si_leeds Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 i noticed the other day when i was driving to work that my temp needl hadn't moved at all, then suddenly it shot up to runnin temperature, then before loing it dropped again, then went up again, its been doing it on and off for the last 2 days now.is this likely to be the temp sensor or something more serious?the heaters blow hot all the time so i know the engine is hot even though the needle says it not.also is it safe to drive until i find out what the problem is and buy a part?and if it is the temp sensor does anyone know how easy they are to replace?oh and its a 1.4 16v cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemad04 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 My needle only worked when it wanted to before replaced temperture sensor and it was fine hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picola Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Mine had this problem, a simple change of sensor fixed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_leeds Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 sound il replace it this weekend then.my local parts shop sells an aftermarket one for 8 quid or TPS sells an original VW one for 30,i know with somestuff your best getting the original, is that so in this case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemad04 Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 I payed like £22 od for mine from VW, Up to you realy but you I dont now what the £8 is like but I think you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_leeds Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 yeah if its ok to drive it around for a week or so il wait til i get paid and getthe VW part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 mines been doing this for months i just havetn bothered getting round to changing it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 i wouldnt pay the money for the vw i was quoted 33 quid withthe o ring...went to my local parts place and got one for a tenner works a treat... fitted in two minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Sometimes it is just the sensor that causes the problem, However I've had two before now that I've worked on where it has been the actual Wiring/Plug that clips onto the connector! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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