Cooling system cannot be bled properly on vehicles with an
electrically/pneumatically controlled water pump
Examples: Audi / Seat / Skoda / VW 1.4l, 1.6l, 2.0l TDI - CT1168WP1
Problem:
Noise or temperature problems as a
result of incorrectly bled cooling
system. There is still air in the
system following replacement of the
electrically/pneumatically controlled
water pump.
Cause:
On vehicles with an electrically/pneumatically controlled water pump, the cooling
system must be bled after being refilled using our vacuum filling device (Tool Box
W01) and an additional diagnostic device with the necessary functionality. The
reason for this is the thermal management system, which has additional valves that
supply different heating circuits. The valves need to be opened for bleeding so that
all heating circuits can be opened and bled.
The various circuits are distinguished as follows:
- Micro-circuit = cooler for exhaust gas recirculation, heat exchanger for
heater and heater support pump
- High-temperature circuit = coolant regulator, radiator for coolant and coolant
pump
- Low-temperature circuit = charge air cooler, charge air cooling pump and
cooler for charge air cooling circuit
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Solution:
It is essential to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions and information when
carrying out repair or maintenance work on the cooling system. The cooling system
must always be bled with the help of a vehicle diagnostic tester using its “guided”
function.
ContiTech Antriebssysteme GmbH Techn. Hotline +49 (0)511 938 -5178 www.continental-engineparts.com
Philipsbornstraße 1, D-30165 Hannover E-Mail: [email protected]
The content of this publication is non-binding and is for informational purposes only. ContiTech AG assumes no liability in connection with this publication. Liability for any
direct or indirect damage, claims for damages, consequential damage of any kind and on any legal grounds arising from the use of the information contained in this publication
is excluded to the extent permitted by law. © 2021 by ContiTech AG, Hanover. All rights reserved.
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