VW / VAG Official Recall Letter - Engine Coolant Temp Sensor (CTS)

**BuddahWolf01** · 02-19-2008 11:08 PM

Hey, I hadn't seen anything on here about this, so I figured I'd post it, if there has already been one or so then let the mods delete it

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It also came with instrucktions on how to get a refund if you already had it done and it was under the warranty

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Modified by BuddahWolf01 at 11:10 PM 2-19-2008

**BuddahWolf01** · 02-19-2008 11:25 PM

my temp gauge is reading funny...

I think it's time to take it in

**Eg2Driver** · 02-19-2008 11:35 PM

just did mine an found a 15% increase in MPG. Not bad for 15$

**Jokerjokester55** · 02-19-2008 11:57 PM

Hey EG

what color was yours before you changed it? i too have a 1999.5 GLS 2.0 and am wondering if i need to change mine as well, mine is blue and i have a friend with the exact car as me and his is blue too!.

lemme know, thanks bro

**NJB** · 02-20-2008 12:05 AM

should be green.

**Nicolijr** · 02-20-2008 12:15 AM

Quote, originally posted by Eg2Driver »

just did mine an found a 15% increase in MPG. Not bad for 15$

hmm i did get a code about the temp, and my mpg is at 230, maybe ill give it a try. im probably going to have to pay up front though..

**Robbie.Harrell** · 02-20-2008 12:19 AM

My service engine light has been on now twice due to two different sensors, engine temp sensor and engine coolant sensor Lucky my car is still under warrenty and I got both of them fixed

**flat4ever** · 02-20-2008 12:20 AM

I just got this letter in the mail today. I changed my coolant temp sensor over 3 years ago (went through my records). It's not worth the hassle of trying to get refunded if you did the work yourself, especially back when I did mine a new green top sensor and o-ring only came to $5.55 after tax, from the dealer

. Now they are like $20

**The Sage** · 02-20-2008 12:42 AM

man that sucks for techs... those things are bank

but mine was changed within that time before i worked at a dealer so

**Eg2Driver** · 02-20-2008 12:43 AM

Quote, originally posted by flat4ever »

I just got this letter in the mail today. I changed my coolant temp sensor over 3 years ago (went through my records). It's not worth the hassle of trying to get refunded if you did the work yourself, especially back when I did mine a new green top sensor and o-ring only came to $5.55 after tax, from the dealer

. Now they are like $20

here its 30 bucks. Rip-off.....

**Señor BigJuts** · 02-20-2008 01:35 AM

Quote, originally posted by flat4ever »

I just got this letter in the mail today. I changed my coolant temp sensor over 3 years ago (went through my records). It's not worth the hassle of trying to get refunded if you did the work yourself, especially back when I did mine a new green top sensor and o-ring only came to $5.55 after tax, from the dealer

. Now they are like $20

yeah glad i did mine when it was only about 5-6 $

**idwurks** · 02-20-2008 02:52 AM

Just did mine with an AIT sensor too.... had a few weird boosting issues... all went away

So happy!

**20aeman** · 02-20-2008 02:56 AM

How the hell is a tuned ecu going to affect an coolant temp sensor? WTF.

**BuddahWolf01** · 02-20-2008 07:00 AM

Quote, originally posted by 20aeman »

How the hell is a tuned ecu going to affect an coolant temp sensor? WTF.

I think it's just saying they won't fix any other probs you might have that arn't caused by the CTS.

My gauge has been reading inaccurately for a while now, but only by about one notch. I think now is the perfekt time to take it in

**Jokerjokester55** · 02-20-2008 11:04 AM

my temp gauge goes to 90*C (right to the middle of the gauge) when its been running for a couple of minutes, is my gauge reading correctly, or should it be at something else?

my CTS is blue and i rock a 1999.5 Jetta.... i dont know why its blue, my friend has the same car and his is blue too

**KILLAHDANKS** · 02-20-2008 11:08 AM

The only thing I got out of this is...............aftermarket or non oem parts=no warranty. Good lookin' out though.

**Jokerjokester55** · 02-20-2008 11:10 AM

so for my year and model i should be running a green temperature sensor?

**k1ucHt** · 02-20-2008 11:23 AM

i threw a CEL 2x for this problem (P1296). have been meaning to fix it myself but I'm glad I waited.. just got the letter last night.

**nukemm** · 02-20-2008 11:25 AM

Man, I just replaced the black sensor on my Jetta with the green one the day before yesterday. Oh well, at least it's fixed...

**dremhmrk2** · 02-20-2008 11:53 AM

I've got a green top sensor sitting in my tool box unused, never had the balls to install it in the VR6

**BuddahWolf01** · 02-20-2008 01:20 PM

Quote, originally posted by nukemm »

Man, I just replaced the black sensor on my Jetta with the green one the day before yesterday. Oh well, at least it's fixed...

There was instrucktions on how to send in the documentation and stuff to get them to send you a repayment

... if it's worth your while

**yah-itsfast** · 02-21-2008 11:30 AM

got the letter this week. do u guys know how to check our MPG?

**dremhmrk2** · 02-21-2008 11:35 AM

no love for the 12V

**skatingzooyork** · 02-21-2008 11:41 AM

I replaced my black top a while ago... What are the instructions to get reimbursement?

I think I paid like $33 from my dealer

**ForVWLife** · 02-21-2008 11:53 AM

Quote, originally posted by nukemm »

Man, I just replaced the black sensor on my Jetta with the green one the day before yesterday. Oh well, at least it's fixed...

wait do you really have a sig that says you've been cel free for 3 days???

thats gotta be a record or something

**BuddahWolf01** · 02-21-2008 10:31 PM

**JDriver1.8t** · 02-22-2008 08:29 AM

What is funny, is that when I got in my car after reading this my CEL came on.
Got is scanned, and it was the CTS

$18 later and no CEL. I'm not covered under that recal though.

**01gtiturbo** · 02-22-2008 09:02 AM

jus got that letter yesterday...my temp gauge has been actin wierd to...warms up to temp, then drops one notch below wat it should be...you think an intake would void the warrenty on this?

**JDriver1.8t** · 02-22-2008 09:18 AM

Intake isn't related, so you are fine.

**01gtiturbo** · 02-22-2008 09:19 AM

Quote, originally posted by JDriver1.8t »

Intake isn't related, so you are fine.

thanks man

**BuddahWolf01** · 02-22-2008 10:29 AM

Quote, originally posted by 01gtiturbo »

my temp gauge has been actin wierd to...warms up to temp, then drops one notch below wat it should be

Mines doin the exact same thing, when it gets out of the paint booth I'm putting the stock cat back on (so I can get it's jan. inspektion redun) and then takin it to the steelership to get oil changed/cts changed

**yah-itsfast** · 02-22-2008 11:08 AM

Quote, originally posted by skatingzooyork »

I replaced my black top a while ago... What are the instructions to get reimbursement?

I think I paid like $33 from my dealer

the letter comes with a seperate little for u fill out, and send to them.

will an intake, or boost controller, or hks bov, void the warranty?

**JDriver1.8t** · 02-22-2008 11:13 AM

None of those parts are related, so you should have no problems with you warranty.

Though, the letter says they won't warranty cars that have modifications. Not legal, but it may cause a headache.

**yah-itsfast** · 02-22-2008 11:21 AM

cant i go show them my letter and get the new sensor, and just install it myself? or do they have to do it and inspect the car or what?

**JDriver1.8t** · 02-22-2008 11:46 AM

that would depend on the dealer.
Some will give you a new part, and save their techs some time,
some will insist that they put it on, so their techs can get some easy time under warranty,
and some will instist that they put it on so they will warranty the part.

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