Why is the temperature not displayed on the Lavida dashboard?
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The temperature is not displayed on the Lavida dashboard because the water temperature is normal. Normally, the dashboard won't display the water temperature as long as it's normal, but once the water temperature gets too high, there will be a warning on the multifunctional display in the middle. Exclamation mark appears on the car dashboard: Possible causes include parking sensor failure, excessive brake pad wear, engine oil pressure sensor failure, insufficient brake fluid, fuel cut-off system intervention or failure, etc. Triangle with an exclamation mark inside: This is a general fault indicator light that may illuminate under following conditions: dry dual-clutch transmission clutch overheating, fuel cut-off system intervention or failure, parking sensor failure, external light failure, engine oil pressure sensor failure, traction control system warning or failure. Circle with parentheses and an exclamation mark inside: This is the brake system warning light that illuminates in following situations: lights up for few seconds after turning on ignition and goes off after starting engine. Lights up when handbrake is engaged and goes off when released. Low brake fluid level warning during driving. Brake system failure warning. Horizontal line with parentheses and an exclamation mark below: This is the tire pressure monitoring warning light that illuminates when any tire's pressure is too low.
I've encountered the issue where the temperature doesn't display on the Volkswagen Lavida's dashboard. It might be due to a faulty external temperature sensor or it being covered by dirt. The Lavida's sensor is usually located near the front of the car and can easily get blocked by mud. Cleaning it might solve the problem. Another possibility is loose wiring or a blown fuse. Just locate the corresponding fuse in the fuse box and replace it. I've personally tried disconnecting the battery for a few minutes and restarting the car, but if that doesn't work, you'll need to visit a repair shop to read the fault codes with a computer. While driving, the temperature display is very helpful for judging road icing conditions. Not having it can affect safety, especially in winter. I recommend checking the sensor's position during each car wash to avoid blockages and addressing any issues promptly.
