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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: thatwillis on 16 November 2010, 21:30

Title: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: thatwillis on 16 November 2010, 21:30

Hi Guys and Girls

I saw the other thread on temperature gauge but my symptoms are slightly different.

The temperature gauge would some times not move at all when I have been driving for 20 mins.  It would also get to temperature then drop randomly.

This morning i started the engine and the temperature light came on beeping at me although there was no fluid or over heating.

Am i right in saying it needs the temperature sensor replacing?

Cheers
James

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: tech1889 on 16 November 2010, 21:33

yes more than likelly mate..

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: s-l-i-x on 16 November 2010, 22:04

Could be the thermostat if not the coolant sensor?

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: thatwillis on 16 November 2010, 22:08

Is the coolant sensor the one in the expansion tank? That looks lovely and easy to change?  :tongue:

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: s-l-i-x on 16 November 2010, 22:19

Nooo

(http://www.tyresmoke.net/attachments/522879-jetta-engine2.jpg)

Has a green top to it.

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: thatwillis on 16 November 2010, 22:27

oh i see great cheers I'll take a trip along to GSF and see what i can find on friday.

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: tech1889 on 16 November 2010, 22:44

you will see it as it has a green ring around it its help in with a circlip.. 5 min job and no need to use any coolant  :wink:

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: thatwillis on 16 November 2010, 22:57

Quote from: tech1889 on 16 November 2010, 22:44

you will see it as it has a green ring around it its help in with a circlip.. 5 min job and no need to use any coolant  :wink:

Ill try that first then  :wink: Thanks  :smiley:

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: paulhgti on 17 November 2010, 00:23

Try get a sensor from vw there was only a couple of quid difference when mine went.

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: Adam on 17 November 2010, 05:04

Part numbers and prices from TPS.

mk4 Golf 1.8T Temp Sender (Green) -     £23.70 exc VAT -       Part Number - S059919501A
mk4 Golf 1.8T Temp Sender Retainer      £0.38 exc VAT           Part Number - S032121142
mk4 Golf 1.8T Temp Sender O'ring          £0.85 exc VAT           Part Number - N90316802

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: tech1889 on 17 November 2010, 09:17

Cheap cheap I paid over £35 for one for father in laws A4 cabriolet..

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: daz veedub on 17 November 2010, 19:38

i did mine in a 5min brew break at work nice easy job mate

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: Adam on 18 November 2010, 01:49

Did anyones gush out water?

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: T_J_G on 18 November 2010, 12:48

Mine didn't Adam.

Title: Re: Dodgy Temp Gauge?
Post by: Adam on 18 November 2010, 15:16

Just mine then :( And yes I took the cap off.