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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: bj7115 on 16 March 2009, 21:13

Title: VDO Temp Gauge
Post by: bj7115 on 16 March 2009, 21:13

I am in the process of fitting a 170degree VDO temp gauge to my 1991, 16v mk2.

When using a T piece to retain the MFA read out via my existing temp sender do I need a specific additional temp sender to match the VDO gauge or can I just us another temp sender similar to the one I already have? 

If I do need a specific temp sender then can anyone advise the correct part number and where to source one from?

Title: Re: VDO Temp Gauge
Post by: Ben Lessani on 16 March 2009, 23:32

You need the one to match the VDO gauge. If you use the MFA one you'll get perculiar results. I'm using the MFA one with my VDO gauges and its reading 140 degrees on the VDO, if I swap it back to MFA I get 100 degs.

I don't have the VDO sender, I'm having to get the seller off eBay to post it me out so that I can pop that in.

Title: Re: VDO Temp Gauge
Post by: bj7115 on 17 March 2009, 07:42

Thats the problem I have.

When you get your sender can you let me know the part number.

Title: Re: VDO Temp Gauge
Post by: rubjonny on 17 March 2009, 14:38

049 919 563 B - oil temp gauge sender, 0-180, 1 pin, blue - 13.33+VAT

Title: Re: VDO Temp Gauge
Post by: bj7115 on 17 March 2009, 15:02

Thanks for your help.

Much appreciated. :smiley:

Title: Re: VDO Temp Gauge
Post by: k4ith on 17 March 2009, 20:10

so to get this in my head :huh: as I am fitting mine tomorrow but now Iam confused?
Audi twin pole sender mounted on the side of the head. The orig wire fitted and the new one i have to run to the vdo guage
where's the other sensor fitted that requires the t-peice, where can i get the t-peice about?

Title: Re: VDO Temp Gauge
Post by: Ben Lessani on 17 March 2009, 20:11

Read up homebew http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=49436.msg939943#msg939943

Title: Re: VDO Temp Gauge
Post by: ozegti on 18 March 2009, 03:44

Got my blue sensor for 8 quid ish incl VAT!

What are the engine temp supposed to be at? M ine's sitting at 60 ish on the MFA and 65 on the VDO. Think I still ahve an airlock though. Heaters go cold every now and then!

Title: Re: VDO Temp Gauge
Post by: Ben Lessani on 18 March 2009, 10:03

Oil temp should be about 100 degs when warm

Title: Re: VDO Temp Gauge
Post by: ozegti on 01 April 2009, 02:53

Is there any reason why it's reading low? I've got the blue temp sender in, and the MFA hooked up to the oil sender in the waterway, and they both read below 50.

Title: Re: VDO Temp Gauge
Post by: rubjonny on 01 April 2009, 08:55

could be your thermostat is stuck open, have a read of the coolant system faq over in the garage section