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    4. : Checking the refrigeration system

Volkswagen Bora - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen Bora MK 6 - Years 1998-2005
Part: Valve
Operation: Checking the refrigeration system

If it happens that the radiator cooling fan does not activate and that the engine temperature rises, it is likely that there may also be some problem with the thermostatic valve, which functions to open the refrigeration system and let the chilled water pass through from the radiator to the engine and vice versa. This problem could also be caused by the presence of rust in the system: therefore it may be advisable to drain it and wash it by filling it with appropriate coolant to prevent new rust formation (consider removing the radiator and having a washing it by an expert radiatorist).


Posted on 12 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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