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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: xtetx on 24 December 2011, 00:28

Title: Temp sensor
Post by: xtetx on 24 December 2011, 00:28: Hi guys,

My temp sensor is intermitent and keeps sending my gauge nuts.
Anyways this is going to be replaced, I just wondered if this would link to any starting issues as my car starts fine first time, I go for a 20 min or so drive, get back in the car shortly after and it takes alot of trying to start her up again??

Anybody had this before?
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: barrym381 on 24 December 2011, 01:22: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=88088.0
takes 2mins to change if tht is your prob :smiley:
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: xtetx on 24 December 2011, 21:14: Thanks for that mate!

Does anybody know if this effects it starting after a journey?
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: barrym381 on 24 December 2011, 21:17: Quote from: xtetx on 24 December 2011, 21:14
Thanks for that mate!

Does anybody know if this effects it starting after a journey?
This can cause poor running and MPG etc because the engines ecu thinks the temp is different to what it actually is and it then makes wrong adjustments.

It is Two temp senders in one, It not only displays temp gauge reading on your clocks it also gives the ECU a temp reading for starting ect at different temps. cold, hot, warm.

did you not read that bit mate :smiley: if engine is hot an sensor is saying its cold will chuck more fuel in
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: Wayne on 24 December 2011, 21:53: Better to fit a genuine one if you can.
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: xtetx on 26 December 2011, 11:31: Quote from: barrym381 on 24 December 2011, 21:17
Quote from: xtetx on 24 December 2011, 21:14
Thanks for that mate!

Does anybody know if this effects it starting after a journey?
This can cause poor running and MPG etc because the engines ecu thinks the temp is different to what it actually is and it then makes wrong adjustments.

It is Two temp senders in one, It not only displays temp gauge reading on your clocks it also gives the ECU a temp reading for starting ect at different temps. cold, hot, warm.

did you not read that bit mate :smiley: if engine is hot an sensor is saying its cold will chuck more fuel in

Haha missed it sorry! Thanks alot man! Going to VW tomorrow to get the part then hopefully its problem solved!
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: tdi_blu on 26 December 2011, 21:05: I use TPS for my parts all genuine vw just alot cheaper than the dealers I would think theres one your way :wink:
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: xtetx on 26 December 2011, 21:39: Nearest one Blackburn, probably cost me more in petrol to get there thank what I would save. Thanks for the tip though!
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: xtetx on 28 December 2011, 21:32: Got the part today from vw. Was 35 pounds and now seems to run alot better, even feels more responsive.
I guess it's just a matter of keep using it to see if it has fully fixed my problem!
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: bullzeye on 28 December 2011, 22:51: this is the green coolant temp sensor were on about? i paid £12 for mine from VW ?
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: richw911 on 28 December 2011, 23:56: Quote from: bullzeye on 28 December 2011, 22:51
this is the green coolant temp sensor were on about? i paid £12 for mine from VW ?

How long ago.....
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: bullzeye on 29 December 2011, 01:42: about 4 month at most
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: xtetx on 29 December 2011, 09:32: Yes the green temp sensor, It was from VW in Warrington yesterday.
It's all good I've got the part and it's a VW part :)
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: Wazzzer on 29 December 2011, 10:20: I paid £30 odd about 4 months ago for mine, they must have f*cked up royally with the price of yours
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: xtetx on 29 December 2011, 10:59: That without the rubber bung too!
Title: Re: Temp sensor
Post by: bullzeye on 29 December 2011, 13:24: they must have it was from VW lookers in preston was £12 plus vat and a quid or somet for the ring so £13somet :grin: