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[greg123]

Off top of my head it's at the rear of the cylinder head right hand side, held on by a plastic U clip which breaks easy - get a couple spare they are only 50p each. Release pressure on cap then put cap back on, change the sensor quickly making sure the old o ring comes out and you put the fresh one in. You won't lose much coolant.

Greg.

Hi folks. Can anyone please advise me where the sensor is on a 2006 Skoda Classic 1.9 TDI. I can see some sort of a switch with an electrical connection on it on the passenger side of the engine about half way back? If this is the offending thing I'm having a heck of a job trying to get the connection off.
Is there any kind of clip holding the sensor in? I'm assuming that even with pressure taken off the system (by releasing the rad/bottle cap) that I will lose coolant. Can something like a thin tray be used to catch the coolant and then return back into the system after the new sensor has been fitted? Or would I be better off taking the car to a local Skoda dealer to get the job done? Cheers all. Neil.

[Beato19]

Cheers Greg, thank you very much for your excellent reply regarding my coolant sensor. I was told that the car shouldn't require an O ring when the new sensor is fitted (clever people) but it makes dense to fit one I suppose. I'm not very happy about a plastic clip but i suppose its a sign of the times and something else to break. Once again. Thank you.

[greg123]

You are welcome ;-)

Agree about the plastic clips but if you get a visual/mirror so you know how it fits and make sure the sensor is in fully firm they behave once in. Agree about the o-ring but for 20p or whatever worth it even in case you drop one!

Good luck,
Greg.