cold weather, temp sensor

[nickel101]

sup all,

I have a wierd issue, on the very cold mornings where there has been ice on the car, i start up the car the temperature warning comes on.

so far what i've been doing is leaving it on for a minute or two then switching the engine off then back on again.

the temp warning does not come on again.

I can only think that maybe there is ice on the contacts and once the engine is warmed a little it melts and comes off.

anyone else heard or seen anything like this? is this something i should get checked out?

 

[Aky]

its probably nackered. Think they are only £20 from a dealers and about 10 minutes to fit.

 

[Clach]

Try this mate....

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=46910

 

[nickel101]

thanks will try the de-ionised water

 

[Clach]

You can get it in Halfords for £2

 

[HTC]

I get this each year when the temperature drops.

If my passengers ask, I just say its the flux capacitor charging up

 

[Clach]

Don't tell the Audi dealer that you have a flux capacitator, they will charge you £500 just to have it serviced...