I just purchased a 2003 Beetle and now the blue coolant light comes on when the vehicle is started - drive it down the road approximately 1/2 mile and the blue light goes off. Does anyone know if this is normal? I have read on this forum that a "red" light is bad (makes perfect sense) and is likely the water pump. I don't have a clue what the blue light means and why it would come on when the engine is cold but then go off after a short distance.

Help please!

I should add that the car did not come with an owner's manual. Any idea where I can buy an owner's manual?

My understanding is that the blue light means then engine is cold and "don't cane it". We live in tropical North Queensland Australia and out blue light stays on for about 7 mins in summer (30 to 40C) and up to 12 mins in winter (10-15C). Try your wreckers for a handbook. If that doesn't work PM me with what you want to know.

Thanks hako! I appreciate you taking time to share your knowledge. I ordered the VAG-COM interface and software license today. I am 100 miles from a VW dealer and I now have the 2003 Beetle in addition to a 2006 Jetta TDI. I think the nearly $400 I spent will payoff big in the next few years. I also discovered today that I need to take out the after-market radio in the beetle and remove one pin from the wiring harness so that diagnostic tools can access the computer.

After reading the VAG-COM manual, I am now really impressed with the extensive diagnostic abilities of VW cars and much less fearful of problems with them. This board, with experienced VW people like you, is also a great asset.