thermostat

  1. Ertdes

    A3 8P 1.6 TDI - Bad Fuel Temp Sensor and Thermostat?

    Hi all. I have 2 queries which I would appreciate help with. Car is a 1.6 TDI 8P 2010. The links to my data logs from VCDS are below: Coolant and fuel temperature data log (logged doing town and motorway driving) Air mass, timing belt position, EGR, charge air pressure, fuel high pressure data...
  2. localknoxville

    Audi A5 2.0TDI Temp Gauge Fault

    Hello Over the weekend my temp gauge started playing up, as in the temp would get to 90 as normal in idle but then if I put the heating on or started driving, the temp gauge would go down. Drove it to work this morning and it didn't even get up to 90, so I'm guessing it's the thermostat that's...
  3. Nanz

    A3 TFSI MPGs - what is yours?

    Hi all Out of interest, and to compare with my own car, for those 2.0 TFSI's owners, what MPG are you getting. Here is mine: Type of day to day driving: mostly city, school runs, supermarket... (no motorways) Year: 2006 MPG: 21 When I do road trips (loads of motorway driving), I've been...
  4. CameronS3

    Correct part number for coolant thermostat?

    Cars currently with AmD getting its stage 2+, they’ve told me it needs a new stat as car won’t get hot so can’t dyno it. Problem is main dealers are closed until further notice. so I’m trying to source a genuine stat from elsewhere. just need the correct part number, mines an S3 8P 2007 plate...
  5. Asahi

    Car not reaching running temp? :(

    Recently replaced the coolant flange at the rear of the engine and hose to the heater and filled up with new coolant if that could have anything to do with it. I've tried bleeding the system twice to see if that helps. Basically the car used to get to 90c on the gauge and stay there. Now it...
  6. L

    Heating blows COLD ONLY, engine temp etc all normal... Help!

    Hi all, I have a 2.5 TDI V6 A4 Estate and the heating blows only cold air out! The engine warms up to 90 within 10 mins or so, does not over heat and runs like a dream. Garage has checked over the radiator etc and no issues there and they reckon it could be that the thermostat is stuck open...
  7. Thomas Nevin

    Help Please A4 Avant Fans Whistle & MAF / Thermostat

    Hi all and happy new year. Have a couple of questions that if anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it. I have an Audi A4 Avant 136bhp 2011 with 96,000 miles on the clock. I have noticed the fans whistle slightly inside the car at certain fan speeds. Googled this already but still not...
  8. snky1987

    Help Please [CGLC] 177HP Doesn't hold the temperature below +10C

    My car has been recalled with this heating element issue 3 months ago. Before temperatures dropped below +10C I did not pay attention to engine temperature because it was always ok. No, when temps. dropped below +10C I noticed that my car hardly heats up (reaches 70C after 20min of driving...
  9. hnnhm

    Engine warning light - need advice

    Need a little bit of help/advice... Engine warning lamp flashed up a wee while ago on my car dash with code P2681 - engine coolant valve stuck open/closed, it’s been super temperamental and has been going on and off randomly with no effect to the car whatsoever, power has been fine and air con...
  10. K

    What model thermostat for 8P S3?

    Called a well know Audi garage in Reading to get a quote to replace thermostat - it had previously been diagnosed as needing doing by the guys at the Phirm. They are a bit too far out for me to go though so looking local. Lady on the phone said they couldn't quote as they didn't know which...
  11. K

    Replacing thermostat - guide + how hard?

    Hi guys, is there a guide anywhere on replacing thermostat, ideally on 8P S3. I did try searching but got random bits and bobs. Is it worth buying OEM and is it an easy DIY jobber?
  12. B

    Temperature/Thermostat - B8.5 2.0TFSI 225 Quattro

    Hello, I have a 2014 A4 Avant 2.0TFSI Quattro S-Tronic which seems to be struggling to get up to temperature, it just hovers around the 70 oC mark, where I'm sure it stayed at around 90 when I've noticed before, I'm hoping this might explain the poor MPG as well! My questions are: Does...
  13. Curt25line

    Audi A4 fan problem

    hi all I know this has been mentioned in previous topics. But the fan problem has happened to me. It comes on during cold starts and stays in throughout a journey. Temperatures all remain normal. Nothing out of place. No leakes. Am I right in saying temperature sensor?? Anyone else had this...
  14. Steve Bryce

    Another temperature problem - already changed thermostat

    Hello all, I am tearing my hair out with this one. I have a 2004 A3 with the 8P engine. I had the common issue, of the coolant temperature not going above 70. After reading on here, I decided to change the thermostat. The problem has now changed, but not been cured. If I drive for between 5...
  15. M

    1.5L of coolant lost, no obvious leaks. Where has it gone?!

    Hi, Over the past 2 days I have driven less than 10 miles and had to top up a total of 1.5L of coolant. The engine doesn't seem to heat up fully suggesting a stuck open thermostat but where is the coolant disappearing to? I drove 1 mile today and the radiator fan stayed on for ages after I...