Dodgy Temperature Gauge

dunder101 · 26-09-2003, 19:12

Hello all,

Over the last few weeks we've noticed an anomaly on the temperature gauge on our Skoda Fabia Classic 1.4. On occassions the gauge does sits at zero - i.e. it does not rise as the temperature does. Sometimes if they ignition is turned off and on again it will register, sometimes not. On some occassions the gauge will be registering whilst driving, and then drop down to zero. My initial thought was some sort of loose connection, but we've changed nothing on the car lately and it is odd that, for example, you can be stationary and turn the ignition off and on again and it works. Any ideas?

In addition, a couple of times over the last few months the "EPC" light has come on on the dash and stayed on. Last time it did this for a day and then went off, but we noticed no ill-effects. At the point we were about to call the garage it went off and has not been seen on again. Any ideas - could these two oddities be connected at all?

Thanks in advance all.

D.

FabiaTDi · 26-09-2003, 19:58

Sounds like dodgy temp sender unit?

big k · 26-09-2003, 20:59

definatley a faulty temp sensor

dunder101 · 28-09-2003, 15:22

Thanks for the advice chaps.

Does anyone have any idea where this temperature sender is located, and whether it is a user replaceable item?

Thanks again,
D.

**robmawer** · 29-09-2003, 11:47

I had mine done as a warranty job, so couldn't tell you...

Rob.

***DGW*** · 29-09-2003, 14:27

I had one replaced on my Felicia. The job would normally involved letting the engine cool then draining the coolant. However the clued-up fitter knew a shortcut and did the job within 30 minutes while I waited. Looking at ETKA, it would seem that the temperature sender on the Fabia is fitted to the coolant thermostat housing. You should be able to locate that easily enough and have a look.

26-09-2003, 19:12	#1
dunder101 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Kent Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Dodgy Temperature Gauge Hello all, Over the last few weeks we've noticed an anomaly on the temperature gauge on our Skoda Fabia Classic 1.4. On occassions the gauge does sits at zero - i.e. it does not rise as the temperature does. Sometimes if they ignition is turned off and on again it will register, sometimes not. On some occassions the gauge will be registering whilst driving, and then drop down to zero. My initial thought was some sort of loose connection, but we've changed nothing on the car lately and it is odd that, for example, you can be stationary and turn the ignition off and on again and it works. Any ideas? In addition, a couple of times over the last few months the "EPC" light has come on on the dash and stayed on. Last time it did this for a day and then went off, but we noticed no ill-effects. At the point we were about to call the garage it went off and has not been seen on again. Any ideas - could these two oddities be connected at all? Thanks in advance all. D.

26-09-2003, 19:58	#2
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds like dodgy temp sender unit? __________________ Was: Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: '06 BMW 320i Auto On Order: New Audi A3 Sportback TDI

26-09-2003, 20:59	#3
big k Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: u.k Posts: 1,215 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	definatley a faulty temp sensor __________________ how can me find a jet engine for me rapid ?

29-09-2003, 11:47	#5
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,366 Thanks: 2 Thanked 62 Times in 55 Posts	I had mine done as a warranty job, so couldn't tell you... Rob. __________________

29-09-2003, 14:27	#6
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,001 Thanks: 41 Thanked 147 Times in 112 Posts	I had one replaced on my Felicia. The job would normally involved letting the engine cool then draining the coolant. However the clued-up fitter knew a shortcut and did the job within 30 minutes while I waited. Looking at ETKA, it would seem that the temperature sender on the Fabia is fitted to the coolant thermostat housing. You should be able to locate that easily enough and have a look. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...47.59 mpg...

28-09-2003, 15:22	#4
dunder101 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North Kent Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the advice chaps. Does anyone have any idea where this temperature sender is located, and whether it is a user replaceable item? Thanks again, D.

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