Engine Coolant Temp Sensor on Radiator Outlet

[MikeBee]

Hi All,

Just got my 2008 ED30 at the weekend and borrowed a mate's VAGCOM cable. Ran VCDS to get a list of diagnostic codes to see if there's anything obvious that needs fixing.

One fault came up that I knew about because the diverter valve has been making a funny noise, so I've replaced that with a new 710G part and cleared the fault.

The other one is a bit of a mystery to me and I can't find any existing info on it (see below).

Has anyone got any idea where to start diagnosing?

Thanks,

Mike.

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008581 - Engine Coolant Temp Sensor on Radiator Outlet (G83)
               P2185 - 002 - Signal too High
             Freeze Frame:
                    Fault Status: 01100010
                    Fault Priority: 2
                    Fault Frequency: 254
                    Reset counter: 255
                    Mileage: 148160 km
                    Time Indication: 0
                    Date: 2000.00.00
                    Time: 18:00:51

             Freeze Frame:
                    RPM: 770 /min
                    Load: 27.4 %
                    Speed: 0.0 km/h
                    Temperature: 36.0°C
                    Temperature: 18.0°C
                    Absolute Pres.: 1010.0 mbar
                    Voltage: 14.097 V
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[doylebros]

Item 8 http://www.oemepc.com/vw/part_single/catalog/vw/markt/RDW/modell/GOLF/year/2008/drive_standart/625/hg_ug/121/subcategory/121030/part_id/3691348/lang/e#sec_8

Common problem just make sure you note the colour of the existing sensor and refit the same colour and PIN number

[MikeBee]

Item 8 http://www.oemepc.com/vw/part_single/catalog/vw/markt/RDW/modell/GOLF/year/2008/drive_standart/625/hg_ug/121/subcategory/121030/part_id/3691348/lang/e#sec_8

Common problem just make sure you note the colour of the existing sensor and refit the same colour and PIN number

Awesome that makes sense - thanks for the rapid reply!

[Teegti]

Hi, having the p2185 code come up on my golf. Unfortunately that link isn’t working. Any help or advice would be really appreciated.

Thanks!