Temp sensor part number problem..

[SlammedGTI]

We all know the common problem with the temp sensor so I went to GSF and got one the other day.

Part No: 93494C
GSF No: 929VG0160

It's the Blue top one.

Anyway my previous problems was it getting up to temperature (90) and then dropping to 0. Standard problem.

Now I changed it over today with a new 'o' ring and retainer. I've done 70 miles on it with mixed driving and it's not getting up to temperature, it's getting 1 third of the way to 90 and then when sitting in traffic it gets 2 thirds to 90 and then fluctuates between 1/3 (to 90) and 2/3's. Not dropping down to 0.

So have I got the wrong part number ? faulty part ?

I've got a 1998 S' reg 1.8T GTI.

Thanks

[barrym381]

its your thermostat mate get a new 1 

[SlammedGTI]

You sure ? Definitely not the wrong part ? As I have a feeling it's meant to be the green top one ?

[barrym381]

almost certain it was the thermo to start with not the sensor 

[SlammedGTI]

They both have the same symptoms though.

[jamie1989]

thermostat 100% mate.
cheap and easy!!!

[SlammedGTI]

Can I take this temp sensor back then ? Lol.

Anyone got a thread for part no. and guide ?

[barrym381]

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=101783.0 
try carparts4less for your bits aswell