temperature problem

2001 AUDI A6
135,764 MILES
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THE AUDI PROBLEM
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have an audi a6 Quattro 2.8 it can be shut off for a half a day and just by have the ignition in on position not cranking engine the temperature gage just go up to half way.is that temperature sensor related? and how many temp. sensors there is on this car.
Apr 17, 2013 at 7:27 PM
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There is one sender for the gauge and a sensor for the coolant temp for engine management, you may have a faulty temp sender for the gauge.
Apr 18, 2013 at 3:42 AM