Volkswagen California P2181: Symptoms, Causes & Diagnosis

P2181 indicates that your Volkswagen California has an observed cooling system temperature that is too high or too low. It will come up in the scan tool as “Cooling System Performance”. The trouble with P2181 is that by itself, it’s not narrowing much down.  There could be a problem with your California’s cooling system, temperature … Read more

Volkswagen California Overheating While Idle: Causes + Fix

There are a few reasons why your Volkswagen California would be overheating when idling.  The most common ones include a bad thermostat, water pump, electric fans, and low coolant level.  This guide is intended to help you find the cause of this overheating in the most efficient way possible.  So, let’s start with what’s easy … Read more

Volkswagen California: Engine Smoking Causes + Diagnosis

A smoking engine is a serious thing.  If your Volkswagen California’s engine has smoke coming from it, it needs to be addressed right away.  It can be caused by quite a few different problems, none of which should be ignored. The most common reasons why your California’s engine would smoke include overheating, burning oil, or … Read more