How to fit G65 sensor?

[lukemk5gti]

Has anyone fitted a G65 sensor

Part number 1K0-959-126-A

[rich83]

Youll need a crows foot spanner.

[rich83]

Something like these that you can put on a 3/8" extension.



Obviously youll need metric ones.

[lukemk5gti]

Thanks @rich83

Location wise, don't suppose you could tell me the general area. Can I inspect if before I get dismantling?

[rich83]

Ohh... its in front of the block between the block and the radiators.

Its in a vertical position with the electrical connector on top. Its a pig to get to.

[lukemk5gti]

@rich83 could you tell me, is this the G65 sensor highlighted by the red circle I've put in?

That doesn't look too difficult to change, just twist counterclockwise?

[r5gtt]

That is the G65 @lukemk5gti

You will require a 17mm crows foot or something you can get down there with enough room to lever it. It's very tight down there let me tell you so better to buy the right tool for the job with a long 3/8 drive extension bar and rachet.

Hope that helps.

[lukemk5gti]

Went out for another look there. So I actually need to get the crows foot down under to the bottom of the sensor to twist off!

I actually have a set of 90degree ratchet spanners at home so if it's of a decent length I'll do that!

Probably pick up the part from VW on Friday when I drop it in!

Thanks lads

[lukemk5gti]

Called up VW

It's €82 just for the sensor 

So this is the cheapest one on eBay. Not too worried about lifetime operation, could I just throw this in?

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/For-VW-Golf-Audi-Seat-Skoda-Air-Conditioning-A-C-Pressure-Switch-1K0959126A-/171945064395?hash=item2808b977cb:g:RKcAAOSwFnFWAm3N

or this one from aliexpress
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/VW-Golf-Jetta-Passat-B7-Beetle-CC-Tiguan-Polo-Skoda-Fabia-Air-Condition-A-C-Pressure/32657140341.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.1.PS14Kp&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_9,searchweb201602_4_10037_10017_10034_10021_507_10022_10032_10020_10018_10019,searchweb201603_1&btsid=efdb52bf-f4df-4245-bcba-ed4719d35603

[r5gtt]

Right part no. buy it mate 

[rich83]

@rich83 could you tell me, is this the G65 sensor highlighted by the red circle I've put in?

That doesn't look too difficult to change, just twist counterclockwise?

Thats the f*cker

[Flyingscotsman]

you'll also need an o-ring seal - separate part number, not usually sold by e-bay sellers.

[r5gtt]

^^^ dealer job.

[lukemk5gti]

I could pick that up Friday.

Anybody able to help with a part number for that o-ring?

[Flyingscotsman]

O-Ring:

Seal: 8E0 260 749 C - £0.77