Author Topic: Where to hook up water temp gauge (Read 4086 times)

Frankieboy97 · « **on:** December 04, 2007, 02:01:17 pm »

ok so my the water temp gauge in my cluster does not work so i have decided i want to put a water temp gauge in. I have a vdo water temp gauge and im wondering if it will work with the stock sender and where is it located....thanks, Frank

Vincent Waldon · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:20:13 pm »

You'll need to compare part numbers to make sure they are compatible... VDO uses a variety of sensors... some of which map to stock VW and some which don't.

The part number is 9 digits: XXX XXX XXX and it's written in very very tiny lettering on the side of the sensor. VDO's web site should be able to tell you what sensor your particular gauge requires.

The stock sensor can be in a bunch of different places depending on year, model, etc... its always located on a coolant flange... usually the one at the front of the block.

There's probably a 75% chance you're fine !!

Vince

Frankieboy97 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:37:43 pm »

ok thanks...do u no where it would be on an 82 Rabbit 1.6d na?

burn_your_money · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:38:32 pm »

It varies. It can be on the front or the side coolant flange on the head. They are both exiting the head so it shouldn't make much difference where it goes.