Why is the water temperature light flashing in a Volkswagen car?

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DiWyatt
07/30/25 10:29am
The reasons for the water temperature light flashing in a Volkswagen car: 1. Abnormal water temperature: The water temperature being too high or too low will generally cause the water temperature light to flash; 2. Low coolant level: In this case, you need to add coolant, also known as antifreeze; 3. Sensor damage: If the light continues to flash after adding coolant, it can generally be determined that the sensor is damaged. The body dimensions of the Volkswagen Touareg are 4878 mm in length, 1984 mm in width, and 1717 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2899 mm. The Volkswagen Touareg features a front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout with full-time four-wheel drive. Both the front and rear suspensions use multi-link independent suspension, and the body structure is a unibody design.
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