Coupe GT -- Digital Dash -- False Overheating

[80q]

I just wanted to thank you all for you assistance.

It turned out to be a little of both.  The temp sender was flaky, and I also was low on coolant.

Unfortunately, when I put the sensor in and went to attach the wires the sensor was 180 degrees off so instead of just twisting the wire 180 degrees, I had to tighten the sensor 180 degrees and snapped the sensor in half.

A new sensor and a screw extractor kit later, and I am back in business.

Thanks again.

Jeff
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: David <duandcc_forums at cox.net>
Date:  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 9:01:19 -0400

>I have found on several occasions that a false overheating with the digi-dash can be due to being just slightly low on coolant. You need to make sure your coolant is OVEr the line in the expansion tank. The level sensor is very sensative...
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>Dave
>1987 CGT Special Build 2.3
>SE Virginia
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>> From: "80q" <80q at jp77.com>
>> Date: 2003/06/27 Fri AM 08:37:04 EDT
>> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
>> Subject: Coupe GT -- Digital Dash -- False Overheating
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>> In my CGT with the Digital dash the temperature sensor indicates that the car is overheating when it is not.
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>> I know that I need to change the sessor, but I am having trouble locating the correct part number.
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>> Any help will be appreciated.
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>> TIA
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>> Jeff
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