fb_seven 0 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I've got a 96/97 p reg mk3 golf vr6 obd2 and my temp light on my dash keeps flashing why is this coz my temp gauge is working fine and so is my heating it's only started about 2 days ago Link to post Share on other sites
ian_GTI 0 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 The temp light flashing is the water level in the header tank mate check your anti-freeze is topped up Link to post Share on other sites
fb_seven 0 Posted May 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm pretty sure it's the temp light it's the very first red light on the dash to the left of the mph speedo I'm new to the vr seen Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 if the light looks like a letter 'f' in a wavy line then yes check your water level. it might be leaking, most likely from the thermostat housing just like mine lol. Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 That's ur coolant level warnin light as said above Link to post Share on other sites
fb_seven 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Where abouts do I check the water lever then totally different then my other cars but they where all French haha Link to post Share on other sites
ian_GTI 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 You will see a header tank on the top right of the engine bay it will have a min and max mark on it, if your going to top it up use G12++ anti freeze from Vw, also if the water level has gone below the bottom of the pot you will need to re bleed the systemVr6s run very hot so make sure this is sorted soon as if not and it over heats it will blow a headgasket very easily Link to post Share on other sites
fb_seven 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Oil was pretty low so topped that up with mobile s one and it's still on Link to post Share on other sites
ian_GTI 0 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 It's a water level light mate not oilOpen the bonnet it's on the top right you can't miss it!! Link to post Share on other sites
Gazbarber1982 3 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Big o shaped bottle with a blue or black lid. Should have a wire plugged into the back of it and should also be half full of pink fluid. Link to post Share on other sites
fb_seven 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 If it ent got pink in it what is it I've gotta get? Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 G12++ Link to post Share on other sites
ian_GTI 0 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Yes mate but you will have to drain the system (take the bottom rad hose off) the refill with g12++ (about £6 each from Vw) you will need 2 of them. Then top the rest up with water. Run engine up to temp let the fans cut in. Topping up as required, then leave it a few hours check the level and top up as needed, I think there is a how to guide somewhere on here with pic's Link to post Share on other sites
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