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2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 2.8L Runs hot
Posted to European Driveability on 4/3/2012 10 Replies

This v6 2.8 has a running hot problem. At idle car heats up then guage would peg at full hot. We replaced the common temp sensor with a new green one, and flushed the system. Car started right up and after about 10 minutes idling the guage started to climb bac...

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car Vehicle Data

2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX

VIN WVWRH63B22
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsRuns Hot
OccursIdle
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car Vehicle Data

2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX

VIN WVWRH63B22
Engine2.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans5-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsRuns Hot
OccursIdle