Seat Ateca Overheating Issue

I'm having a bit of a headache with my 2022 Seat Ateca, gasoline engine. I've racked up about 184840 km. Recently, the check engine light came on, and I've noticed the engine seems to be running hotter than usual. My basic understanding is that it could be a problem with the active air flap. From what I've read, it's probably the electromechanism that's defective. Does anyone have experience with this sort of issue?

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Sounds familiar. I had a similar issue with my Seat Ateca, though I can't remember what year it was. The check engine light was on, and it felt like the engine was running hotter than usual. Did you by any chance do a diagnostic scan?

So, if I understand correctly, you experienced similar overheating and check engine issues? Did it also point to something related to the air intake or grille shutter? What did you end up doing to fix it?

Yeah, it was definitely overheating and the check engine light was a constant annoyance. The diagnostic scan pointed to the air intake system, something about the grille shutter not opening and closing properly. I'm no mechanic, but it sounds like it could be the flap motor like you suspected. Honestly, I took it straight to the workshop. Best to get it checked properly, as overheating can cause serious damage.

Took it to the shop. Diagnostic scan confirmed the active air flap fault. They replaced the flap motor and everything seems to be running smoothly now. Cost me about 590€. Thanks for the advice!

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