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

[flat4ever]

Quote, originally posted by 01gtiturbo »

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?

Most likely it's your thermostat, mine did the same. After I had the new one put in, the engine warms up quicker, too.

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[BuddahWolf01]

[PanSamochodzik]

Quote, originally posted by idwurks »

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

Question for idwurks....

What sensor you referring to by saying AIT sensor. I am wondering if I have same issue...

Could this be Air Intake Temperature, hope you can confirm. Were you able to see fault on it when running a VAG-Com scan.

I guess the prize on coolant sensor is driven by high demand. I paid total $6.05 for the sensor, seal, and spring, back in 2005.



Modified by PanSamochodzik at 9:31 PM 2-25-2008

[pyro2001vr6]

So this doesnt include the 12v VR6? wtf? Mine has this problem

[flat4ever]

Quote, originally posted by pyro2001vr6 »

So this doesnt include the 12v VR6? wtf? Mine has this problem

Yeah, it's strange that they did not include all of the cars and years that came with the black sensor.

[nukemm]

Quote, originally posted by ForVWLife »

wait do you really have a sig that says you've been cel free for 3 days??? thats gotta be a record or something

Yes, it is.

I've had 2x MKIV's since May of last year, and I don't think I've gone more than a week without one of them having a CEL for something. The GTI usually pulls a P0420 (post catalyttic efficiency below threshold) and the Jetta TDI was pulling off and on for the engine coolant temp sensor.

[BuddahWolf01]

Guess I'm lucky, the only one I've ever got was the Cat one because I don't have a cat

[pyro2001vr6]

Quote, originally posted by flat4ever »

Yeah, it's strange that they did not include all of the cars and years that came with the black sensor.

Im really pissed about it, cause I need one

[BuddahWolf01]

you could always try to trick the dealership... sometimes they don't know much about our cars it seams

[BuddahWolf01]

[George VW]

Quote, originally posted by nukemm »

Yes, it is. I've had 2x MKIV's since May of last year, and I don't think I've gone more than a week without one of them having a CEL for something. The GTI usually pulls a P0420 (post catalyttic efficiency below threshold) and the Jetta TDI was pulling off and on for the engine coolant temp sensor.

I just now having the issues with P0420 code, and my coolant temp sensor was done since last summer. It is still a misery
Unless the cat failed on the milltek exhaust that I purchased, other wise what could be the cause Have anyone experience this problem before??

Modified by George VW at 11:52 PM 3-29-2008


Modified by George VW at 11:52 PM 3-29-2008

[BoBoJoe]

Thank you so much for posting this. I was tired of looking at my CEL for this. Got an appointment to get it fixed tomorrow.

[JeffIsLax]

Does anyone know what CEL codes they are referring to?

I have p2181 and p3081 right now (both coolant system related) and am not covered in that recall because I have an AWP engine, so I need to know whether a new CTS will fix it or if I should go ahead and get a new water pump.

[iKwak]

Thank you for posting this.

Could anyone post the 3rd page where it gives the instruction on how to get a reimbursement if you've paid for the Volkswagen service?

Really appreciate your help.

[farole29]

Is there a place online where I can order an ECT sensor from? Closest dealer is about 1 and 1/2 hours aways....