If it goes away when the car warms up then it’s a failing coolant temperature sensor. It’s dumping in excess fuel because there’s no cat and then when it finally warms up, the sensor starts working to reduce fueling.
Reviews of OEM Volkswagen coolant temperature sensor
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What we know about OEM Volkswagen coolant temperature sensor
The brand is registered in Germany. Official website: https://www.volkswagen.de/.
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Currently there are 1 review and 3 votes. Average rating — 5 out of 5. Vote balance: 3 up, 0 down.
Users also evaluated the qualities of OEM Volkswagen coolant temperature sensor:
- Gauge behavior - temperature reading is steady and believable - rated positively. 5 points out of 5.
- Fan timing - radiator fans switch on and off at reasonable moments - no rating yet
- Warning light - coolant related warning appears if readings go wrong - rated positively. 5 points out of 5.
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