300tdi sensor

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climbingmike

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• May 4, 2010

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Hello

Can any one tell me what the sensor on the top of the block on a 300tdi engine does. The sensor this fitted virticaly into the block.

Many thanks
Mike

 

thebiglad

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• May 4, 2010

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climbingmike said:

Hello

Can any one tell me what the sensor on the top of the block on a 300tdi engine does. The sensor this fitted virticaly into the block.

Many thanks
Mike

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It depends whether it's a manual or auto TDi 300

 

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climbingmike

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• May 4, 2010

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thebiglad said:

It depends whether it's a manual or auto TDi 300

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Mine is an auto

 

thebiglad

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• May 4, 2010

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climbingmike said:

Mine is an auto

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Ok Mike, assuming yours is an EDC car, the sensor you refer to is a temp sensor that informs the ECU of coolant temp and is used in the cold start procedure.