The external temperature sensor has been working intermitantly for the last couple of months, reading minus temps when it's quite obvious it not. Yesterday it was -48 on start-up (which is amazing as the manual says it only reads to -40!).
I was planning on leaving it to service before getting the sensor replaced, but yesterday the aircon wouldn't blow cold air. Am I right in thinking that the aircon won't work if the external temp is a minus (I think this happens in my Leon) or is the aircon playing up as well. Either way I'll have have to get it sorted asap.
I found the external temp sensor behind the front central lower grill. The two wires into it are exposed as the black outer sheath that's supposed to cover them doesn't go into the sensor module, leaving a gap that moisture can get into. I'm guessing that this is the point of failure. The system used on the Leon is far superior, as only the actual point of the sensor is exposed to the elements where it pokes through the grill.
Anyway, a few questions:
1. Is the central front lower grill held on by the two screws accessed in the top left and right hand corners of it?
2. Does the grill come out to the front? If so can it be removed with the number plate in place as mine is stuck on?
3. Finally, what are the chances of the dealer being able to remove the grill (and number plate if necessary) without damaging the paintwork? I'm concerned about the painted lip immediately in front of the grill.
Apologies for the long post. Thanks in anticipation.
I was planning on leaving it to service before getting the sensor replaced, but yesterday the aircon wouldn't blow cold air. Am I right in thinking that the aircon won't work if the external temp is a minus (I think this happens in my Leon) or is the aircon playing up as well. Either way I'll have have to get it sorted asap.
I found the external temp sensor behind the front central lower grill. The two wires into it are exposed as the black outer sheath that's supposed to cover them doesn't go into the sensor module, leaving a gap that moisture can get into. I'm guessing that this is the point of failure. The system used on the Leon is far superior, as only the actual point of the sensor is exposed to the elements where it pokes through the grill.
Anyway, a few questions:
1. Is the central front lower grill held on by the two screws accessed in the top left and right hand corners of it?
2. Does the grill come out to the front? If so can it be removed with the number plate in place as mine is stuck on?
3. Finally, what are the chances of the dealer being able to remove the grill (and number plate if necessary) without damaging the paintwork? I'm concerned about the painted lip immediately in front of the grill.
Apologies for the long post. Thanks in anticipation.