Temperature sensor failure?

[FLP]

So, I had a busy morning.
As usual for the last week when I started the car there was smoke and fluctuating rpm's for about 10s. (Car was booked in for the day after tomorrow) But 5 minutes later, on my way to work, I got the red STOP-icon flashing on. Turned the engine off, and I could hear the radiator fan working full power. Turned the engine back on, and noticed the temperature was maxed out. Obviously that could not have been a correct reading since I was only driving for 5 minutes and the radiator was working full power, so I drove to my dealer despite the STOP icon. (which was only a mile away from that point) I left the car there for them to sort it out. Which meant a half an hour walk home followed by a half an hour bike ride to work. Gotta love Mondays...

[Chris_Blue]

Yep- reckon its the temp sensor- fair few of these failing ATM isnt there

[BeefMasta]

Sounds like a temp sensor to me too. If so, should be a quick fix.

[Kat]

Happened to mine last week, was the sensor. Once they got round to looking at it, it was a quick fix. Hope it gets sorted soon.

[Toxic]

Welcome to the club

[FLP]

Just got a call. Temp sensor has been replaced, but they want to keep the car for at least another day, because the shudder/fluctuation in rpm at start up is still there..

[FLP]

So what else did they do on my car besides change the temp sensor? The receptionist wasn't very technical, but from what I could make up they fiddled with/replaced the timing chain and the tensioner. For now it runs smooth just like when I got the car almost 1.5y ago! Yay!

So after having the engine flushed in April, and now the temp sensor and timing chain (tensioner) replaced, have I collected the full set of well known THP problems?

[pmatil]

My dealer said that they would change the chain and tensioner AND the pulleys. I was told that without changing the pulleys it's not a very long-term fix. Price? About 1000 euros.

[Toxic]

So after having the engine flushed in April, and now the temp sensor and timing chain (tensioner) replaced, have I collected the full set of well known THP problems?

You'll have a few more probs to come yet at a guess.

I have had temp sensor done, coil packs changed, plugs changed, turbo coolant pump replaced, rear tailgate struts replaced, inner front guard, ECU updated, and Bluetooth updated. All within a year

[FLP]

Well shit... Guess I can still call myself lucky, hearing that! :-o

[lfcrule1972]

Rear tailgate struts is a new one on me Toxic - did they just give up the ghost ?

[Chris_Blue]

You'll have a few more probs to come yet at a guess.

I have had temp sensor done, coil packs changed, plugs changed, turbo coolant pump replaced, rear tailgate struts replaced, inner front guard, ECU updated, and Bluetooth updated. All within a year

Blimey- I must be lucky then.

[lfcrule1972]

Double lucky, both your THPs have been perfect haven't they Chris ?

[Chris_Blue]

I must be, like many others lfc
Must be lucky havent written mine off too eh?

[Bryn]

Back on topic..

..well, almost!

My temp gauge needle doesn't flick up to max and back when I switch on, like the rev counter & speedo do. I can't remember if it's supposed to.

Still seems to work (though took ages to get higher to get above 1 bar on the way home from work yesterday (only a 6 mile drive but it usually warms up within a mile or two)