Temperature Sensor - False Engine Overheating Signal

90audi05
Subject: Engine Temperature Appears To Be Above Normal Operating
Specification - Temperature Warning Light May Illuminate

Model(s): Along With Warning Buzzer
V8 M.Y. 1990
Group: 19

Number: 90-05

Date: 07/31/90
Cause: Temperature warning light may illuminate erroneously due to temperature sensor failure.


Production: Introduction of improved temperature sensor.

As of: November 1988
VIN: 44_KN037768


Service: Replace temperature sensor, P/N 077919501.