FacePalm
March 27th, 2012, 03:17
I understand this is probably a 1 on a 1-10 scale of difficulty. But there is definitely something gratifying about completing something for 1/10th the cost of a stealer.
Got a MIL yesterday. Pulled the code and got P0118 Engine Coolant Temp Circuit High Output. A bit of research showed me it was most likely ECT sensor or thermostat. My guage was normal so I banked on it being the sensor. A trip to the dealer and I got the parts.
Only things I had to remove were the beauty cover and the large intake? hose near the back of the bay. I was able to slip my hand and take the clip holding the sensor out. Pulled the sensor off of the harness? New o-ring, new sensor and new clip in! That U-clip was a bitch to get back into the grooves, but it's do-able.
Sorry for the long post, but my wife doesn't understand...
On another note, I thought Audi extended the ECT sensor to 10yr/100k miles? Anybody know if it's VIN specific?
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Got a MIL yesterday. Pulled the code and got P0118 Engine Coolant Temp Circuit High Output. A bit of research showed me it was most likely ECT sensor or thermostat. My guage was normal so I banked on it being the sensor. A trip to the dealer and I got the parts.
Only things I had to remove were the beauty cover and the large intake? hose near the back of the bay. I was able to slip my hand and take the clip holding the sensor out. Pulled the sensor off of the harness? New o-ring, new sensor and new clip in! That U-clip was a bitch to get back into the grooves, but it's do-able.
Sorry for the long post, but my wife doesn't understand...
On another note, I thought Audi extended the ECT sensor to 10yr/100k miles? Anybody know if it's VIN specific?
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