Re: TEMP. LIGHT GOES ON ALL THE TIME!

[Mohammed Bhatti <Mohammed.Bhatti@wcom.com>]

Exact same symptoms (as described by Eric) on my 88 80q a few months
back. It was the temp sensor on the top front right side of the engine
(as you look at the engine) where hose from the radiator goes into the
block. About $45 for the sensor.

mkb
88 80q

>> The temp. light on my 91 Audi 100 always goes on when I drive the car.  The
>> temp. gauge reads a normal temperature.  I never smell signs of engine
>> overheating.  The coolant level is where it should be.  What else can be
>> wrong?  Can it be that the fluid is old, and needs to be flushed and
>> replaced?  Maybe the fluid isn't cooling as well as it should be?  Is this
>> possible?  Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.  TIA for any help.
>>
>> Nick
>
>I have the same problem on m 91 80q.  at first it would only turn on when
>the engine would warm up or when i go around turns.  now it is on at all
>times.  i have a feeling though it is a sensor thing.  i am bring in the 80q
>on tuesday to the dealer to have the AC fixed.  i'll ask about it then.
>i'll let ya know.
>
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>ericaugustyn
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