[neo1]

Hi guys the other day i removed the front bumper on the golf to fit a radiator and at the same time i fitted a battery, then that was it, but when i got back in the car i noticed the outside temp gauge was not working anymore it was just showing C no numbers, so i assumed i had forget to connect it back up after the removing of the bumper, on checking i found all was in order, so i thought it must be the sensor itself, so i got a used one from breakers yard, fitted that and its still the same ??

So i then thought i must have bought a crappy sensor that was also knackered, Hence ive now bought a brand new one from VW at £23 and fitted that, Guess what still the bloody same still not working....all three sensors show the same just the C on dash, unplug it so none are fitted same again just the C...

My question is removing the battery wont have anything to do with this not working will it, (WORKED FINE BEFORE I DID RADIATOR AND BATTERY)

Or do you think ive damaged the wiring removing the bumper or something, connector looks fine no corrosion etc

Any ideas chaps greatly received

 

[Bazzman]

How about disconnecting the battery again, for say 15 mins and re-connecting?[]

 

[old_n07]

The sensor only has two wires, one to earth and the other runs back to pin 26 on the green connector at the rear of the clocks [y]

Neil

 

[neo1]

Old No7 = looks like the multimeters coming out then simple system but i hate things not working to be honest...

I was just curious it was'nt a reset type issue or something like that,could it be an issue if i replaced the battery and reconnected the bettery up whilst the bumper and sensor were off the car, as i removed the radiator and while i was waiting for the new one to be delivered i replaced the battery not something silly like, it was'nt fitted when reconnected so it does'nt know its there or something daft ??

 

[old_n07]

Shouldn't make any difference, but try disconnecting the battery again first to see if that cures it

 

[caractereveedub]

I had the same issue on my 1.8T, i didnt change anything like the radiator etc, i just disconnected the battery for 20-30mins and BAM!! its was working again!

 

[neo1]

Will try the battery thing first i think seems easyiest option eh

 

[IbanezDan51]

If you plugged it in after you reconnected the battery for some reason they tend not to work. If you plug it in then reconnect your battery it will. Just take off the battery and reconnect and it should be fine.

I need to relocate mine at the minute as it was showing 10degrees C last night when Im certain it was about -5...sat right next to my intercooler pipe lol

Dan

 

[neo1]

Weird but its working, as said above took battery lead off and left off for an hour reconnected and working again perfect excellent

So ive a brand new sensor availble if anyone wants a one £23 new and still in bag open to offers

 

[PaulBee]

Hi,

I'm looking for an ambient air temp sensor for a Golf Plus 57 reg. I think yours is compatible. Would you like £10 for it? Do you take paypal?

Thanks,

Paul

[email protected]

 

[PaulBee]

Correction - I think the Golf Plus is based on a Golf V, so your temp sensor may not be compatible (sorry).

 

[Ooohooohoooh]

old thread, but ... wondering if someone can help me here:

the sensor is dead, gone, I can see the 2 wires hanging where the sensor should be

any clue what the part number is ?

 

[bald75]

Had the same problem with mine after a radiator change. Disconnect the battery for 30 minutes and should be OK. Worked with mine.