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2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS 2.0L Cooling System
Posted to European Engine on 7/23/2007 15 Replies

Car will flag P2181 (malfunction in cooling system) after several days. Freeze frame data shows code occurred at 78 deg,celsius. Drove car over 50 miles with no overheat condition and normal operating temps from 86 to 90 celsius. Compared temps from ECM to tem...

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car Vehicle Data

2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS

VIN 3VWCK21C33
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
AffectedCooling System
ConditionsCEL On
Misc.2.0L Gas Engine
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

2003 Volkswagen Beetle GLS

VIN 3VWCK21C33
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI
AffectedCooling System
ConditionsCEL On
Misc.2.0L Gas Engine