Hi guys ,

i currently have an issue with my vrs . When started from cold the coolant / temperature warning light bleep's and continues to flash with the engine running . i have checked the coolant level and it is fine also the car seems to run properly as this only happens when started for the first time . i am going to try and get it booked in as it is due a service anyway , im just looking for advice as to what the issue could be .

thanks

allan

Hi guys ,

i currently have an issue with my vrs . When started from cold the coolant / temperature warning light bleep's and continues to flash with the engine running . i have checked the coolant level and it is fine also the car seems to run properly as this only happens when started for the first time . i am going to try and get it booked in as it is due a service anyway , im just looking for advice as to what the issue could be .

thanks

allan

i had this warning light on my vrs last week whilst out on a run. Pulled over and checked the tank and it had emptied. First thought was head gasket had gone but soon found that the top pipe off the radiator had blown :S.

have u tried bleeding the system? Ive been told that it needs doing afetr changing coolant etc as airlocks can form.

Have you checked the electrodes on the coolant filler lid? I had a problem with my Leon, and it turned out it was corrosion on the electrodes. Undid the cap, scraped the prongs, problem solved.

Have you checked the electrodes on the coolant filler lid? I had a problem with my Leon, and it turned out it was corrosion on the electrodes. Undid the cap, scraped the prongs, problem solved.

i have not tried that . i will try that tomorrow when i come home from work .

thanks guys

Have you checked the electrodes on the coolant filler lid? I had a problem with my Leon, and it turned out it was corrosion on the electrodes. Undid the cap, scraped the prongs, problem solved.

I had the same problem a month ago. I did as above and it's been fine ever since.

Sorry to post on someone else's thread...but thought I'd save the kitten. Where are these electrodes which need scraping? Just use a flathead?