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Offline xtetx

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Temp sensor
« 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?
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Offline barrym381

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Re: Temp sensor
« Reply #1 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:
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Offline xtetx

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Re: Temp sensor
« Reply #2 on: 24 December 2011, 21:14 »
Thanks for that mate!

Does anybody know if this effects it starting after a journey?
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Re: Temp sensor
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Temp sensor
« Reply #4 on: 24 December 2011, 21:53 »
Better to fit a genuine one if you can.
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Offline xtetx

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Re: Temp sensor
« Reply #5 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!
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Re: Temp sensor
« Reply #6 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:
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Re: Temp sensor
« Reply #7 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!
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Re: Temp sensor
« Reply #8 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!
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Offline bullzeye

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Re: Temp sensor
« Reply #9 on: 28 December 2011, 22:51 »
this is the green coolant temp sensor were on about? i paid £12 for mine from VW ?
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