p0118 on a VW Bora

Kencollins · 31-05-2013 01:15PM #1

Hi all,

A 2002 bora is giving me a little trouble. It has thrown the p0118 code three times over the last month. No performance issues, starts fine when hot and cold.

The freeze frame data from the ECU showed that the code was thrown when the car was idling, speed 0, coolant temp 21, air intake normal ect.

Do you think it's just the sensor that needs replacing, or could there be something else at play?

On the Bora it looks to be well hidden under the thermostat/coolant hoses/wiring loom. Is there any trick to make it easier, or is it just a case of pulling out whatever is in the way?

Ken

randy hickey · 31-05-2013 01:58PM

AFAIK the coolant temperature sensor is a fairly common failure on these.

I'd just change it - it's a cheap enough fix.

http://www.micksgarage.com/switches-sensors/coolant-temperature-sensor/volkswagen/bora/bora/1998-2005/1.4-16v/10175/

HTH.

George Dalton · 31-05-2013 03:05PM

It will be the sensor. Get a genuine one. The spurious ones are crap.

p0118 on a VW Bora

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