So the German car specialists did a visual check for leaks and they found none. They then ran a pressure test and noticed that one of the clips on the charge cooler has failed and it is leaking from there.
They have said this may sort the problem so they will order and fit the new clips but I...
Okay thanks for explaining.
I am taking the car to a German car specialist garage tomorrow who will run a pressure test to find where the coolant is going and then hopefully sort the problem.
I will keep you updated on what actually happens.
Thanks
The symptoms you have described are exactly what I am getting. Did your heating also stop working sometimes?
Regarding the intercooler bypass, was the higher fuel consumption and loss of power a result of the bypass? Or was that the result of the symptoms?
I am asking as I am not experiencing...
There is no leak in the cabin under the mats as I have seen that the heater matrix is to the right and under the glove compartment.
Regarding the air lock, do you mind explaining that more? Also, would the problems you highlighted above affect the coolant level?
And thanks, I will ask in other...
Hi everyone,
I have a 2014 Manual GTD with 75k miles and recently it has developed a few problems.
1. The coolant level after just a couple of days will reduce to next to nothing.
2. Heating also does not work properly when at motorway speeds.
3. When heating is off it will still sometimes...