Heat is warm not hot and temp gauge only reaches middle in summer. What's the problem?

85

Asked by sno_eater Jan 22, 2014 at 08:26 PM about the 2001 Audi TT 1.8T 225hp quattro Roadster AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I got the radiator flushed and refilled. No fluids are leaking. Still not hot.

1 Answer

13,505

Did you change the thermostat ? If the thermostat is old it might not be closing all the way, therefore the engine does not get "hot" before coolant is allowed to flow into the radiator to start the cooling cycle.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    AudiTT5
    Reputation
    530
  • #2
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    480
  • #3
    David Gross
    Reputation
    440
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Audi A3
23 Great Deals out of 490 listings starting at $3,977
Used Audi S4
7 Great Deals out of 91 listings starting at $8,900
Used Audi A4
27 Great Deals out of 698 listings starting at $3,495
Used Mazda MX-5 Miata
7 Great Deals out of 59 listings starting at $8,500
Used BMW 3 Series
64 Great Deals out of 1,232 listings starting at $2,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.