Opel Vectra Diesel 2009: Flashing warning light and coolant level problems

Hello everyone, I have recently started having problems with my Opel Vectra Diesel from 2009, which has around 60340 kilometers on the clock. A warning light is flashing in the speedometer, the temperature is rising and the coolant level is low. I fear that the problem may be due to a malfunctioning PTC heater. Have any of you had similar problems and what was your experience with the repair in the workshop? I unfortunately had a bad incident with my mechanic recently, so I wanted to check with you before I go back. Thank you very much for your answers!

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Hello, I can well understand your situation. I experienced the same thing with my Opel Insignia 2012 some time ago. On the way to the garage, my car showed the same symptoms. The diagnosis was that the "electric auxiliary heater" was defective. But don't let it stress you out. It sounds worse than it is, and the problem is mainly a comfort issue. The car only heats up more slowly without the auxiliary heater, but this has no effect on the vehicle's performance. At the garage, they removed the auxiliary heater and fitted a new one. After that, everything ran like clockwork again. The whole thing was done relatively quickly, so it was no great effort. So, don't panic, your Vectra won't overheat or anything. Just make sure you get it fixed at the garage soon. All the best, and keep us up to date!

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Hi, thanks for the tip! I'm reassured to hear that it's more likely to be a comfort problem. It's good to know that my Vectra won't immediately give up the ghost because the auxiliary heater is going crazy. I'll try to get it sorted out at the garage soon. Do you remember roughly how much the repair cost you? And have there been any other problems since then that could be related to it? Thank you and best regards!

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Hello, I'm glad I was able to put your mind at rest. On the subject of costs, I can tell you that the repair cost me €350. That was only for fixing the faulty "electric auxiliary heater". Malfunction of the PTC heater? Yup, that was a problem, but after a visit to the mechanic it was fixed. I haven't had any related problems since then. Everything runs perfectly. So, don't worry and have it checked at the garage soon. Then your Vectra should be running as normal again. Say hello and keep us up to date!

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Hello, thank you very much for the informative information! At a price of €350, going to the garage does indeed seem to be the best solution. It's really a great comfort to know that you haven't had any further problems since the repair. I hope it will be the same for me and that this problem with the PTC heater will finally be a thing of the past. I will definitely make sure to get updates as soon as the Vectra is back in service. Thanks again and see you soon!

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