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Old Mar 16, 2018 | 02:14 PM
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2006 x-type wagon. with false engine temp overheat on dash. I changed the temp sensor (ECT). Is there a separate temperature sending unit ?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2018 | 02:42 PM
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You could have a bad wire between the sender and the ECU. That would cause a false high temp reading that would come and go.
 
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Thank you for the advice... I will look into that possibility and report back
 
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