coolant temp sensor

fatty5000 · 04-04-2006, 18:55

hi again i got this coming up as a intermittant fault would it be cos the engine wasnt running

AwesomeSarah · 05-04-2006, 08:50

No
I would say it is because it is on its way out.
Intermittent means it does not happen all the time.
But at around £20.00 + VAT it is worth replacing it
Sarah

fatty5000 · 05-04-2006, 23:40

just got in the car to come home engine warmed to about 70 degrees i looked down again and the temp gauge was all the way back to nothing looked again then it was back up to 90
is this what it means by intermittant

AwesomeSarah · 06-04-2006, 09:35

Yup
Thats it.
Means sometimes it will work sometimes it wont.
But at least it is a cheap repair
Sarah

Dr. Octavia · 06-04-2006, 09:51

It's also extremely easy to do.

fatty5000 · 06-04-2006, 13:00

question is now is it safe to drive to gatwick from cardiff as i'm off to see mickey mouse friday morning i scanned again this morning and could not find the fault
is this because it is intermittant ill try again later
my cars not gonna blow because of this is it ?
i need to get to gatwick to let the cockney spivs park my car i'm going to leave them a note about cold starts and low front spoilers (although if i do this they wil prbably pi55 in my petrol tank)

yaktrebor · 06-04-2006, 13:04

My temp gauge does the same thing every now and again!

Someone said it is easy to change, what is IT?

I guess you mean the temp sender unit or something.

Can you tell me where abouts it is, so that I can replace mine?

AwesomeSarah · 06-04-2006, 15:14

Hi
It litrally takes mins to do.
As long as it is cold.
It is in the thermostat housing
Just unclip the plug.
Take out the retaining clip.
Replace with new one making sure seal ok
Replace clip.
Reconnect electrics and away you go.
Sounds easy?
Sarah

fatty5000 · 06-04-2006, 19:33

but can i drive to gatwick please set my mind at rest

Lummox · 06-04-2006, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatty5000

but can i drive to gatwick please set my mind at rest

No you cant, a faulty coolant temp sensor means the left hand wheel will fall off

All sillyness aside yes you can, it 'may' use a bit more fuel thats all.

fatty5000 · 06-04-2006, 19:38

aahhh so could that be why i cant get more than about 28 mpg lately

Lummox · 06-04-2006, 19:44

For sure.

A piece of free advice, stump up the extra £10 and put a whole thermostat housing on it, they are also common to break and it comes with the sensor anyhow.

fatty5000 · 06-04-2006, 19:52

nice one boss oh well im going to the states tomorrow see you all soon cheers

yaktrebor · 06-04-2006, 21:45

OK I know its asking a lot, but do you have a part number?

Oh.. I have a 2001 TDI 110.

Thanks

Lummox · 06-04-2006, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaktrebor

OK I know its asking a lot, but do you have a part number?

Oh.. I have a 2001 TDI 110.

Thanks

It wil lbe different on the Octavia to the Fabia.

yaktrebor · 06-04-2006, 22:00

Different?

As in the part number , or the whole temp sensor / housing configuration?

Lummox · 06-04-2006, 22:01

yaktrebor · 06-04-2006, 22:07

God your quick with your replies

If only all Skoda employee's were as quick!

But as you are 'moving on' I'm not sure if you are a Skoda employee or not, any more!?

Anyway, how do I fix my dodgy temperature thingy? Please...

Lummox · 06-04-2006, 22:16

Im not a Skoda employee, never have been

But I suspect you need a coolant temp switch..

There have been a few supersessions on it though, you will need the latest four pin green sensor. You local VAG dealer will have one, about £25 max inc VAT id say.

yaktrebor · 06-04-2006, 22:22

Thanks.

So what are you doing on here? and how come you know soooooooo much?

Lummox · 06-04-2006, 22:42

I work for a Skoda dealer I have owned a modded a fair few Skodas and wear Skoda underpants.

That enough for ya?

bengie · 06-04-2006, 22:50

you should name your daughter to be fabia

04-04-2006, 18:55	#1
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,811 Members Car: a car Thanks: 287 Thanked 213 Times in 193 Posts	coolant temp sensor hi again i got this coming up as a intermittant fault would it be cos the engine wasnt running

05-04-2006, 08:50	#2
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,221 Members Car: Thanks: 38 Thanked 217 Times in 195 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor No I would say it is because it is on its way out. Intermittent means it does not happen all the time. But at around £20.00 + VAT it is worth replacing it Sarah

05-04-2006, 23:40	#3
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,811 Members Car: a car Thanks: 287 Thanked 213 Times in 193 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor just got in the car to come home engine warmed to about 70 degrees i looked down again and the temp gauge was all the way back to nothing looked again then it was back up to 90 is this what it means by intermittant

06-04-2006, 09:35	#4
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,221 Members Car: Thanks: 38 Thanked 217 Times in 195 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor Yup Thats it. Means sometimes it will work sometimes it wont. But at least it is a cheap repair Sarah

06-04-2006, 09:51	#5
Dr. Octavia Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 212 Members Car: Octavia 1.8t 4x4 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: coolant temp sensor It's also extremely easy to do.

06-04-2006, 13:00	#6
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,811 Members Car: a car Thanks: 287 Thanked 213 Times in 193 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor question is now is it safe to drive to gatwick from cardiff as i'm off to see mickey mouse friday morning i scanned again this morning and could not find the fault is this because it is intermittant ill try again later my cars not gonna blow because of this is it ? i need to get to gatwick to let the cockney spivs park my car i'm going to leave them a note about cold starts and low front spoilers (although if i do this they wil prbably pi55 in my petrol tank)

06-04-2006, 13:04	#7
yaktrebor Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire, where the puddings come from. (That's tarts to foreigners!) Posts: 553 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor My temp gauge does the same thing every now and again! Someone said it is easy to change, what is IT? I guess you mean the temp sender unit or something. Can you tell me where abouts it is, so that I can replace mine? __________________ 'No more beer!' (unless it's GF)

06-04-2006, 15:14	#8
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,221 Members Car: Thanks: 38 Thanked 217 Times in 195 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor Hi It litrally takes mins to do. As long as it is cold. It is in the thermostat housing Just unclip the plug. Take out the retaining clip. Replace with new one making sure seal ok Replace clip. Reconnect electrics and away you go. Sounds easy? Sarah

06-04-2006, 19:33	#9
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,811 Members Car: a car Thanks: 287 Thanked 213 Times in 193 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor but can i drive to gatwick please set my mind at rest

06-04-2006, 19:38	#11
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,811 Members Car: a car Thanks: 287 Thanked 213 Times in 193 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor aahhh so could that be why i cant get more than about 28 mpg lately

06-04-2006, 19:44	#12
Lummox Partner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,963 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 29 Thanked 829 Times in 698 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor For sure. A piece of free advice, stump up the extra £10 and put a whole thermostat housing on it, they are also common to break and it comes with the sensor anyhow. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

06-04-2006, 19:52	#13
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,811 Members Car: a car Thanks: 287 Thanked 213 Times in 193 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor nice one boss oh well im going to the states tomorrow see you all soon cheers

06-04-2006, 21:45	#14
yaktrebor Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire, where the puddings come from. (That's tarts to foreigners!) Posts: 553 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor OK I know its asking a lot, but do you have a part number? Oh.. I have a 2001 TDI 110. Thanks __________________ 'No more beer!' (unless it's GF)

06-04-2006, 22:00	#16
yaktrebor Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire, where the puddings come from. (That's tarts to foreigners!) Posts: 553 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor Different? As in the part number , or the whole temp sensor / housing configuration? __________________ 'No more beer!' (unless it's GF)

06-04-2006, 22:01	#17
Lummox Partner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,963 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 29 Thanked 829 Times in 698 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor Both __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

06-04-2006, 22:07	#18
yaktrebor Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire, where the puddings come from. (That's tarts to foreigners!) Posts: 553 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor God your quick with your replies If only all Skoda employee's were as quick! But as you are 'moving on' I'm not sure if you are a Skoda employee or not, any more!? Anyway, how do I fix my dodgy temperature thingy? Please... __________________ 'No more beer!' (unless it's GF)

06-04-2006, 22:16	#19
Lummox Partner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,963 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 29 Thanked 829 Times in 698 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor Im not a Skoda employee, never have been But I suspect you need a coolant temp switch.. There have been a few supersessions on it though, you will need the latest four pin green sensor. You local VAG dealer will have one, about £25 max inc VAT id say. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

06-04-2006, 22:22	#20
yaktrebor Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire, where the puddings come from. (That's tarts to foreigners!) Posts: 553 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor Thanks. So what are you doing on here? and how come you know soooooooo much? __________________ 'No more beer!' (unless it's GF)

06-04-2006, 22:42	#21
Lummox Partner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,963 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 29 Thanked 829 Times in 698 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor I work for a Skoda dealer I have owned a modded a fair few Skodas and wear Skoda underpants. That enough for ya? __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

06-04-2006, 22:50	#22
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,425 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 18 Thanked 152 Times in 133 Posts	Re: coolant temp sensor you should name your daughter to be fabia __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

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