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richardroth6

Seat Leon Hybrid Overheating Issues

I'm proper stressed! My Seat Leon is playing up big time. Done about 127300 km. The engine's been overheating like crazy, especially when I'm stuck in traffic. I reckon it's something to do with the electric fan not kicking in properly for engine cooling. Anyone had this? Driving me nuts!

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lilianfuchs1

Sounds familiar. Had similar overheating with my Leon's engine cooling. Check the fan clutch and electric fan itself. The electric fan cable or plug connection might be defective.

richardroth6 (Author)

Fan clutch eh? Is that a common issue on these? And what exactly should I be looking for with the electric fan cable? Any telltale signs of a dodgy connection?

lilianfuchs1

Yeah, fan clutch issues do crop up, but with your symptoms, definitely focus on that electric fan connection first. If it's like mine was, the plug looked a bit melted and the wire was corroded. Best get it checked at a workshop; don't want to risk further damage to the electric motor or anything else with the temperature control.

richardroth6 (Author)

Just wanted to say thanks a million for the heads up! Took it to the garage and you were spot on – dodgy connection on the electric fan. They sorted it for 95€. Seriously thought it was gonna be way worse with the electric motor being involved and all that temperature control stuff. Dodged a bullet there!

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