2011 Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K) — Repair Solution

2.0L CFFB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Slow Reaching Operating Temp · Cooling Systems

Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K) Slow Reaching Operating Temp Cooling Systems Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf MK6 (1K)
Year: 2011
Engine: 2.0L CFFB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 70,674
Area: Cooling Systems
Category: Slow Reaching Operating Temp

Customer Complaint

DPF light on and temp gauge reading low most of the time.

Problem Summary

Confirm vehicle running cold and not getting up to running temperature.

Vehicle was running at around 65degC.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeVWMK11814
Vehicle2011 Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K)
Engine2.0L CFFB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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