T6.1 150 dsg steam from engine

[yossarian]

Lets start on the assumption that theres no outside interference here and things are vehicle based, if what you are seeing is steam then some form of liquid is being heated beyond its boiling point

What liquids are there in the van that it could possibly be

Coolant
Oil
Screenwash
Brake fluid
Power steering fluid

If its coming from the vehicle then it has to be one of these, coolant and brake fluid are easily checked as they are visible header tanks up high (mark with a pencil maybe ?)
The other are a little bit trickier, probably be worth dropping the underneath engine tray (if you have one) and have a look for any leaks or wet patches

• Water condensed by the aircon system?

 

[RivalDealer]

That was my thought but I’m no expert in aircon systems and I find it very odd nobody else has commented here saying they also seen it on their van as it’s so obvious on mine.

 

[DXX]

It’s a 2022 van, it’s under warranty. VW Assist call out if you want a quick diagnosis.

 

[RivalDealer]

I can do that?

Didn’t know

Won’t I get charged if there isn’t anything up?

 

[DXX]

I can do that?

Didn’t know

Won’t I get charged if there isn’t anything up?

There shouldn‘t be any vapour coming out of the front of the van.

 

[Two7Five]

Not a bad idea to phone vw assist and play dumb. ‘There’s steam coming out of the front of my van…’

Do you park under a roof/drain etc?

It could be water that’s sitting within the fins of one of the many rads at the front. You’ll get similar if you jet wash and start up/whilst running. Once you get to temp it’ll flash off like this. The fact that it’s been going on for a while suggests its not likely coolant, unless you’re topping up…

In reality it’ll need the grilles off. The video is helpful as you can show it to the dealers - this way they can fob you off in a slightly more inventive manner

 

[RivalDealer]

Not a bad idea to phone vw assist and play dumb. ‘There’s steam coming out of the front of my van…’

Do you park under a roof/drain etc?

It could be water that’s sitting within the fins of one of the many rads at the front. You’ll get similar if you jet wash and start up/whilst running. Once you get to temp it’ll flash off like this. The fact that it’s been going on for a while suggests its not likely coolant, unless you’re topping up…

In reality it’ll need the grilles off. The video is helpful as you can show it to the dealers - this way they can fob you off in a slightly more inventive manner

I think you have solved it

Water sat in the rads

Thanks you very much