Temperture guage not working

[billy_vw]

Picked up my V5 today

Half way driving home (about 50 miles) i noticed my temp guage had not moved
Normally they sit smack on 90 in the middle.

How can i fix this?

Thanks in advance.

[richw911]

Temp sender? You can do a check on the temp gauge itself with vag com i believe 

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/thread/980331.aspx

[billy_vw]

Rich

Thanks for the info, 

How different is a V5 against the 1.8T?

[richw911]

Rich

Thanks for the info, 

How different is a V5 against the 1.8T?

I believe its in the same pipe and place as the 1.8T 

[billy_vw]

Using the car today and the temp gauge was working and a bit later it was'nt & then was OK again.

When it was working it sat dead on 90 as norm,

But i guess im better of replacing the temp sensor anyway 

[richw911]

Using the car today and the temp gauge was working and a bit later it was'nt & then was OK again.

When it was working it sat dead on 90 as norm,

But i guess im better of replacing the temp sensor anyway 

I would check the wiring first TBH. Could be corroded terminals  The temp sender is £25 and 60p for the clip and rubber seal.

[Mr Blue]

If you have the black sensor then buy the newer green one anyway!

very common problem.