17704 Error Code

[RC81]

Hi, I thought i'd connect VAGCOM to my 2001 Golf 1.8T (AUM) due to the temp gauge hovering between 70 -90 degree's during normal driving conditions.

So VAGCOM produced this code

17704 - Error in Mapped Cooling System (check Temp-Sensor and Thermostat)
            P1296 - 35-10 -  - Intermittent

I also looked through the mk4 maintenance + info section and found a thread which covered similar codes but not this particular one.  The car also starts, boosts and goes as usual with no issues.
Just takes a while to get warm in the mornings.

So would I need a new temp sender or thermostat?

cheers guy's

[yougy]

fit a genuine temp sender dude

[Mr_Orange]

Thermostat ;-)

[RC81]

Thanks guy's, you've probably confirmed my thought on that one.
I've just ordered an Elring rocker cover gasket set first. Present one is allowing oil to leak