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    Strange problems with my S3

    Hasn't anyone ever seen this type of problem before? Pretty gutted right now, a problem I can't fix and my windshield cracked today :(
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    Strange problems with my S3

    So I checked the resistance of the g62 and it showed 270 ohm on terminal 1 & 2 and 580 ohm on 3 & 4. Aircon showed around 60 degrees celsius when we took the test. Any thoughts? I know you can check the gauge but it seems there is a fair chance of damaging the ecu? Are you sure? this is the...
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    Strange problems with my S3

    i justed talked to them, I now suspect they didnt know about it. I have no running issues at all. Normal consumption, no codes, no lights in dash. Just that the needle stays just to the left of 90 on the dash.
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    Strange problems with my S3

    So, a faulty ECT can cause the car to run at 75 degrees? I Will check wiring tomorrow. it has been like this for a pretty long time since I was in contact with my local Audi dealership and they told me it was fine.
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    Strange problems with my S3

    I did mention it, but whatever :) Could it be that the ECT is faulty because it sends differnet values and the ECU then sets a pre-determined map? I have seen through vag-com/climate control that the number there reaches 70 before the needle even begins to move.
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    Strange problems with my S3

    But I have a green one which I also replaced. That's why I'm confused. Can it be broken but don't throw a code?
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    Strange problems with my S3

    First threadcreation, yay! So I have searched the forums for an answer but I found nothing. I have a strange problem with my car. It's an S3 -02 facelift. Started with a problem with warm starts and engine light was on (CODE 17704). Swapped the thermostat for a non-genuine and the temp sensor...
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    Thermostat or Temp Sensor?

    Highjacking the thread a bit, sorry :) My problem is a bit strange. I have a Audi S3 -02. The thermostat has been changed for a genuine one along with a new temp sensor because I got the "Error in mapped cooling system". Now my temp will rise so the needle is just to the left of 90 when on a...