vinkodex.EA288: the coolant pump needs vacuum filling and bleeding after replacement
It does not show up on every car. Check before you buy.
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The fault
How you spot it
On the EA288 the coolant pump is demand-controlled, and after replacement the cooling circuit cannot be filled the old way. The Schaeffler/INA repair specification requires the system to be filled with a vacuum device and bled with a diagnostic tool, following the vehicle manufacturer instructions.
If that is skipped, the pump can be destroyed and the engine can overheat. The engine must never be started without coolant.
A pump replaced at home or without a vacuum filler can fail again shortly after. Ask for an invoice and the name of the workshop.
Which model
Who it affects
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EA288: the coolant pump needs vacuum filling and bleeding after replacement
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Before you buy
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How we know
Information, not an expert opinion
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- A fault on the list does not mean the car you are looking at has it.
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