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    Oh merry Christmas...

    Oh Merry Christmas everyone, my volkswagen even reminded me of this today!

    My dash lit up like a Christmas tree, true to Volkswagen standards....

    First was the Alternator light, then my radiator overheated, then I lost my powersteering, then the ABS and traction control light came on, and the Cherry was the Airbag light coming on as well. Called VW roadside (since my car is still under warranty) and they said a flat bed would come tow it in about 14-15hrs from now. (Apparently they are overloaded with the recent snow)...

    We shall see how this plays out.

    I did get stuck in the snow yesterday don't know if that has anything to do with what happened tonight, luckily my car is sitting in front of my house now...

    Hope for the best plan for the worst right?........
    Currently own: 2012 Golf 2.5 Sportsline Small modifs: ST Coils, VMR V710 18x8.5
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    Re: Oh merry Christmas...

    Your serp belt prob broke
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    • #3
      Re: Oh merry Christmas...

      Serpentine belt or tensioner, most likely belt since it looks like your car is lowered and may be scraping the belt on the ice too much
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      • #4
        Re: Oh merry Christmas...

        Yup the accessory belt is typically run from all of those. If you can get a belt it is usually a quick swap (on a lot of engines, not sure about yours specifically)

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        • #5
          Re: Oh merry Christmas...

          Man, this has not been a pleasant winter for your car! I also agree with the serp belt, although i dont see how that relates to your airbag light... but meh, its a VW. Probably just a side effect :P
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          • #6
            Re: Oh merry Christmas...

            I know right... I've had a clean record ever Since I have started to drive (minus a scuff on my moms wheel). And now all this stuff... You think the guys at volks will give me a hard time because my car is on coils? I hope not... Calgary isnt too fond of me I guess.. Or my car for that matter.. Hopefully the tow truck will come early tomorrow morning...

            Didnt mention in the first post: I checked the radiator coolant: it was boiling; literally. Inside the plastic container.
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              Re: Oh merry Christmas...

              so serp belt no water pump on the 2.5 = very hot coolant= overheat
              Been driving VAG for longer then allot of the members have been alive

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                Re: Oh merry Christmas...

                Originally posted by RAubry View Post
                I know right... I've had a clean record ever Since I have started to drive (minus a scuff on my moms wheel). And now all this stuff... You think the guys at volks will give me a hard time because my car is on coils? I hope not... Calgary isnt too fond of me I guess.. Or my car for that matter.. Hopefully the tow truck will come early tomorrow morning...

                Didnt mention in the first post: I checked the radiator coolant: it was boiling; literally. Inside the plastic container.
                That will happen when you release the pressure off the system on any car

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                • #9
                  Re: Oh merry Christmas...

                  ^^yup, no water pump means no flow of coolant away from the block and through the radiator. Not a good scenario, hope that you caught it before it got too hot

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                  • #10
                    Re: Oh merry Christmas...

                    I managed to get through to 5th ave this morning, said they are fully booked until next week...... They said I can rent a car for 35$ a day, lol? So basically they are fully booked its not my problem and I have to pay... Nice! We shall see how this plays out.. I am not very happy..
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                    • #11
                      Re: Oh merry Christmas...

                      Buy an Audi, get a loaner
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                      • #12
                        Re: Oh merry Christmas...

                        For something like this that is not going to be warranty I would have said go for somewhere that is not the dealer. If the car showed up at Calgary Autoworks we could have got it in today to at least look at it.
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                        • #13
                          Re: Oh merry Christmas...

                          Yeah well hands are tied at the moment, we'll see what happens next..
                          Currently own: 2012 Golf 2.5 Sportsline Small modifs: ST Coils, VMR V710 18x8.5

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                          • #14
                            Re: Oh merry Christmas...

                            Purchase belt
                            Install it in the parking lot with a simple wrench (used to move tensioner)
                            Drive it off the lot

                            google the DIY for it, pretty simple, you should be able to buy the belt almost anywhere for $20 or so. Would save you lots of time, trouble and cost.

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                              Re: Oh merry Christmas...

                              Originally posted by MechEngg View Post
                              Purchase belt
                              Install it in the parking lot with a simple wrench (used to move tensioner)
                              Drive it off the lot

                              google the DIY for it, pretty simple, you should be able to buy the belt almost anywhere for $20 or so. Would save you lots of time, trouble and cost.
                              Buy the belt at the dealers parts desk, change it in the lot and wave goodbye
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