2003 Volkswagen Golf MK4 (1J) — Repair Solution

2.0L AZJ 4cyl 8v SOHC MPFI Petrol · Overheating · Cooling Systems

Volkswagen Golf MK4 (1J) Overheating Cooling Systems Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf MK4 (1J)
Year: 2003
Engine: 2.0L AZJ 4cyl 8v SOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Cooling Systems
Category: Overheating

Customer Complaint

Owner had just purchased the vehicle and it overheated on way home.

Problem Summary

Owner just purchased this vehicle in a private sale.
It overheated about 9 Km into the trip home and stopped at a service centre. There replaced the thermostat and sent the vehicle on its way. Seven Km on it overheated again and was towed to us.

Owner was asked about the traffic conditions in which the car was driven. First time it was low traffic and high speed and second in evening medium traffic.

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeVWMK03811
Vehicle2003 Volkswagen Golf MK4 (1J)
Engine2.0L AZJ 4cyl 8v SOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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