Audi Coupe GT temp sender question

[Tony Hoffman]

Chris,
 
Yes, It can go bad, usually causes a cold start/running problem. However, the plugs quite often get coroded and are intermittent. I got my last one at bimmerzone.com. I believe they are the same for the 4kq. Double-check, though, to make sure.

Tony Hoffman

Chris Hall <badcomrade at gmail.com> wrote:
Hey guys

I have a feeling the temp sender that tells the ECU in my 85 CGT what
the engine temp is might be bad. Does anyone know what would happen
if I jumped the wires to bypass the sender? It's basically a big
resistor, right? Should the engine run as if it's very hot, or will
the ECU see "too much" voltage and assume the car is overheating and
shut it down? I know when you unplug the sensor, it kills the
engine... so I'm thinking that sensor may be a reason my engine is
stalling (GENERALLY once it's wamed up...). I had the temp sender in
the bottom of my 83's radiator go bad, so I know they can die...

Also, does anyone know when you can get one of those weird plug ends
that connects to the sensor?

I just wanted to check with you guys before I short out my ECU or something :)



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Chris Hall
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