Volkswagen Passat Thermostat Problems

Problems mentioning the Thermostat on the Volkswagen Passat
Temperature gauge
2000 1.8 s petrol
Posted: Dec 23, 2009
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Heater not working
2001 130 bhp
Posted: Nov 30, 2010
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Air lock
2001 18
Posted: Jan 27, 2011
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Check Engine warning light showing on dashboard

The dashboard warning light showing on this page (or one very similar, sometimes a slightly different shape or colour) has appeared on the dashboard and doesn't go off when the car is running.

Engine Temperature warning light showing on dashboard

The engine temperature warning light shown in the picture (or one very similar depending on the car manufacturer) has appeared on the dashboard and stays on.

Heater not working

The heater does not come on at all, the controls make no difference, there is no sound or hot air coming from the heater.