AudiWorld Forums

A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B5 Audi A4 produced from 1995-2001 B5 FAQ

Coolant Temp gauge not working, now working???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-30-2010, 02:56 PM
  #1  
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
golfnthroop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Coolant Temp gauge not working, now working???
My coolant gauge has not worked for 2.5 years now. I had the shop check it out and they said it needs a new temp sending unit, but everything else is ok. Running good temps and all. Well, I just have ignored it and all of a sudden it started working today!!!???? Can anyone explain this to me??

I did mess with the ABS fuse since my ABS/Brake lights have been on for a few months now.
golfnthroop is offline  
Reply Like
Old 06-30-2010, 02:57 PM
  #2  
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
golfnthroop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
To add to that, it's a 98 A4 1.8t, FWD. Thanks.
golfnthroop is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-01-2010, 08:40 AM
  #3  
Audiworld Basic Sponsor
 
Pete@ECSTuning's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,623
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Possible faulty wiring going to the gauge? A bad CTS unit will cause all sorts of misfire issues as well as chaotic gauge readings.
__________________
:: www.ECStuning.com :: Now with EXTENDED Customer Service hours!! | FIND US ON FACEBOOK!!
Phone: 1.800.924.5172 - Sales: 8:30am to MIDNIGHT EST | Customer Service 8:30am - 8pm EST
Questions? PM us for a quick response! | Email: Pete@ecstuning.com
Pete@ECSTuning is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-02-2010, 09:52 AM
  #4  
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
golfnthroop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Chris@ECStuning
Possible faulty wiring going to the gauge? A bad CTS unit will cause all sorts of misfire issues as well as chaotic gauge readings.
Do you mean literal misfiring? of the ignition system? Cause I noticed that after drving for 30mins or so, and come to a stop, it runs a litte rough...
golfnthroop is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-02-2010, 09:53 AM
  #5  
Audiworld Basic Sponsor
 
Pete@ECSTuning's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,623
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by golfnthroop
Do you mean literal misfiring? of the ignition system? Cause I noticed that after drving for 30mins or so, and come to a stop, it runs a litte rough...
Yep, exactly what I mean.
__________________
:: www.ECStuning.com :: Now with EXTENDED Customer Service hours!! | FIND US ON FACEBOOK!!
Phone: 1.800.924.5172 - Sales: 8:30am to MIDNIGHT EST | Customer Service 8:30am - 8pm EST
Questions? PM us for a quick response! | Email: Pete@ecstuning.com
Pete@ECSTuning is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-02-2010, 09:55 AM
  #6  
Audiworld Basic Sponsor
 
Pete@ECSTuning's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,623
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
If you are driving a 98, you may want to replace your sensor with one of these new switches. Click here for a new Coolant Temp Sensor. Careful if you order from a different place, these are vin specific on AEB's. I've linked you directly to the switch you need for your 98.
__________________
:: www.ECStuning.com :: Now with EXTENDED Customer Service hours!! | FIND US ON FACEBOOK!!
Phone: 1.800.924.5172 - Sales: 8:30am to MIDNIGHT EST | Customer Service 8:30am - 8pm EST
Questions? PM us for a quick response! | Email: Pete@ecstuning.com
Last edited by Pete@ECSTuning; 07-06-2010 at 07:36 AM.
Pete@ECSTuning is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-04-2010, 07:26 AM
  #7  
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
golfnthroop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Chris@ECStuning
If you are driving a 98, you may want to replace your sensor with one of these new switched. Click here for a new Coolant Temp Sensor. Carefule if you order from a differnt place, these are vin specific on AEB's. I've linked you directly to the switch you need for your 98.
I have a front wheel drive, not Quattro... will that make a difference?
golfnthroop is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 07-04-2010, 09:16 AM
  #8  
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
golfnthroop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Nevermind, I managed to find out how to set my vehical to FWD on the web site. I ordered one. Thanks again.
golfnthroop is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-06-2010, 07:36 AM
  #9  
Audiworld Basic Sponsor
 
Pete@ECSTuning's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,623
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by golfnthroop
Nevermind, I managed to find out how to set my vehical to FWD on the web site. I ordered one. Thanks again.
Oh I see what you mean, yes just select your car from the drop down menu up top! Sorry for the delay, I wasn't in over the holiday weekend.
__________________
:: www.ECStuning.com :: Now with EXTENDED Customer Service hours!! | FIND US ON FACEBOOK!!
Phone: 1.800.924.5172 - Sales: 8:30am to MIDNIGHT EST | Customer Service 8:30am - 8pm EST
Questions? PM us for a quick response! | Email: Pete@ecstuning.com
Pete@ECSTuning is offline  
Reply Like
Old 07-15-2010, 10:45 AM
  #10  
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
golfnthroop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
I got the new coolant temp sensor in, works great, easy install on the B5! Thanks for the suggestion.
golfnthroop is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Coolant Temp gauge not working, now working???


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:08 AM.