✅ Fixed
Lower radiator hose had small crack near clamp. Replaced both radiator hoses and clamps $45. Also replaced coolant. No more leaks.
Volkswagen Arteon 2013 Coolant leak from engine area
Volkswagen
2013
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Severity Level
Medium
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Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
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Volkswagen Arteon 2013 coolant puddle under car. Sweet smell from engine bay. Level dropping between checks. 124450 km. This fault code is stored when the engine control unit detects a specific fault condition. Common causes include sensor failures, wiring faults, and component wear. Always read additional fault codes before replacing parts — multiple codes together provide a clearer diagnosis. Clear the code after repair and test drive to confirm the fault does not return.
🔍 Symptoms
📍 Coolant leak from engine area
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⚙️ Possible Causes
Coolant leak from engine area
Volkswagen Arteon
Possible: Lower radiator hose had small crack near clamp. Replaced both radiator hoses and clamps $45. Also replaced coolant. No more leaks.
Repair / Solution
Based on 76 driver confirmations
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No commonly reported misdiagnoses for this fault yet. If you have replaced a part that did not fix this Volkswagen 2013 problem, submit a wrong diagnosis report — it helps other drivers avoid the same costly mistake.
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