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Title: Temp sender
Post by: Willis366 on 03 December 2013, 18:45

I have got to replace the thermostat and temp sensor on my golf 1.8t. I know there are 2 temperature sensors, which one is it I wud need to replace along with the thermostat?? And where would be the best place to get these from as vw prices are normally extortionate. Appreciate any help

Title: Re: Temp sender
Post by: itavaltalainen on 03 December 2013, 18:49

which engine (code)??

the engine does have two senders, but they are normally in one housing - i.e. one part.

can check vw repair guide when i know which engine it is...

Title: Re: Temp sender
Post by: Willis366 on 03 December 2013, 20:40

It AUM engine. I think I got told one is on the right hand side and one on the left or something but I could be wrong. I'm gettin fault code p1296 and it seems to be using a lot of fuel so Going to try the temp sensor and thermostat because apparently it's common for these to go after a while. Thanks

Title: Re: Temp sender
Post by: barrym381 on 03 December 2013, 22:57

a guide to do both  :wink:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=88088.0
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=101783.0

Title: Re: Temp sender
Post by: Willis366 on 04 December 2013, 11:35

Thanks for that Barrym don't look to complicated. Just to confirm it is the green sensor I need to replace yes?? Because vw have now put their prices up and for the thermostat and temp sensor it is 70quid! But euro car parts do the green sensors for about 17quid, so just making sure it is the green one I need?

Title: Re: Temp sender
Post by: barrym381 on 04 December 2013, 11:40

Quote from: Willis366 on 04 December 2013, 11:35

Thanks for that Barrym don't look to complicated. Just to confirm it is the green sensor I need to replace yes?? Because vw have now put their prices up and for the thermostat and temp sensor it is 70quid! But euro car parts do the green sensors for about 17quid, so just making sure it is the green one I need?

yes mate the green 1 you need try tps or bite the bullet an get from the dealer a few members from here will agree when i say eurocrapparts stuff is hopeless  :wink:

Title: Re: Temp sender
Post by: WadGTI on 04 December 2013, 12:42

There is a guy on ebay who sells the sensors for under £20 on ebay. I got one and have no issues.

You can pick a thermostat for about a tenner too online.

Title: Re: Temp sender
Post by: Willis366 on 04 December 2013, 16:31

Thanks for the help guys thermostat and temp sensor all ordered and for under 30quid