As soon as I start my 1999 VW Beetle the light comes on...

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Answer by euro911
Submitted on 4/7/2007
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My wife's '99 Beetle overheated with only 34k miles on it. They replaced the water pump (destroyed by overheating) the thermostat & housing (housing cracked due to overheating) flushed the system and added new coolant. After all these repairs, the car overheated again (8 miles down the road). The cooling fans were not coming on at the correct temperature, so next, they're going to replace the temperature sensor(s) ... and if this doesn't correct the problem, the sensor computer module ... After diagnosing everything, apparently, the 'root cause' was that the cooling fans weren't working properly. We'll be getting rid of this car when we get it back ... it's just not reliable anymore. We've had other issues with this car, like excessive oil consumption and way too many other plastic parts breaking, like a plastic bell-crank in the shifting rod assembly (@ 30k miles), which left my wife with only 3rd & 4th gears! REAL SAFE CAR ... NOT.

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Question by Wil
Submitted on 3/28/2004
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As soon as I start my 1999 VW Beetle the light comes on saying that the vehicle is overheating. I was wondering if it could be something small and easily fixed without having to go pay a fortune for someone to tell me it needs a 2.00 part.

Answer by nikki
Submitted on 6/17/2004
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mine does the same thing!! i think.. a blue light comes on and stays on for a few minutes.. then everything is ok

Answer by brian
Submitted on 6/23/2004
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It does not mean it is overheating the light indicates the engine has not warmed up and will go off after warm up

Answer by Gere
Submitted on 7/11/2004
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The red overheating light indicates the coolant level is low. There is a sensor in the top of the round plastic coolant tank that needs to be in the coolant. When it is not in the coolant, it turns the red thermometer on. The Blue thermometer just indicates the engine hasn't warmed up yet. Be sure to add the correct type of coolant.

Answer by kelomi
Submitted on 11/3/2004
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need help. I added few gauges to my 2002 vw beetle 32K miles(air/fuel,turbo, turbo timer,temp,) I drove the car for a few days all hell broke loose...My car keeps over heating every time i drive it past 2 minutes at a time, but when I shut it off and start backup while warm the iddle bumps up to 3500-4000 rpm and putter when i accelerate.can someone help me I'd appriciate it.kelomi@mailcity.com

Answer by chris
Submitted on 4/5/2005
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the blue light means the engine is cold. once the engine starts to warm up it will go off. if this light is red, this is when you have a problem

Answer by Bekka
Submitted on 7/2/2005
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Umm..i was wondering..lol where is the little thing you pull to pop the hood?? lol i cant find it.

Answer by Valentina
Submitted on 1/13/2006
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If the light appears red you are going to have to pay allot of money. This car is planned obesclance I have a 2000 with only 30,000 miles. Too many problems to mention. Go get it checked out and sell it , even if you don't think you can afford it get rid of it any day now you will have another problem. Trust me. I hate Volkswagen and they manipulated people into buying a novelty looking car that is a inferior product.

Answer by Whittney
Submitted on 5/5/2006
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oh, and you can get coolant from walmart for like 7 dollars, make sure you get the coolant that you can mix with other coolants, i think its green

Answer by Jim
Submitted on 8/16/2006
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Alright got to ask is there a special coolant for VW Beetles. I just bought a used 1 this weekend and still new to all this.

Answer by MRS.SANCHEZ
Submitted on 1/15/2007
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I DRIVE A BLUE 99 V-DUB... AND WHEN I TURN IT ON THE RED LIGH COMES ON, I JUST HAD EVERYTHING FIXED, B/C WE HAD THIS PROBLEM B4 I THINK IM GOING TO TRADE IT IN IM TIRED OR HAVING TO FIX IT EVERY 2 MONTHS

Answer by Henry
Submitted on 3/4/2007
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i have a 1998 vw beetle 2.0. it has been over heating. and i found that it needed oil. now im not sure what kind of coolant it needs, because when i bought the car it didnt come with the manuals. also i think my fans arent working. if u have any answers please help me out, i dont want it to get expensive! Thanks.

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