2016 Volkswagen Passat (B8) — Repair Solution

2.0L DFCA 4cyl 16v DOHC I/C Turbo CRD Diesel · Overheating · Cooling Systems

Volkswagen Passat (B8) Overheating Cooling Systems Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Passat (B8)
Year: 2016
Engine: 2.0L DFCA 4cyl 16v DOHC I/C Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 54000
Area: Cooling Systems
Category: Overheating

Customer Complaint

Intermittently a red warning comes on the dash and a message to pull over as the engine is overheating.
This typically happens sitting at 80km/h for about 10 minutes.
If he pulls over and shuts down the engine, or keeps driving wit the heater on the warning disappears.

Problem Summary

Customer interview, and determined he is not having to top the coolant up.
Full vehicle health check showed no cooling system codes or anything relating to overheating.

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Quick Facts

CodeVWB816811
Vehicle2016 Volkswagen Passat (B8)
Engine2.0L DFCA 4cyl 16v DOHC I/C Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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