Passat (B5) :: Getting Error Code P3081 - Coolant Temp Sensor?


Feb 23, 2008

P3081. What the hell is this code. I think it is a coolant temp. sensor issue.

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Passat (B5) :: 2004 V6 Difficult To Start Occasionally - P3081 Error Code

I have a 2004 Passat V6. Couple of weeks ago the check engine light went on. I went to AutoZone and checked. The code read P3081 (low engine temperature). I knew it might be caused by bad coolant temp sensor or T-Stat sensor. I also experienced that the engine would not start occasionally (prior and post the light on).

My question is that whether the low engine temperature can cause the difficulty to start the engine? How can I figure out which sensor is bad?

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Passat (B5) :: CEL Code P1296 - Coolant Temp Sensor?

I was driving today when the CEL came on, I scanned the car which gave me 1 code: P1296.

I googled it and said it is possibly the coolant temp sensor?

The Engine temp was normal at 190' or just below even after quite a bit of driving today.

Would the problem just be the sensor or should I be looking for other problems as well?

The car is a 2002 B5.5 AWM 1.8T Tiptronic.

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Phaeton :: CEL Came On - Getting Error Coolant Temp Sensor High Voltage?

My CEL came on and the code said Coolant Temp Sensor High Voltage. Since there are 2 sensors, and my gauge isn't reading off, about 200F constantly, I assume the bad sensor is the water pump sensor. Also, is there a diagram of the sensorny locations and the easiest way to access them to swap them out. I have already purchased the sensor and gasket, just don't want to replace the wrong one or screw something else up in the process. It appears to be an easy job.

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Error Code P0113 - Intake Air Temp Sensor

My 2003 Mk 4 Golf have had a lot of error codes and I have cleared most (O2 sensors, thermostat, and Mass Air Sensor) I now have an error P0113 which is the Intake Air temp Sensor.

So I need to clean the sensor first then maybe replace it, but I can't find the sensor on the intake manifold.

I have looked all through the U-Tube info, but nothing matches my 2003 Golf 2.0L ...

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: 2003 - Error Code P0113 / Intake Air Temp Sensor

My 2003 Mk 4 Golf have had a lot of error codes and I have cleared most (O2 sensors, thermostat, and Mass Air Sensor) I now have an error P0113 which is the Intake Air temp Sensor.

So I need to clean the sensor first then maybe replace it, but I can't find the sensor on the intake manifold.

I have looked all through the U-Tube info, but nothing matches my 2003 Golf 2.0L ....

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: CEL Code For Bad Coolant Temp Sensor?

So my check engine light came on in my 04 jetta sw, and when I had the car read, it gave me a code that tracked down to be a bad coolant temp sensor. I bought the replacement part from my local VW dealership, installed it and the check engine light went away. Now about 2 weeks late it came back on, and I am getting a reading of "Coolant temp sensor high voltage". So it goes from needing replaced, then the replacement is running high voltage?

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Golf IV R32 :: Coolant Temp Sensor Code 16502?

Threw a coolant temp sensor code yesterday morning:

16502 - Engine Coolant Temp. Sensor (G62): Signal too high
p0118 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent - MIL ON

Does throwing that code once mean I need to replace the CTS immediately or am I safe to clear the code and see if it returns? No code today after a 40 minute drive.

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Passat (B5) :: Location Of Coolant Temp Sensor?

Where is the coolant temp sensor on a 1.8t passat 04? I did a search but cant find any diagram

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: 2003 - Code P0118 / Coolant Temp Sensor Replacement?

I recently got the solid check engine light for my 2003 VW Jetta 1.8T GLS. I used a bluetooth OBDII dongle and Torque Pro to pull the code P0118. This seems to coincide with my symptoms:

Car idle at start in park stays around 1100RPM then in reverse it drops to 1000RPM then back into park and it stays around 900RPM and keeps that at idle.

If I start the car then immediately reverse out of my driveway then the car has a very rough idle but if I wait around 5 seconds in park idle then reverse out of my driveway it is smooth.

My car dash thermometer stays pretty close to the bottom low then after about 4-5 minutes it shoots up to 190F and stays. Gas mileage is also very poor.

I looked up a tutorial which shows the parts needed and how to replace the sensor : [URL] .....

I removed the engine cover and believe I found the coolant temp sensor in the spot the tutorial shows. My question is if there is anything I should be aware of before attempting to replace this sensor that this tutorial doesn't cover? I took a screenshot of what I believe is the coolant temp sensor.

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Ford Ranger / B-Series :: Code P0119 - Coolant Temp Sensor Intermittent

2001 3.0 XLT Ranger 2wd 4 door

Okay getting ready to trade in my Truck. So I removed all the extra things I put on there while I was in college, the amp, fog-lights, and analog oil pressure sensor along with their wiring. It was pretty easy minus removing the oil pressure sending unit part.

I had to unplug the MAF to move the intake out of the way while I was repairing a loose vacuum tank. But I forgot to plug it back in when i closed everything up. I started the truck and drive it about a half mile before I was able to pull over and plug it back in. Truck ran and shifted fine after that, but the CEL came on. P0119 Coolant Temp Signal Intermittent. Guy at Autozone said it was Intake Air Temp Sensor intermittent and I could just replace the part, but they were showing a separate part even though it is built into our MAFs.

So now the CEL is on, can get it to go away. Truck is a little jerky every once in a while, like a misfire, when between 50 and 60. Before all this the CEL was off. Now after I cleaned it up and removed some of the superfluous accessories, I get a CEL. I wanted to trade it in this coming weekend without having to take a loss because of the CEL or spend more money to fix it.

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Passat (B5) :: How To Find And Replace Coolant Temp Sensor

I need to replace my coolant temp sensor, but can seem for find where it goes. Bentley says it's on the rear coolant line, but that eludes me as well.

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Passat (B5) :: Coolant Temp Sensor Stuck / How To Get It Out And Replace

I have a B5.5 with the 2.8. I'm changing the coolant temperature sensor, but cannot get the thing out of the harness. With as tight as the working area is, I really don't want to screw-up the harness. How to get this out? I have the sensor out of the pipe the crosses between the heads and only need to remove it from the harness.

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Passat - Volkswagen :: 2003 - Fixing Code P3081 / AC Not Working

I own a 2003 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 2.8L SFI DOHC 6cyl. I have a code P3081 I have replaced the temp sensor and the reserve coolant tank I am going for the thermostat next. I cannot get rid of this code. Also since the code started when my wife drives short distances and turns off the car it won't start again for about 15 min unless it is jumped started. To top it all off she came home yesterday and said she turned on the a/c and it worked for about 10 min and then made a lot of noise and quit working.

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Passat (B6) :: Engine Error Code P2181 / Coolant System

If I am not mistaken this error code means that I have a coolant system issue. I've checked both of my radiator fans and they both spin, so it makes me think that its the thermostat issue. If I am correct, any link to a replacement part? Or better yet a DIY? I've searched and no dice.

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Passat (B5) :: Engine Code PO116 - Engine Coolant Temp CKT Range / Performance

I just had my 1998 Passat 1.8T with 97000 miles checked since the engine light came on. It started this afternoon and the car ran just fine. I took it to an Advance Auto and after they plugged in the OBD tool it came back with the code PO 116. Engine Coolant temp CKT Range/Performance.

The fellow decided to clear the code and then the car would not start. I waited for about 15 minutes and the car started with some hesitation and the light was out. When I got home I let the car sit for a few seconds and it started perfectly like nothing ever happened.

Does that mean that the temperature coolant sensor is bad??? I have a Hanes manual and apparently is not too difficult to do. Would I have to partially drain the radiator?

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Celica :: 2000 GT - Coolant Temp Sensor Gone Bad

I have a 2000 Celica GT and I suspect the coolant temp sensor has gone bad....the fans are not turning on and I'm not getting any hot air out of the heater.....where is the coolant temp sensor located on this thing?

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Chevy - Impala :: 2005 Overheating And Sensor Would Go Off Saying Coolant Temp Hot

Ok so I recently started noticing my car was overheating and the sensor would go off saying coolant temp hot. So I started by adding coolant that didn't work. I than replaced the thermostat didn't change. I saw the water pump was leaking and changed that but before I did I was driving it home one night and the engine stopped and I barely had control of the car. Now the water pump is new and I don't know what the problem is. I think it's the head gasket ???

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Accent MC (2006-11) :: 2008 - Coolant Temp Sensor Location?

Where the ECT sensor is located? I would really like to have a diagram of the engine. Where I can find an engine diagram for a 2008 accent gls?

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Golf IV / Jetta IV :: Harness Protection Coolant Temp Sensor

I just replaced my CTS, and I noticed that there is a small section of exposed harness wiring between the end of the loom and the CTS connector. I can't tell if it came loose when I swapped the sensor, or if it was this way for awhile, but all of the other harness connections around this area are completely covered and the loom end doesn't seem to clip into the connector or anything. If I were to try and seal it, I would need to use tape.

How hot does this area get? It seems like there shouldn't be exposed wiring here.

Picture taken with the new sensor: [URL] ...

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GMC - Sierra :: 1998 - Engine Coolant Temp Sensor Wires?

So I got a 98 GMC sierra and the ect sensor that is on it only had one wire running to it. Obviously the previous owner tried to make something work. I bought a new ect sensor and pigtail to rewire it but can't find the ground wire anywhere. Looking for a wiring diagram?

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