Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor (G62)

[G2232]

Which sensor is this??

Is it the coolant sensor in the coolant bottle?

got the following error code and trying to solve
16502/P0118/000280 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (G62): Signal too High

 

[DPJ]

It's on the nearside of your engine. Plenty of how-tos on here

 

[G2232]

Cheers Dave
did search throught a few but must have picked the wrong ones
as i've now found a useful one
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1287042

 

[G2232]

i really do feel stupid now cos there are actually loads of how2's
it must have been just 1 of those days
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng66.shtml

 

[MrTurner]

To bring this back up..

I've checked my codes and got a 16501 too, so looking to replace the Coolant Temp sensor too. The guides above are good, but they are for other VAG's. Is there a pic anywhere of the location of the sensor on the Leon? Want to make sure I pull the right one!

 

[LEE69]

Best pic

 

[MrTurner]

Nice one - much appreciated

 

[OFI]

Sorry for the bump but not worth a new thread ;-)

But am I looking at the same part here? All the UK sites i'm looking at want £21 for the sensor. All the US sites are anywhere between $4 and $13

Now i'm used to paying more but that is just ridiculous if that's the same part!

Any tips on cheaper suppliers gratefully received ;-)

The guide I was reading: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1287042

 

[LEE69]

You do realise that thread is from 2002?
I'm sure the prices have gone up in that time.
You can get one of ebay for £10

 

[danny20vt]

While we're on the subject, my temp gauge usually sits at about 75 ish, climate reads 90, is this the sensor or thermostat?

 

[LEE69]

Mine was the thermostat with under reading.
A CTS is easy to change first though

 

[OFI]

You do realise that thread is from 2002?
I'm sure the prices have gone up in that time.
You can get one of ebay for £10

2004 but yes.

3 or 4 times more though?

I'll take a look on eBay ta, assume i'm looking for a Bosche part?

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

No the ones on ebay for £10 are german made by Febi

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

Have a look here, they gone down in price since last month to

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390108753236