strange problem

Asked by lrnoyes Jan 22, 2011 at 09:03 PM about the 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T 20th Anniversary Edition 2-Door FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have a strange problem in that my temp gauge flucuates pretty much all the way down most of
the time while im driving especially when going down hill at idle it stays right in the middle but i
can smell something burning like anti freeze or maybe oil not sure....yet the heat always works
and for the most part the car runs smoothly......anyone have any ideas???

4 Answers
475

Len answered 13 years ago

CHECK YOUR FLUIDS REGULARLY. IF SOMETHING IS BURNING, IT WILL GET LOW.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
15

Michael answered 13 years ago

i had sort of the same problem. i changed my coolant temp sensor and it still read cold. then i changed my thermostat and now it always stays in the middle

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Golf GTI

Looking for a Used Golf GTI in your area?

CarGurus has 3,868 nationwide Golf GTI listings starting at $2,995.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Volkswagen Golf GTI Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    case
    Reputation
    2,590
  • #2
    sactocharlie56
    Reputation
    1,620
  • #3
    Nathan Brooks
    Reputation
    1,140
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Volkswagen Jetta GLI
42 Great Deals out of 1,544 listings starting at $2,500
Used Volkswagen Golf
89 Great Deals out of 888 listings starting at $2,999
Used Honda Civic
1,382 Great Deals out of 30,758 listings starting at $800
Used BMW 3 Series
1,115 Great Deals out of 12,876 listings starting at $879
Used Ford Mustang
931 Great Deals out of 22,687 listings starting at $1,000
Used Volkswagen Jetta
697 Great Deals out of 18,980 listings starting at $1,200
Used Chevrolet Camaro
607 Great Deals out of 9,212 listings starting at $4,899
Used Lexus IS
282 Great Deals out of 5,284 listings starting at $1,050
Used Mazda MAZDA3
523 Great Deals out of 12,500 listings starting at $1,000
Used Audi A3
194 Great Deals out of 2,791 listings starting at $2,900
Used Chevrolet Corvette
718 Great Deals out of 12,531 listings starting at $3,200
Used Ford F-150
6,200 Great Deals out of 135,034 listings starting at $900

Used Cars for Sale

2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI For Sale
9 Great Deals out of 139 listings starting at $23,950
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI For Sale
6 Great Deals out of 100 listings starting at $24,998
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI For Sale
9 Great Deals out of 82 listings starting at $17,588
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI For Sale
9 Great Deals out of 107 listings starting at $13,995
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI For Sale
14 Great Deals out of 164 listings starting at $14,493

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.