Multi_Function Sending Unit Sensor for 86 5K.

Old Sep 6, 2000 | 01:55 PM
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The coolant temperature gauge of my 86 5K is intermittent in operation for a year now. I took it out and cleaned the terminals. Did not do it. Sounds like I need a new sending unit, doesn't it? Wonder where could I find one with good price. Audiquattroparts.com has it for $55. Somehow I remember people mentioned that you would be able to get one for about $30.<p>zhaoming
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Old Sep 6, 2000 | 02:20 PM
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An intermittent guage can also be caused by a faulty thermostat. I would change the thermo anyway, since it's only about $10-$15. and then see if the guage is flakey. I think $55 is pretty good for a switch. Don't know where you'd find one for less.

FWIW, I actually replaced my guage and switch (and I paid $90!) before discovering my problem was the thermo. Expensive lesson!<p><img SRC="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/A4xtsg5.jpg" BORDER=0></a>
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Old Sep 7, 2000 | 09:18 AM
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The multifunction thermo sensor failure is common on these cars.
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