Engine Coolant Temp Sensor

[doug.howsie]

Hi, all.

Decided to get a VAGCOM cable and download the shareware software. Had to slightly modify the connector to seat it into the Passat. ( But was expect that ). I ran the autoscan, and the results came back as:
VAG-COM Version: Release 409.1-US
Chassis Type: 3B - VW Passat B5
Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,16,17,19,35,36,37,46,55,56,57,58,76
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Address 01: Engine
Controller: 038 906 019 BK
Component: 1,9l R4 EDC G000SG 1061
Coding: 00002
Shop #: WSC 05311
1 Fault Found:
17664 - Engine Coolant Temp Sensor (G62): Open or Short to Plus
P1256 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent
Readiness: N/A
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Address 03: ABS Brakes
Controller: 8E0 614 111 AH
Component: ABS/ASR 5.3 FRONT D10
Coding: 00012
Shop #: WSC 05314
No fault code found

I ran this test without starting the engine, can I assume that I do have a fault, although the car doesn't show any of the symptoms that other members have reported.
I have recently replace the air flow meter. and have read the various topics and thanks to " cbrpaul " detailed instructions it looks like a simple job.

[tdi miki]

Just clear the code if it comes back replace temp.sensor

[doug.howsie]

Not sure how to clear the code , I only have the shareware version 409.1, it tells me to use the Professional version for this function. Do I still have to register the shareware version, or buy the pro version in order to clear this fault code?

Thanks.

[doug.howsie]

Just a quick update, I replaced the sensor, only issue I had was removing the plastic circlip, which just pulls downwards from the tab located at the bottom.

Used about 3/4 litre of coolant, after a quck drive round the block. The engine now runs about 200 rpm lower on tick over and doesn't sound so rough when driving.

I haven't done a code clear yet, ( need to read up on that first ) .

[tdi miki]

when you register your version then go to fault codes.When you see what the cose is then press clear codes.Afther that whate to see if the code will show uo again.If not you are OK.

[doug.howsie]

Thanks, I give it ago.