Crazy gauge

[dantheram]

My temperature gauge is going mad, it climbs to 50 odd then goes up and down before suddenly jumping to the temp it always sits at, 90.

Is the thermostat f****d?

Dan

[alexperkins]

No, thats just the temperature sender. Get a new one (about 25 quid) from a dealer (do NOT get a cheap replacement as they suck!) and all is well.

[dantheram]

easy to fit?

[alexperkins]

http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... 10&t=35137

dead easy

[dantheram]

is the sensor the thing i can see, plugged in, about half way down the radiator on the right as you look (or left of the actual car).

Dan

[alexperkins]

no lol thats the fan switch. sender is on the housing - folloow the top rad pipe towards the engine and its there on the left

[dantheram]

ah i see it, directly under the vw badge on the cover, just below where the leads come out.

[alexperkins]

Ye its green

[dantheram]

mine looks black from what i can see, green when its pulled out?

[alexperkins]

Unplug the connector - it should be green plastic. Take a pic if in doubt and ill show you where it is.

[dantheram]

yeah can see the green bit, facing diagonally up, back in towards the the bulk. how is it held in?

[Bepe]

its held in with a horse shoe clip, dont break it whatever you do, that guide should tell you what to do! if i remember correctly it pulls towards you

[TGi]

anyone happen to have a part number?

[alexperkins]

059919501A sender
N 90316802 new rubber seal

[TGi]

059919501A sender
N 90316802 new rubber seal

cheers