Re: That Temp Sensor!!! Help!

[Wolff <wolff_b@ix.netcom.com>]

Could it simply be the level sensor in the coolant tank? Go around a
corner and the fluid sloshes to one side dropping the sensor. Light
comes on. Maybe fill it a little higher.
Wolff


Nick Meyers wrote:
> 
> Fellow list members...I need your help regarding my temp sensor...i have
> a 1990 80 quattro...Everytime I turn my wheel to the right in a sharp
> turn my coolant light, on the dash, starts flashing like mad-this of
> course, drives me nuts!!..I notice usually only on turns...Another
> attribute worth mentioning is that the car after 15 min in stop go
> traffic starts to go just past the normal temp range about I I <-that
> much...When i am on long stretches of highway it stays pretty
> cool...What gives? Coolant? Temp sensor?..I am really not sure but i
> dont want it to cause something that could and should be prevented...if
> everyone could help me out i would be very grateful
> thanks list!
> 
> nick meyers
> 90 80q
> 864csq
> 854ks
> 87.5 CGT
> 
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