Switching The Booster Heater Off With Vag-com?

[Higs]

Apologies if this has been asked before (and I'm happy to be pointed to a FAQ or previous thread) but...

 

Is it possible to switch the booster heater off using Vag-Com? I've had the Gal for about a year now but the booster heater didn't work at all last winter. I've just got Vag-Com and reset the error codes over the weekend. It's had one lengthy run with no problem but this morning Mrs Higs did a couple of shorter trips. When she pulled into a car park she had concerned citizens coming over to tell her it was on fire - it wasn't but apparently there was a lot of smoke. Assuming it doesn't settle down (and I can't be faffed with changing the glow-plug myself or afford to pay someone else to do it) can I just disable it?

[Beyond Help?]

Not with VAG-COM, no. But you can just unplug the temperature sensor, which is clipped to the wiper mechanism on the right hand side as you look at it under the bonnet.

[raymac]

There is a wire connector block that plugs into the heater itself, mine was disconnected when i purchased it so i put in a new plug and re-connected and it's been sound ever since, as for changing the plug itself it's not a big job and if you have the right tools you will be looking at a couple of hours max, worth it at this time of the year ;)

[paj]

I would like to disconnect the sensor as well. can anyone post a photo of exactly where it can be found?