2011 Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K) Repair Solution

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen

Model: Golf MK6 (1K)

Year: 2011

Engine: 2.0L CFFB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel

Area: Cooling Systems

Category: Component Damage / Failure

Customer was complaining the engine didn't reach operation temperature most of the time and fluctuated a bit from 65 to 90 deg on the gauge. {{pic1}}

This took me quite a while to sort out and as there are stacks of these.

More noticeable during winter, although the heaters seemed to work OK.

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Code	VWMK11812
Vehicle	2011 Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K)
Engine	2.0L CFFB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Complaint	Visible
Diag. Sequence	Members Only
Solution	Members Only

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