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Defect Code 08

Defect Code 08:

Temperature Gauge Defective:

Possible cause: Indicator instrument, temperature sensor, wires

Note: It is possible to compare the temperature display in the instrument cluster (divided into areas) with the temperature display in the DME program.

Troubleshooting:

1. Check temperature indicator instrument, with *D* System test. Renew defective instrument
2. *D* Instrument cluster status displays. With ~ to temperature display. If short is displayed: Check wires from temperature sensor to the instrument cluster connector 2 (beige) Pin 24 and Pin 26 for a short to ground, repair defective wire. If a break is displayed: Check plug connection and wires from the temperature sensor to the instrument cluster connector 2 (beige) Pin 24 and Pin 26 for a break, repair if necessary.
3. Start engine. Compare temperature display on the screen with the temperature indication in the *D* DME program. In the case of deviations, renew temperature sensor.