Author Topic: Can a coolant temp sensor not work and not show a vag error  (Read 833 times)

Offline carpetviper

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I have just ran out of petrol after doing 35 miles on £15.

So I have been looking into possible causes for this shocking mpg and I wondered if it could be the coolant temp sensor.

I have already fitted a new maf sensor and a new lambda.

I have done a vag reading and not come up with any errors and it has just passed the mot last week so emmissions should be ok.

Which coolant sensor would I need.

Offline javalin

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Re: Can a coolant temp sensor not work and not show a vag error
« Reply #1 on: 09 February 2012, 20:00 »
I would say yes, unless its completely died.

>Which coolant sensor would I need.
the correct one for your engine!

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Offline boneybradley

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Re: Can a coolant temp sensor not work and not show a vag error
« Reply #2 on: 09 February 2012, 20:17 »
vag-com wont show a faulty temp sensor, there's a couple and you need to check the colour to get the correct one (remove look and push back in)
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