How to replace the cabin temperature sensor?
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How to replace the cabin temperature sensor?
Hi folks,
Just wondering what's involved in replacing the HVAC inside temperature sensor on the console. Is it neccessary to pull the whole console, or is it possible to reach it from underneath with the PS side console side panel off?
Thanks,
Paul
Just wondering what's involved in replacing the HVAC inside temperature sensor on the console. Is it neccessary to pull the whole console, or is it possible to reach it from underneath with the PS side console side panel off?
Thanks,
Paul
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Thanks.
I know it doesn't pry off, but, unfortunately, someone who had access to the car in the past did not know that!
Oh well, I guess I'll combine it with shift bushing and shifter foam work I've got queued up...
Cheers,
Paul
I know it doesn't pry off, but, unfortunately, someone who had access to the car in the past did not know that!
Oh well, I guess I'll combine it with shift bushing and shifter foam work I've got queued up...
Cheers,
Paul
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you cant get to it from the inside the glovebox either
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Replaced mine recently which required centre console removal, after which it's easy to work inside on removing the faulty sensor and installing replacement.
Things line up better when you replace console if you first install the two bolts which hold the console at top of centre vent.
Have a grabber or magnetic pick-up handy for the "hidden" glovebox bolt which lives behind grommet.
Things line up better when you replace console if you first install the two bolts which hold the console at top of centre vent.
Have a grabber or magnetic pick-up handy for the "hidden" glovebox bolt which lives behind grommet.
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Too many of us have discovered that it does not pry off. Seems to me I've read that there's an aftermarket replacement 'grill cap' installed from the outside if that's all you need. Anyone know the details?
If not, how much $$ is the sensor unit? I gotta' do it too.
Bob
'88 S4
If not, how much $$ is the sensor unit? I gotta' do it too.
Bob
'88 S4
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Too many of us have discovered that it does not pry off. Seems to me I've read that there's an aftermarket replacement 'grill cap' installed from the outside if that's all you need. Anyone know the details?
If not, how much $$ is the sensor unit? I gotta' do it too.
Bob
'88 S4
If not, how much $$ is the sensor unit? I gotta' do it too.
Bob
'88 S4
I got a used sensor from eBay for reasonably cheap money.
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Too many of us have discovered that it does not pry off. Seems to me I've read that there's an aftermarket replacement 'grill cap' installed from the outside if that's all you need. Anyone know the details?
If not, how much $$ is the sensor unit? I gotta' do it too.
Bob
'88 S4
If not, how much $$ is the sensor unit? I gotta' do it too.
Bob
'88 S4
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There's a couple of vacuum actuators, footwell and comb flap, that will be easy access while you've got the console out. You may want to consider replacing or at least checking these while you're in there. It seems that the bladder in the footwell actuator is always the first to go.
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"It seems that the bladder in the footwell actuator is always the first to go."
Nope - comb flap actuator diaphragm (orange line) is usually first...
Nope - comb flap actuator diaphragm (orange line) is usually first...
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Calgary Ole, Do you a photo of the sensor from the side? I wanted to see the profile shot of it to see how high it sticks out. How does it stay in place by the way? Thanks.