Volkswagen Golf Thermostat Problems

Problems mentioning the Thermostat on the Volkswagen Golf
Coolant level

i have just completed a 200 mile journey,when i got back there was not water in the expansion tank,the temperature gauge didnt really move on the journey.is it the thermostat thats faulty?

1995 gti
Posted: Apr 25, 2009
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Overheating

When I drive my car it overheats but not when it is at an idle. changed thermostat same top hose is hot the bottom hose is not could it be the water pump coolant is clean-has 113,000 km

2003 2 litre gl standard
Posted: Jul 8, 2009
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Sludge on oil cap after changign oil

hi i had a serice a month ago and sludge was on my oil cap today i flushed my engine and changed my oil and added engine restore took a 5 min drive and still found sludge on the oil cap along with water? i dont think im losing coolant i...

1997 1.4l
Posted: Feb 5, 2010
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No heater jerky after an hr the heater smells hot and then there a funny noise like sum thing on the wheel please help

hi had a new clutch fitted and after a week the car started driving jerky in all gears used, also heaters stopped working. replaced the thermostat sensor and the spark plugs as well tested all the sensors there fine. after an hour of drivi...

2000
Posted: Dec 17, 2010
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Rad overheats

rad overheats(new thermostat already fitted)fan does not cut in overheating stops when heater switched on?

1999 1.4
Posted: Mar 7, 2011
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Temperature light

when i started my car this morning my temperature light started flashing but the car never overheated, i checked my water and the level was ok,i stopped at a petrol garage for a couple of minutes and now the light stopped flashing,any help ...

1997 manual
Posted: Jun 20, 2014
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Front passenger door not locking/unlocking

Front and rear doors lock stuck in locked position, I renewed both locking mech and back door is now fine but front door still not working, ie stays locked when operated in any way key/fob.. I welcome your ideas, thanks in advance..

2006 2.0 tdi Sport
Posted: Jul 23, 2021
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