Why is my Volkswagen Passat overheating?
While there are a variety of reasons your Volkswagen Passat is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.
Does Volkswagen Passat 2002 have vacuum heater valve?
There’s no heater valve, the core is always hot when the coolant is hot, and the vent air temperature is controlled by the mixing flaps.
How many miles can VW Passat last?
Some VW Passat models have been known to run well for 200,000 miles or more! The average Volkswagen Passat model will reach the 100,000-mile mark in about 7 and a half years. However, most Passat models are able to maintain reliable performance for 10 or more years!
What are common reasons my Volkswagen Passat has heater problems?
What are common reasons my Volkswagen Passat has heater problems? While there are a variety of reasons your Volkswagen Passat heater is not working, the most common 3 are a broken heater blower motor, a problem with the thermostat, or a failed heater blower motor resistor.
Are there any problems with the Volkswagen Passat?
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the Passat. The heating of the windshield and side window defrosting system not working on the passenger side of the car.
What kind of engine does a Volkswagen Passat have?
Sounded like a diesel engine though it was a gasoline/petrol engine, shut off and turned on again, check engine light and low oil pressure light activated. . . Shut engine off again and had towed to dealership.
Is the turbo charger on my Volkswagen Passat faulty?
Turbo charger is faulty. I still owe $12,00 on this car. It is appearing thru the forums online that the diesel engine is not the only engine affected by the recent emmision failure of volkswagon car. Please investigate and recall for 2006. . . Not just 2009 thru 2014 cars. This is not fair.