Coolant issue.

Alfalfa91

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May 28, 2015
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I've not had heaters working the past few days and I went to check my coolant tonight and saw that the coolant bottle was completely empty?
1. I must have a leak somewhere.
2. Why didn't I get a warning light on saying the coolant was low?

Any help would be appreciated
 

Badger

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Dec 2, 2012
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Newcastle, Staffs
I've not had heaters working the past few days and I went to check my coolant tonight and saw that the coolant bottle was completely empty?
1. I must have a leak somewhere - More than likely
2. Why didn't I get a warning light on saying the coolant was low? - You don't have a coolant level sensor

Any help would be appreciated

Look around the system for obvious leaks, common places;

Sides of radiator
Bulkhead heater pipes
 

Alfalfa91

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May 28, 2015
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Look around the system for obvious leaks, common places;

Sides of radiator
Bulkhead heater pipes



Okay cheers man I'll have a look at the weekend.
Would have thought it would have had a sensor for that lol
 

Alfalfa91

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May 28, 2015
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The coolant was full this morning and now it's below minimum? Had a look under the car and there's nothing there? Ever heard of anything like this before?
 

wallace86

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Sep 25, 2015
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Hey there i have sjust bought a 1.9 se tdi couple weeks ago and the coolant level has dropped, light came on i topped up monday then same thing this morning cars just been MOT and serviced any ideas.... new to forum so go easy haha
 

wallace86

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Sep 25, 2015
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Its only just started happening this week, bought the car 3 weeks ago and only started, so topped up other day thinking it was just below level after reading user guide, so took precautions, theres no visible leaks so when it happened again this morning i took down to local garage and hes gona have a look monday for me, seems a common problem, maybe due to the sudden cold temp im not 100% sure, iv checked round head oil cap etc no residue gunk that would indicate head issues. im hoping its maybe just a small issue haha...
if anyone has any suggestions then please fire away thanks.
 

the bear1986

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hey sorry to ask also but im having the same issue with my coolant also. checked a week ago all gone. filled it up and it had a little bit of foam in the header tank as the water was rushing in but only lost some coolant since there but have used Kseal and kept topping up the coolant. if this is the bulkhead were would this be or is this more head gasket?
 
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