Just purchased a B7 2.0tfsi and have found it throwing a few fault codes inc P2181
When out driving the temp gauge slowly gets up to 90C. Usually only when parked up tho. Remembering it’s chilly these days, drops down below 90c again quite quickly when on the move.
When parked up again, it will rise back up to 90c again.
All this is leading me to think that the thermostat has gone.
Parts seem cheap, while new assembly is less than £30.
Question is, armed with basic knowledge and a few tools along with YouTube, is this a job that is relatively easy to do myself?
Or is it bite the bullet and take it to a garage. I am guessing it’s not more than an hour given YouTube vids show it taking 20 mins for a professional.
Anyone done it themselves?
Thanks!
When out driving the temp gauge slowly gets up to 90C. Usually only when parked up tho. Remembering it’s chilly these days, drops down below 90c again quite quickly when on the move.
When parked up again, it will rise back up to 90c again.
All this is leading me to think that the thermostat has gone.
Parts seem cheap, while new assembly is less than £30.
Question is, armed with basic knowledge and a few tools along with YouTube, is this a job that is relatively easy to do myself?
Or is it bite the bullet and take it to a garage. I am guessing it’s not more than an hour given YouTube vids show it taking 20 mins for a professional.
Anyone done it themselves?
Thanks!
