2001 Other Volkswagen Models Over heating

2001 VOLKSWAGEN
190,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ELBERT DUERO
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When car is running, the temperature is fine but when it's in idle for 30 minutes, the temperature goes up rapidly. when it's running again the temperature starts to lower again to normal temperature. Can you tell me what's wrong?
Jun 21, 2008 at 6:46 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Elbert Duero,

Either there is not enough coolant in the system or the fans are not working.
Jul 6, 2008 at 1:13 AM
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