Engine Warning Light Diagnosis

P.P.Power · 25-08-2004, 19:39

Thanks to everyone who replied to my original post. After a visit to my local Skoda dealer...the diagnosis.....a faulty coolant temp sensor giving rogue parameters apparently. A replacement part on order and fitting under warranty in 1 weeks time. Surprisingly the friendly mechanic implied numerous vehicles suffering the same problem....due to hotter than normal weather conditions...can you believe it ? I find it hard to believe that a temp sensor is not stocked, moreso when numerous cars have been in with the same problem. The warning light hasn't been reset as it will come on again apparently, so awaiting the replacement. Does anyone know where the sensor is located ?

Lummox · 25-08-2004, 20:10

Top coolant hose, just to the right hand side of the cylinder head as you look at the engine, just above the bell housing of the gearbox. Its a four pin sensor with a small horseshoe shaped clip holding it in place.

TBH im not suprised they dont have one in stock, Im told they have just superceeded it again for the fault and are probably awaiting new stock.

And it is very very common.

**robmawer** · 25-08-2004, 20:12

Yeah, mine's currently gone too...has been since the "colder than normal weather conditions"...

Pesky VW components!

Rob.

QorbeQ · 25-08-2004, 20:12

When I turned up with my old DV in my hands they told me it'd be a week too. He explained that they put a job card in, the warranty company authorises it and orders a new part which is sent to the dealers and then they fit it.

Unless he was just spewing vocal crud at me to cover up for their lack of stock

25-08-2004, 19:39	#1
P.P.Power Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lancashire Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Engine Warning Light Diagnosis Thanks to everyone who replied to my original post. After a visit to my local Skoda dealer...the diagnosis.....a faulty coolant temp sensor giving rogue parameters apparently. A replacement part on order and fitting under warranty in 1 weeks time. Surprisingly the friendly mechanic implied numerous vehicles suffering the same problem....due to hotter than normal weather conditions...can you believe it ? I find it hard to believe that a temp sensor is not stocked, moreso when numerous cars have been in with the same problem. The warning light hasn't been reset as it will come on again apparently, so awaiting the replacement. Does anyone know where the sensor is located ? __________________ Octavia vRS Owner

25-08-2004, 20:10	#2
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,313 Thanks: 18 Thanked 557 Times in 487 Posts	Top coolant hose, just to the right hand side of the cylinder head as you look at the engine, just above the bell housing of the gearbox. Its a four pin sensor with a small horseshoe shaped clip holding it in place. TBH im not suprised they dont have one in stock, Im told they have just superceeded it again for the fault and are probably awaiting new stock. And it is very very common. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

25-08-2004, 20:12	#3
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,369 Thanks: 2 Thanked 63 Times in 56 Posts	Yeah, mine's currently gone too...has been since the "colder than normal weather conditions"... Pesky VW components! Rob. __________________

25-08-2004, 20:12	#4
QorbeQ Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hereford, UK Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When I turned up with my old DV in my hands they told me it'd be a week too. He explained that they put a job card in, the warranty company authorises it and orders a new part which is sent to the dealers and then they fit it. Unless he was just spewing vocal crud at me to cover up for their lack of stock __________________ Rob Utterly unmodified Octavia Estate 1.8T Elegance Oh ... I have upgraded to Philips Vision Plus headlights and Blue Vision sides Maybe I'll go Jabba, maybe Revo, maybe AmD, who can tell ...

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