Engine Temp Gauge

[nuttytart]

hi can any one help my galaxy temp gauge keeps going up and down on its own i have tried to locate the temp switch on the engine but cant find it anywhere ford want

[Ivor_E_Tower]

How old is the car? There are known issues with facelifted model instrument displays, that are covered by warranty, assuming that VW have now got a fix for the problems - search the forum for more info.

[nuttytart]

hi thanks for replying its a 2000 6 speed x reg with 73000 on clock i only bought the car on saturday i have been intouch with the original owner who pxed it. but he says the gauge started playing up about 12 mnths ago but the car never let him down it did come with full service history and he was the only owner hope this helps

[paulmpaciorek]

I wouldnt worry too much about it,my Sharan does exactly the same but only when the outside temp is below 4oC,but when its above it works normally.I have checked my water etc and everything appears to be as it should be.It has been mentioned in a previous post that if the gauge moves about as dramaticaly as mine does that it is not possible for the water and indeed the coolant temperature to alter that quickly.but get it checked all the same....mine is due a service in the New Year....so it will be mentioned...along with the aux heater,the air con turning itself on......the trip computer going mad,,,,,,,,,,,,etc....

 

 

VW SHARAN SPORT 115 PD 6 speed X reg

[Guest reefer]

Had similar problem with my 2001 1.9 tdi. turned out the engine coolant sensor was U/S.

But their are apparently 3 different types fitted to late Tdi engines.

local VW dealer was very helpfull in sorting out which one it was. Go armed with your engine number and most times they can check on their computer database which type of sensor your engine has fitted.

Sensor located under the the thermostat housing, a fiddly job but not to bad.

Local independant garage wanted