What was the low coolant warning light on my 2002 Golf?
My 2002 Mk4 Golf with 1.9 TDI PD engine had low coolant warning light came on the dashboard so I topped up the coolant level. The next day the same thing happened so the coolant was escaping somewhere. I found a puddle of water underneath the engine so had an idea of the location to look.
How can I check the coolant level in my Volkswagen Golf?
Open the bonnet . The coolant expansion tank has the symbol on its cap . Check the coolant level at the side marking of the expansion tank when the engine is cold . Refill the coolant if the liquid level is below the minimum marking (min). When the engine is warm, the coolant level may be slightly above the top end of the marked area.
What do the warning and indicator lamps mean on a Volkswagen Golf?
Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual/ Overview of the vehicle/ Instrument cluster/ Warning and indicator lamps The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings , faults or certain functions. Some warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is switched on and should go out once the engine is running or the vehicle is in motion.
What does do not drive on mean on a Volkswagen Golf?
Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Warning and indicator lamps Meaning See Do not drive on! When this mesage appear Central warning lamp: observe the additi – Do not drive on! Electronic parking brak Do not drive on! Brake fluid level too l
Why is my coolant not working on my Mk4 Golf?
On my Mk4 Golf this fault appeared, and £12 later I had a new expansion tank. The low level sensor corrodes and gives spurious signal. It can be scraped clean, but mine was too far gone. Oh, and that £12 was from the dealer, new, for the tank, lid and sensor.
What are the warning signs on a Volkswagen Golf?
Lit up: glow period for a diesel engine. Flashing: fault in engine management system. Fault in engine management system. Diesel particulate filter has become saturated with soot. a) Fault in steering system. Tyre pressure too low or tyre monitoring system fault. Windscreen washer fluid level too low. a) Fuel tank almost empty.