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Procedures for a blocked heating radiator on Audi and Volkswagen

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Heater core

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The symptom on a VAG group vehicle is heating that does not work or works poorly. The cause is the narrow channels of the cabin radiator, which become blocked due to sediment (degradation of the pipes) or dirt circulating in the heating system.

The workshop emphasises that simply changing the radiator is not enough: a systematic intervention is necessary to prevent the problem from recurring soon. This involves diagnosing and replacing components, which is not feasible for a hobbyist, but is advisable at a highly specialised workshop, requiring several days to dismantle, identify the required parts, clean everything, and reassemble.

It is also a highly invasive job, as it requires dismantling much of the front end to access all the pipes, and demands great professionalism and care to avoid damaging numerous components. However, it is the only viable way to resolve the problem at its root.


Posted on 4 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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On the instrument cluster of the MG ZS, the tire pressure light that appears can be reset by inflating the tires to the correct pressure: this value will be indicated on the sticker attached to the driver's door pillar. Once the tires have been properly inflated, you can turn on the instrument cluster and navigate through the menu until you find the option that indicates tire pressure: if this screen shows the new values, the light will turn off; otherwise, you will need to drive for a few miles so that the sensors can read the new values and turn off the light afterward.

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