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Got a mk2 VRs which is displaying very high temperatures for outside. P2185 code. Temperature will reach 55+ degrees when driving on the motorway and fans on however drive not affected. A/C also wont work. I have already changed the coolant temperature sensor below the battery and wanted to change the ambient sensor too however I do not know where it is. Could anyone be of assistance? TIA.
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Will be EA111 if you have CTHE/ 1.4 twincharger. EA211 refers to 1.4 turbo only with no supercharger. Wasn’t applied to the VRS, would be in the Mk3.
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The CAVE was rebuilt by a VW expert with 16 years experience according to the ad and it doesn’t specify whether or not it comes with an ECU so I doubt it, but wouldn’t hurt to ask. As for the CTHE, it comes with a warranty however it would still be sort of going in blind. There aren’t many CTHE options for sale right now. And it will be fitted by my mechanic.
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The CAVE engine available is a fresh rebuild, it’s the CTHE that’s used, 50k iirc. Was told the bottom end was burnt ruling out a rebuild and that a replacement engine was needed
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Hi everyone, just after some advice. The VRS needs a new engine and I'm in between buying a rebuilt CAVE engine or a used CTHE to fit in. What would you go for in my position and why? Car originally had a CTHE engine in it and I’m aware that it is the revised version etc, it's just a matter of availability. Thanks in advance! 🤞
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RCD will give a more original feel but you’d need a CANBUS adapter to avoid battery drain. Depending what radio you have now then you might find that there’s a drop in sound quality, which I found after switching from both Swing and RNS radios.
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I’ve had it for a few months now, issue was two days ago. Thank you, have looked into your project before and will look over that now !
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Can anyone offer me any advice please? Recently bought a Fabia VRS Mk 2, CTHE engine code and two days ago it was driving fine, I turned the engine off to go to the shop for a moment and upon my return, the car wouldn’t go into gear! Whether in D, S or R, the car wouldn’t move and on the maxidot, a spanner would appear where the gear should be. Called AA and it was taken to a gearbox specialist who have since told me that gearbox had failed and quoted me £3640 for a reconditioned gearbox, replacement dual mass flywheel, gearbox oil and labour. It’s a bit of a situation and I would love to explore my options but I have absolutely no clue as to where to start or what costs to even expect. Id really appreciate any advice. Thank you
