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1999 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
115,000 MILES
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interiors heaters went cold but didnt loose water but temp gauge said stop
Nov 16, 2012 at 6:54 PM
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EXOVCDS
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Your engine is overheating.... most likely due to a bad water pump (no longer moving the coolant/water).
When the coolant stops moving, the heater inside the car is always cold.
Check for water pump circulation like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thcwatH_BpI&feature=plcp
Wat a bad pump looks like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJlS7MvfRXo&feature=plcp
Thomas
Nov 16, 2012 at 11:21 PM
EXOVCDS
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Forgot to include a GOOD water pump flow check:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJN3biTfdGE&feature=plcp
Thomas
Nov 16, 2012 at 11:21 PM
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