hey guys... 2000 b5

is there an easy way to tell if i need a new thermostat... i went to a local audi mechanic for him to look at my non-working wipers and he's telling me i need a new thermostat from squeezing a hose coming from the rad, he says its too stiff and its pretty hot when i raise the hood... any suggestions ???

cheers

 

I would think there would be a problem code in the ECU if it was bad. Or, you'd overheat. Your temperature gauge should read top, dead center at all times once the car reaches normal operating temperature. If it doesn't fluctuate then I'd say the thermostat is working properly. You might want to search the forum for "thermostat" as you'll probably find other useful info.

 

I concur. If needle is top dead center then your car is at operating temperature then the thermostat is fine.

All engines are hot when you open the hood

 

ya thats what i was thinking... the temp gauge is fine, the dude was some 65 year old tryin to swindle me out of my hard earn cash... i guess the great hunt for a good import mechanic i can trust is still on.... so heres what i gotta get done, my wipers don't work, and my front driver side bumper is loose, guessing the clips are broken, i can snap the bumper on, but it always pops out.... its really pissing me off

 

we have the same cars dude ... same color too. i'm at 97k (owned it since 10k) and running strong. lemme know if i can help. ATW engine code?

 

i've got 117kilometers on it, bought it at 112, changed the timing belt, thats it... well that and the fog lights... now the damn wipers don't work, i need an oil change and my front bumper it loose... are u from toronto ?

 

atw??? still kinda new

 

The usual thing with the wipers is binding of the linkage.

first check the fuse box and see if the fuse is bad.
2. Get a Haynes or Bentley manual and check out the wiper motor and linkage.

actually, I think there was a thread on wipers a few days ago. Search the archives.

 

ya that was my thread actually from saturday

 

CDNskier, where do you live.

I used to live in Toronto at Bay and Gerrard.