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Could someone help me identify the temperature sensor please

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:48 pm
by dn852k4
Hi,
I'm a new member to this great forum. I bought a 96 plate Polo last week, a little older than I wanted, but it had been well looked after by it's previous owners, stacks of history and reciepts etc, at £800 I think I got an alright deal.

It's a 1.4 CL, 102k on the clock - the last 60 where motorway miles, body work is in good condition apart from a couple of scabs on the driver's door, but what can you expect for a 12 year old car?

Now on to my main point, the only downside of this car is that the temperature gauge isn't working. I have read the forum and the topics on faulty temparture gauges and sensors, but cannot find the sensor on my engine.

Here's a few pic of where I think the sensor should be. If you could point me in the right direction it would be a great help. :)

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Cheers,

Dan

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:55 pm
by NOZ
Mine got changed by the local garage and I wasn't paying much attention but think you can get your answer by searching for the topic. Temp senders have been discussed here about every month cos its such a common problem lol Just thought searching would speed things up for you :idea:

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:25 pm
by Tim_GTi

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:52 pm
by dn852k4
I still can't find it on my engine.
Am I looking in the right area? Can anyone see it in my photographs at all?

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:25 pm
by david burton
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:23 pm
by dn852k4
Cheers mate. I had a feeling that could have been it, but just wanted to make sure.

Does anyone know the exact part number for the sensor/sender?

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:00 pm
by david burton
do a search for it - vag parts forum will be ideal

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:58 pm
by Tim_GTi
If not just ask dealers or whoever your buying the new one from

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:32 pm
by dn852k4
Today I bought a temperature sensor from GSF.

This one:
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Is this the 100% correct part for a 96 plate 1.4 CL polo?

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Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:28 am
by sonic
what is the colour on the old one? if the colour is yellow then you have the right temp sensor.