Team "Multifunction Sensor" strikes again!

[Tony Lum]

Rant mode on!

Driving the CGT to work today and I wasn't paying attention to the temp
gauge.  Just as I'm about to get on the freeway, I notice the temp gauge
flashing overheat and the indicator is all the way to right.  I turn around
and quickly head home to get one of my test jumpers. Pulled out the
connector to the radiator's thermal switch and jumper first the low speed
fan, then the high.  Both are working fine-WTF!  Then I remember that a low
coolant level in the reservoir bottle will also cause a flashing condition,
so I pull the connector on the bottle.  NG, its still flashing overheat on
the digital display.  Only one thing left-the temp sensor.  I look down and
there it is, the dreaded MF temp sensor.  SOB, I should have known.  Pull
the connector boot off and a bunch of anti-freeze comes out with it.  If
the CIS-E III dual temp sensor fits in the bottom of that spare 4kq upper
hose nipple I've got, that !#$% MF sensor is coming out permanently!  This
is the third time in 2 years I've been bit by this part and it always fails
with the overheat sensor locked on.  I have more trouble with these than
the door handles.

Rant off.


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Tony
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Tony Lum                                  1987 5000CS Turbo Quattro
Berkeley, California, U.S.A.                1985 4000CS Quattro
Audi Owner/Driver/Mechanic by Necessity ;^)   1980 5000S Sedan
QCUSA Member #6885                             1987.5 Coupe GT
                                                 1983 Ur-quattro
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