Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2006) - 99 1.6 petrol ECT sensor - where is it

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Tue 20 May 2008 12:52
99 1.6 petrol ECT sensor - where is it - matstro
Sorry to sound dense - but on the Bora 1.6 petrol 1999 model, can someone tell me where what I've been told is the ECT sensor (apparently better known as Engine Control Tempertaure sensor) This is the sensor that affects running and in particular idle. According to the manual, the sensor is in the MAF and cannot be replaced seperately. Although, in talking with German and Swedish, they tell me it can be purchased - I'm wondering whether they have the right sensor in mind though, as they're talking about it being into the block or head.

Could anyone shed any light???

many thanks in advance....

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 20/05/2008 at 13:47

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Tue 20 May 2008 13:34
99 1.6 VW Bora 1.6 petrol ECT sensor - where is it - jc2
The one in the MAF is air temp. sensor. ECT is Engine Coolant Temperature.
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Tue 20 May 2008 13:35
99 1.6 VW Bora 1.6 petrol ECT sensor - where is it - Screwloose
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Edited by Screwloose on 20/05/2008 at 13:36

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Tue 20 May 2008 13:57
99 1.6 VW Bora 1.6 petrol ECT sensor - where is it - matstro
thanks for that - I always thought engine coolant temp sensor was to do with whats showing on the gauge or is it also to do with the engine running smoothly.

PS sorry for mucking up the title, I knew that soon as I saw it! Havn't posted for ages and didn't realise the system had changed.
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Tue 20 May 2008 14:00
99 1.6 VW Bora 1.6 petrol ECT sensor - where is it - Dynamic Dave
Havn't posted for ages and didn't realise the system had changed.


You haven't noticed the edit button yet then ;o)
(only valid for 5 mins or until someone replies to your post though)
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