Had a strange experience the other day with my Tdi (1500 miles). Drove for about 20 miles at 50-60 MPH (narrow country roads and slow traffic), no warning lights up on dash for hand brake or water temp or anything else. Got home stopped on drive left car running, to open garage and house doors about two minutes, drove car into garage and switched off engine.
Temp outside was under 60 deg F. Got out of car, engine fans running full blast for about 5 minutes and a strong smell of burning plastic, opened bonnet, nothing obvious, coolant level OK and not boiling, but a lot of heat coming out of engine compartment.
Have tried to replicate condition without success on several similar runs.
Anyone had a similar experience or any suggestions?
Should I call the dealer or would I be wasting my time as I can not replicate the condition?
Concern is that I might damage the engine if it happens again.
Any help gratefully received.
Temp outside was under 60 deg F. Got out of car, engine fans running full blast for about 5 minutes and a strong smell of burning plastic, opened bonnet, nothing obvious, coolant level OK and not boiling, but a lot of heat coming out of engine compartment.
Have tried to replicate condition without success on several similar runs.
Anyone had a similar experience or any suggestions?
Should I call the dealer or would I be wasting my time as I can not replicate the condition?
Concern is that I might damage the engine if it happens again.
Any help gratefully received.