Golf 4 GTI Overheating

Discussion in '1.8 & 1.8T' started by Drakorum, Sep 5, 2011.

  1. Drakorum New Member

    Hey Guys

    My 2001 Mk4 GTI has started overheating when stationary, if i'm moving the temp gauge stays on a perfect 90, If i am stationary for more than 5min the temp starts climbing, I don't hear the fans spinning up either... any ideas before I start making assumptions as to the problem
     
  2. Mook

    Mook Forum Member

    Water pump. When was the last time the cambelt was changed and did they change the water pump at the same time? It's a very, very common problem and what you've described is a sign that it's on the way out.

    Before it gets too drastic though, get it plugged into VCDS and check the temps being reported. If you've not got a Vag-Com cable and VCDS, your local VW specialist will have one, so can diagnose the problem for you (they may charge for the diagnosis).
     
  3. Drakorum New Member

    Replaced Waterpump, Cambelt and Thermostat about 4 or 5 months ago...
     
  4. Mook

    Mook Forum Member

    Diagnostics then - could be a faulty sender.

    Could still be the water pump though - they really are sh*t!
     
  5. Toyotec

    Toyotec CGTI Committee - Happy helper at large Admin

    The coolant fans have stopped working due to one of the fuse pins for cooling fan, on top the battery corroding out.
    This is a typical issue with 1J chassis vehicles.

    The location is shown below - picture taken from vortex.
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  6. Drakorum New Member


    Thanks... that was the problem... all working 100% again
     
  7. Longey89 New Member

    Hi there, I think I have same problem, where can I get the pin, and can I fit it myself?
     
  8. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

    if its the fuse socket you'll probably need a new fusebox as the pins aren't really replaceable. you can split the box down to clean up the main fuse points but i cant remember if the fuse pins are accessible if you do this...
     

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