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hot warning came on!

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mrVT

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Hey all while i was driving yesturday where the ks are on the digital display the word `hot came on with a beeping sound i then noticed temp gauge go on hot so i pulled over and stopped the car thinking car overheated so i waited for car to cool down and checked the coolant level and it was ok so i started the car and everything was ok why did the car decide to do that???
 

Bubbaj247

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Hey, It could be a few things.
1 - check the seal on the radiator cap, if this is stuffed then this will cause this.
2 - water pump, on its way out (not sure)
3- Make sure the water is topped up as much as possible, even if its slight low it can cause all sorts of problems.

Cheers
 

vt_lover

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i had the same problem with mine a few years back. it turned out to be the radiator cap seal as said before. for about $20 its worth a try:thumbsup:
 

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yeap me to..water pump as well..
 

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Could be a sticky thermostat too

yeh supposedly vt/vx's have thermostat's that tend to stick closed or some****
mine did this once then didnt do it again for about 4 months then started to do it everyday as they tend to play up.
 

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another vote for sticky thermostat - had it happen to mine.
 

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Check your hoses,find out if there are any small leaks present.
 
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