Temperature gauge

[dvd]

Hi,
I was thinking about temperature gauges because I miss having such an important piece of equipment on my car.
I like to keep an eye on what's happening under the bonnet

I really like the GTI dashboard with the boost and temp gauge, but changing my car is not an option

So I was wondering if it is too difficult to install an engine temperature gauge on my 2011 Polo TSI (105bhp version).
Alternatively is there a way to have the engine temperature displayed by accessing the display menu on the dashboard?
That would be the easiest option.
The only readout I found was for the ambient temperature but not the engine temperature as far as I can see.
I saw CICLO's post about the installation of a volt meter near the cigarette lighter socket and that looked quite neat.
Perhaps a dual Volt/temp readout would be possible?

Where on the engine are the best take-off points for the temperature sensor?

Any info is appreciated
Thanks.

[vc-10]

You can put the GTI cluster in the TSI. It'll give you a full Highline computer too.

[ubiquitous-j]

Or swap with the BlueGT cluster - https://www.youtube*.com/watch?v=cVbOEetKulc

[vc-10]

I'd forgotten that the BlueGT had that cluster too- and the speedo goes up to 160 not 180 like in the GTI, which is more appropriate really!

[jammydodger]

And the revs stop at 6K unlike the near 7k in the GTI.

[dvd]

Thanks.
Is the GT cluster a plug and play job or does the existing TSI wire harness have to be changed/altered as well?
Will the vehicle's computer adjust itself to the new instrument cluster or will it have to be programmed/changed?
Is the cluster hard to remove?
Thanks for your input

[jammydodger]

If you get in touch with Eddie-gt on here he can help, I think he sources them, fits and codes them for around £200-£300.

[ubiquitous-j]

If you get in touch with Eddie-gt on here he can help, I think he sources them, fits and codes them for around £200-£300.

Yeah I'd agree with that, he seems to know his stuff well. If you can find a used cluster on ebay or from a breakers yard will be cheaper.

[dvd]

Thanks.
I am in Malta and if it comes to it I will probably have to do it myself.

The replacement of the cluster will probably entail the removal of most of the dashboard and steering wheel, not to mention electrical issues.

I have stripped components from cars before and I am not new to these things, but airbags and computers put me off and I get the feeling that changing the cluster is a substantial job whose end result is just to get an indication of the engine temperature.
The other option to install a multi-function (temp/voltage) digital readout is still an option with apparently less installation hassle for me once I find a suitable place and take-off points for it.
The cigarette lighter area is a good place it seems.