Coolant Gauge - Becomes Inoperative
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Group: 19
Number: 91-02
Date: Oct. 31, 1991
Subject: Coolant Temperature Sensor burnt out
Model(s): Golf, GTI, Jetta (Mexican Production only)
Condition
Coolant gauge becomes inoperative due to voltage supplied to coolant temperature sensor by headlight switch. A wire is run from terminal "NSL" of the headlight switch to terminal 3 of relay position 5 of fuse/relay panel.
Production
Wire not connected to terminal 3 of relay position 5 as of 1/91 production date.
Service
Remove wire connector 3 of relay position 5 and tape connector to prevent shorts.