arggh!! temp guage low level light!!!!

[banana]

I want to stop this dam thing flashing so ill order a new relay.... How much is new relay roughly as I dont have time to visit a yard. Is the relay definately in the glove box... top row, third from the left, does everyone agree?

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[NEV]

the crew cab i've bought has this problem,can someone let me know what number is on top of the relay

[Grun]

Part number of the relay fitted in position 3 in my 2.1 DJ '86/87 is:-

191 919 376 (It is marked VWAudi)
12V - EAP

the connections are marked:-

5 +15 -31 6

The other relays fitted on my van, are in position 5 (Radiator fan?)
Position 8 (Load sharing 'X' relay?)
Position 12 (Indicators/Hazard Lights)

Hope this helps, however, my coolant warning light flashes for a few seconds when ignition key is turned and then goes out, whether relay 3 is fitted or not!!!!
Mike

[banana]

rang VW parts

the relay is now obsolete!!!

it just gets better

[clash460]

probably still make them, just vw do not stock them any more
they do not do cylinder head gaskets, but the manufacturer still makes them
dont give in yet

[Grun]

First google search turned up:-

Part Name: Accessory Power Relay
Part Number: E1730
Category: Electrical-Switch & Relay
Application:
Part Color:
Description: RELAY,ACSRY (MARKED 191 919 376) {88922747}
Compatability: Volkswagen Vanagon
Manufacturer: ACDELCO
Price: $21.79
Dealer Information: Rock Auto
Madison, WI
(866)762-5288
service@rockauto.com
Part Link: Click here to buy or view part!

Keep looking.
Mike

[Grun]

Also found:-

http://www.importecparts.com/audilist.html

191 919 376A Relay, Coolant Level 27.55 (Dollars?)

Perhaps 'A' supercedes the 'obsolete' item.
Sods law says it will not fix the problem if you track one down!
Mike

[banana]

Ordered the part from importecparts.com
I hope this works. If it doesnt...anyone want to but a relay? I dont expect the part to arrive for 5 days as it's from America and thanksgiving is happening now but I will report back once fitted. Thanks for the info so far.

[banana]

Guess what ? now ive ordered the part the problem has stopped!! New relay hasnt arrived yet.

[NOT ANOTHER LEAK]

Guess what ? now ive ordered the part the problem has stopped!! New relay hasnt arrived yet.

do you think if i order a new girlfriend.the old one will stop nagging

[Ray]

I had this light flashing problem last year mine also stopped when warm after restarting. Problem was coolant passing up the two probes in the sensor and shorting the circuit. Once warmed up the coolant dried out and the light went off (after restarting) A replacement sensor cured the fault although the previous was new - I think there are some faulty ones about.
Ray
2.1 dj syncro
#0094

[banana]

Just an update to those that can be asked.

The new relay arrived before christmas and the flashing stopped the day i ordered it! and has never returned. Which is good. I have now fitted new relay and still no flashing. So I think this proves the following

If you

Make sure your expansion bottle is full
Buy a new senser
Rewire the terminals
Put vasaline on them
Replace the relay or at least fiddle with it a few times

You should cure the problem and maybe end up with a spare relay.

[Cate]

Well done banana, isnt it great when a problem is fixed, now all you have to do is wait for the next problem!

[Aidan]

Relay IS available from VW part number 191 919 376 A £14.41 + vat

[banana]

I can believe it. The muppets at the VW in bedford last about 3 weeks in the job and when you chase a part they havent a clue what or where it is. then they ask you for a reference number they never gave you in the first place. Blame the last bloke.