fitted my new green temp sensor now its not even getteng up to degrees

[wallace78]

i fitted it the other day but dosent seem 2 b working any1 any tips that could help me, cheers

 

[Broken Byzan]

what car?

 

[wallace78]

soz its 2001 a4 2.5 quattro m8

 

[hades-]

what dont seem to be working ?
are you sure it was the fault ?
it could be your stat or if you didnt get a oem sensor it could be ****ed

 

[wallace78]

no m8 i got a dopey 1 of fleabay

 

[hades-]

no m8 i got a dopey 1 of fleabay

well then id say thats your problem
get 1 from audi they dont cost alot are try that

 

[wallace78]

cheers bez

 

[pauldazzle]

Fitting a genuine VAG CTS is a must. Cheap aftermarket temp sensors rarely work properly. Make sure you bleed the coolant system properly. i.e Header tank cap off, heater on hottest setting, bring the engine up to normal operating temp with the rpm's held at about 3000& hold it there for at least 5 mins. Turn off top up & leave the cap off then allow the car to cool down then top up again if necessary.

 

[wallace78]

cheers paul m8 im goina get new coolant mine is gunky n yellow do u bleed it in the same way thnx

 

[pauldazzle]

cheers paul m8 im goina get new coolant mine is gunky n yellow do u bleed it in the same way thnx

Use genuine G12 antifreeze only.

 

[wallace78]

yeah thats the one i ordered m8 iv a ****load of stuff coming from ebay for the car cant wait to get it all on then get the pics up m8