JanBerg
Worrying condition of a 2018 Toyota Etios: overheating, flashing warning light and low coolant level
Warning light in the speedometer of the vehicle
Coolant level low
Overheating
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Hi, I once had a similar problem with my Etios. It was the same fuss with the warning light and the coolant. In the end it was also the PTC heater. Do you remember how much you paid to replace the electric auxiliary heater? Did you notice anything else strange afterwards? Maybe that will help me. Thanks in advance!
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Yes, I remember that. I had to pay €350 to replace the electric auxiliary heater. Wait a minute, I should give you the good news here: since I've been to the mechanic, the faulty function of the PTC heater is working again and everything is running like clockwork. So no extra costs or anything. Everything went smoothly, nothing felt funny or anything. Really, don't worry!
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Thank you both for the in-depth experiences and the reassuring words! It's always good to know that you're not alone with a problem like this. So, I'm assuming that I won't have to spend a whole lot right away. I'll drive straight to the garage tomorrow morning and keep my fingers crossed that it goes as smoothly for me as it did for you! Thanks again for your help, guys!
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Hey, I can sympathize with you. Last time I had roughly the same problem with my 2021 Toyota Auris, it turned out that the electric auxiliary heater was broken. Don't worry, it was a serious but fixable issue. The garage replaced the auxiliary heater and corrected the coolant level. The warning lights went out and my car no longer overheats. So it doesn't necessarily have to be a major fault, so don't imagine the worst! Good luck!
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