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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

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.

easy to fit?

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

dead easy

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

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

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

Ye its green

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

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

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

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

anyone happen to have a part number?

059919501A sender
N 90316802 new rubber seal

alexperkins wrote:059919501A sender
N 90316802 new rubber seal

cheers