G65 Thrust Sensor - 2006 2.0TDi 170

[feckers]

Hi all,

My air con stopped working so I had it regassed but it still didn't work. After reading on here about the G65 high pressure / thrust sensor, I thought for £25 it would be worth a try.

So I followed the guides for replacement on here, bumper off and headlight out. Removed the plug from the sensor. Next up was put a 17mm spanner on the sensor to unscrew it. This is where I think I had a problem.

The sensor came off, but not via any threaded screws - it popped/blew off followed by the woosh of my air con refrigerant escaping. There are no threads on the air con pipe the sensor connects to so I can't see anyway this can be right. There is no way to fit a new one or even the existing one.

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Can anyone advise? What I thought would be a simple job now appears to have turned into a headache. Any help/advice appreciated.

[Crasher]

Nasty, the sensor thread has sheared off in the AC pipe, new pipe. That can also cause nightmares as they don't like coming of the condenser or the valve block.

[feckers]

Does anyone have a photo of what the end of the A/C pipe should look like with the sensor removed?

Any ideas on the best place to get a replacement pipe?

[rowdy-999]

It would look a bit like a big tyre valve.

[feckers]

Thanks for the photo. My valve that should be on the A/C pipe is inside the pressure switch.

New pipe it is then. Does anyone know of any guides for replacement or tips on the process to avoid breaking anything further?

[FLAPPERJACK76]

Did you check for a live feed at the plug 1st? I done one the other day and it was just a fuse blown.



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[feckers]

Yes, checked the fuses - both fine.

I assume no issues with the plug connection, as when it's removed the ECON light is on. When it was plugged in - no ECON light on.

[Crasher]

Actually it means a new condenser, Audi number 8E0 260 403 T £408.13 genine.

Cheap and cheerful http://www.eurocarparts.com/search/222440521

Quality Denso Condenser