temp sensor (faulty) ?

[daz veedub]

i replaced temp sensor few weeks ago (genuine vw)  and temp gauge was still sitting on 70, so monday just gone had cambelt, waterpump and thermostat change, plugged in fault code reader an code 16500 engine coolant temp sensor....implausible signal, am guessing its a faulty temp sensor, if its the case then will contact vw and ask them to change for another as i still have the receipt..
or could it be something else ??

[richw911]

Faulty unit or wiring 

[jamie16v]

did you delete the code and see if it came back?..
silly question i know..

[andc1]

i had this, i unplugged the battery for 30 ish mins, never came back for me

[daz veedub]

yeah deleted and came back, going out there in a min will dissconnect battery try that, also need check if theres a plate in boot or underseat 2 get to fuel pump otherwise its tank off jobby 

[houston]

Disconnecting battery wont wipe codes, and there's an access panel for tank pump under the rear seats.

I'd try takin sensor back, if that dont work then check wiring

[daz veedub]

you,ve just save me going out in gale force winds houston regarding gettin to fuel pump, av wiped the code will check wiring if not ill get vw to swap for a new 1