What does it mean when coolant leaks on a Tiguan?
Follow the steps in this video to see how to fix minor coolant (antifreeze) leaks in your 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. Leaking coolant is one of the more common types of fluid leaks on Tiguans. Engine coolant (which is also called antifreeze or anti-freeze) moves through the inside of your Tiguan’s engine and keeps it from overheating.
What to do about a Volkswagen Tiguan engine problem?
Check engine light and car running very rough. Attached code scanner – error codes misfire in cylinders 1 & 3. Replaced coils and spark plugs. Spark plugs were covered with carbon. Replaced them earlier than recommended as a result. Cleared codes and engine runs well. Replaced leaking diverter valve.
Where does the water come from on a Volkswagen Tiguan?
There is a housing that bolts to the block that holds the thermostat. It’ll have a radiator hose attached to it. It is very common to find that your Tiguan is leaking water or (hopefully) coolant from this location. It’ll be toward the front of the vehicle, further up than where the A/C condensation would be.
What causes extreme carbon build up in VW Tiguan?
Extreme carbon build up due to direct injection design. Parts replaced under warranty but problem was not corrected as VW considers extreme carbon build up at 22k miles to be a maintenance issue, regardless of cause. MIL on. OBD II codes indicated bad turbocharger boost sensor.
Why is there water under my Volkswagen Tiguan?
Air Conditioning System – Your Tiguan’s A/C system leaks water directly underneath the engine bay as a byproduct of its operation. If you there is a big puddle of water under the vehicle, it may be because it was left running in place for a while.
When did the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan start leaking oil?
See all problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan . Engine oil leak was noticed first when parked. After first repair (November 01, 2018), it started to leak again only after two days from repair. Then it was again repaired, but it started to leak the same day again even a new oil pan was replaced.
Where is the oil pan on a Volkswagen Tiguan?
It was very disappointing to see any vehicle using a fragile, unprotected plastic oil pan at the bottom of the engine, especially the Tiguan, which is marketed as a sport utility vehicle. Rear main oil seal design is insignificant.