UK-POLOS.NET - THE VW Polo Forum

OK well changed the thermostat and that's fixed the temp gauge issue, thanks for all the advice, its very much appreciated.

Its got a bit of a hissing sound coming from near the brake servo so I assume that's another job! Is there any common issues regarding the servos?

I also think I have a wheel ...

Thanks for all the advice guys its much appreciated.
I think I will replace the thermostat anyway it cant do any harm at least.

Does any one have any pictures of the thermo housing and or pdf of the haynes manual I can have a look at please?

Cheers
Pete

Hi I was advised that someone might be kind enough to help me diagnose a problem using their VagCom on my Polo.

I live in Warrington, Cheshire and will keep my fingers crossed that some kind soul can help me.

Thanks Very Much

Pete

Hi I was advised that someone might be kind enough to help me diagnose a problem using their VagCom on my Polo.

I live in Warrington, Cheshire and will keep my fingers crossed that some kind soul can help me.

Thanks Very Much

Pete

Hi I was advised that someone might be kind enough to help me diagnose a problem using their VagCom on my Polo.

I live in Warrington, Cheshire and will keep my fingers crossed that some kind soul can help me.

Thanks Very Much

Pete

Thanks, I will do that now.

Thanks Alex for all your help. Is there a particular section I should post in, I don't want to get told off lol.

I'm in Warrington Cheshire. Is the VagCom thing really good at fault finding then? I'm new to all this stuff and appreciate any advice.
I know when to put my hands up and say "I just don't know jack"

I take it that plugging in needs to be done at a main dealer? Do they charge much?
I sound like a right skint flint but I've just been laid off work, so cash is just not there at the moment but obviously without some dosh its going to be almost impossible to identify the fault. Catch 22.

Hi Alex,

Thanks for your reply. I will try and get another sensor if I can raise the cash to get a genuine VW one, just so strapped for cash at the mo.
I wonder if anyone has any ideas as to what else it could be if it isn't the sensor or thermostat. Its using quite a lot of fuel at the moment 80 ...

Thanks Alex, you beat me to it lol.

I've got to try and make a decision re the sensor now. Is it likely to be duff or should I do the thermostat check next do you think. Its my only means of transport and I'm strapped for cash so got to be careful.
Is there a way to test the sensor?

Cheers for ...

Oh Bugger!

I thought it might at least eliminate a possibilty lol.

What does the 1n02 mean?

Ah ok, the tinterweb seems to suggest it needs a big service which I'm happy to do once Ive sorted the temp gauge issue.

Hi Alex,

I got the sensor from gsf, did I do wrong? Are they no good?

I've also noticed the milometer shows 1n02 on start up for a few seconds if thats a clue.
I have to admit to being confused as to where the thermostat is housed as the bit with the sensors just have a pipe coming off them in a ...

Hope this pic shows. Not good with these forums lol.

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee410/abs1966/VW%20Polo/001.jpg

I have replaced the sensor on the left with the yellow ring, the one that came out also had a yellow ring on it.

Not sure what the other sensor is as I havent been able to ...

Keeping my fingers crossed someone has some ideas.
Any suggestions very much appreciated.

Thanks

Pete.