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Offline UKChrisT

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temp gauge problem
« on: 05 December 2012, 17:44 »
Hi,

Has anyone else experienced same issue, my temp gauge in my Golf Mk4 2.0 8v only goes to the first line (even when vehicle has been running for a while), it will ONLY sit at 90" if the engine is running and not been driven.

Here's a pic (I had just driven for about 20 minutes and it only moved to the first line)

I have had the temp sensor replaced, the only other thing I can think of is the thermostat?



Thanks in advance,
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Offline Luke1981

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Re: temp gauge problem
« Reply #1 on: 05 December 2012, 18:16 »
I second your thought it is the thermostat. Sounds like it is stuck.
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Offline stfc_gti

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Re: temp gauge problem
« Reply #2 on: 05 December 2012, 20:06 »
have had this issue, all of a sudden today it hit 90 for the first time in about 6 months. will keep an eye on it. previously it would hover about 75/80
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Offline Granta Gti

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Re: temp gauge problem
« Reply #3 on: 05 December 2012, 23:39 »
I can put money on it being thermostat.
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Offline martinGTT

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Re: temp gauge problem
« Reply #4 on: 06 December 2012, 08:40 »
Looks like you're getting decent average MPG there too...  :laugh: :grin:..  :whistle:
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Offline Nino

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Re: temp gauge problem
« Reply #5 on: 06 December 2012, 09:27 »
Its your thermo, little tip: make sure you buy an OEM and not a cheat replacement.
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Re: temp gauge problem
« Reply #6 on: 06 December 2012, 09:32 »
My MPG isn't the best, but it's the 2.0 GTI so don't expect much lol.

Thanks for all the replies, I will replace with genuine part
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Offline stfc_gti

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Re: temp gauge problem
« Reply #7 on: 06 December 2012, 09:35 »
will it cause problems if left? as in not replaced?
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Re: temp gauge problem
« Reply #8 on: 06 December 2012, 09:52 »
I doubt it will cause damage if left, but I would feel safer knowing my temp gauge is working properly and showing the correct readings and for the likely cost to repair it's worth doing surely?

I have booked mine in at a local VW specialist today and they're charging me between £25/30 fitted.

Chris
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Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: temp gauge problem
« Reply #9 on: 06 December 2012, 12:38 »
can someone just confirm for me, is the termostat the one on the engine block? at the top? right hand side i belive?

is it the temp sender thats the one in line with the coolent/radiator hoses?
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