Most likely cause is a faulty coolant temperature sensor.
If you have a 1999 Passat V6, the coolant temperature sensor is located in the lower radiator hose.
There is not a temperature fuse it has a coolant temperature sensor at the back of the cylinder head
no
the normal running engine temperature on the passat is 195 degrees , most of the time the primary cooling fan gives out and they run somewhat warmer than that.a belt connects the primary and secondary cooling fans ! you may check the belt if your passat is running warm.
the normal running engine temperature on the passat is 195 degrees , most of the time the primary cooling fan gives out and they run somewhat warmer than that.a belt connects the primary and secondary cooling fans ! you may check the belt if your passat is running warm.
Just after the throttle body
It's on the rear coolant flange way in the back by the firewall.
On my 98 passat I push the button on the end of my wipers lever -
On the lower radiator hose. It has a connector and a black plastic clip.
On my 2002 VW Passat it is automatic. I just set the temperature, and leave it on auto and the AC or the heater kicks in depending on what's needed to get to that temperature.
Yes, about 30hp.
"Volkswagen Passat". It has always been "Passat" in Europe.