DanG144
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Not that I am aware of. You will have to switch back and forth between controllers.
That is correct. Sorry I have no references to the right measuring block number in the INSTRUMENT controller, but if you open the INSTRUMENT controller and just page through the blocks you will find it clearly labeled.
You seem to have a bad wire or connection to your coolant thermostat.
hey, it's Thanksgiving weekend , maybe you had an early start with the wineI can't believe I said "coolant thermostat" instead of "coolant temperature sensor". Must have been in a rush.
Dan
Does the G12 need to be diluted 50/50 or does it already come at that strength, or do you just use it straight?Bump for a great procedure. Instructions were easy to follow. When I was done it took about a 1.25 gallons to get the cooling system filled back up. I know lots of people on here think thermostats don't fail but at 175,000 miles mine was definitely toast. The car wouldn't get up to temp in 50 degree weather. After a quick thermostat change and a test drive it heats right up. Just a heads up for everyone my local dealer had G12 for $24 a gallon. Thats actually a bit cheaper than some of the trusted vendors.
If you have compressed air, you can get nearly a gallon of coolant out.
Remove the return hose from the coolant bottle. Pressurize it slightly with compressed air via blow tip. Coolant will come up into bottle, then drain into radiator. Repeat until very little coolant comes into bottle. Then put cap onto coolant bottle, and pressure the return nipple.
When it's time to refill the sytem, connect a mityvac to the return hose and pull vacuum. Refill bottle as needed. When you get a splash of coolant into the mityvac tubing disconnect it and reconnect return hose to bottle. It will take another bottleful of coolant after car is started to refill system.
I used a coat hanger and made a small hook on the end to hook onto the thermostat. I had to pull pretty hard to get the thermostat out, but it all came out and the flange was not damaged! I used the Stant Superstat as well. I was getting 77*C with VCDS, now I'm getting 98*C. that converts to 208*F. A little high, I hope this is OK?Bump for a great how-to. I managed to get the thermostat to come out still attached to the flange without breaking the pins. I used a Stant Superstat #45379 ($10 at Advance Auto) and it fit onto the pins perfectly.