat. I wired it to the headlight switch but now when i turn on my car.. about 10 seconds later the ABS light comes on and the brake light flashes. Why this is happening?

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Passat (B6) :: Engine Light Flashing Continuously

Engine light keeps on flashing. What could be the problem?

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Passat (B5) :: ABS Brake Light Flashing Constantly

1999 Passatt ... My ABS system is shot and the "ABS BRAKE!" lights flash constantly, as long as car is on. I have been told to not replace the ABS system as it's incredibly pricey. I was told by another owner that he had heard there was a way to have this blinking stop pretty easily.

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Passat (B5) :: 2000 - Flashing Brake Light / ABS On

Here are the vitals: Passat, 2000, 1.8T, 39.000miles.

Here is the problem: Brake light will come on, flashing. ABS light on, fix. After 30/45 sec the brake light and the ABS light will turn off.( I do get the "STOP" message) The ASR/EDL warning light will remain on until I turn the engine off.

Next time I turn the car on, and after what appear to be a "drive circle" the "phenomena" repeats it self.

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Passat (B5) :: 2000 - Brake / ABS Light Flashing?

So I just bought a 2000 Passat v6. It's not my first VW so I do know a few things but here is my problem.

The abs light is on and the brake light is flashing and in the little display in the middle, it says brake fault stop see owners manual.

Was I told it's a abs sensor?

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Passat (B6) :: 2006 - Coolant Disappearing?

i drive about 12 miles aday...and she has been going through some coolant lately, no puddle under the car or where i can see...doesnt over heat, drives just fine ect...

06 2.0t passat.

Thought maybe its the head gasket..there is some white smoke.

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Prius (Gen 2) :: 2006 - Reset Oil Change Flashing Light

How to reset oil change flashing light on 2006 Canadian G11.I tried what is said in the manual, but still flashes for about 12 sec. Apparently it will stay on steady if not reset soon? I go to ignition on only and hold odometer down for 5 sec.. It does not reset.

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