my thermostat warning comes up whenever i start up when its 4degrees C or lower but goes off if i restart the car. My coolant level is near the max so is it normal for it to come on at lower temps? it never did previously!

Edited 20 December, 200817 yr by chrisski

my 53 plate vrs did this,coolant level was fine but i topped it up a little more & its never done it since!! try it on yours & see if it cures it.

my 53 plate vrs did this,coolant level was fine but i topped it up a little more & its never done it since!! try it on yours & see if it cures it.

Failing that...it's a sensor within your coolant bottle.

Had my bottle replaced (only the other day) and it fixed the issue. It's a common fault.

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cheers for you help guys! tried topping it up a week ago but still does the warning but not today as it was 10degrees c this morning! car is due its 10000 mile service anyay