Jonathon is right, just ground the wire and the gauge will go all the way
up.  Good possibility the wire is broken off.  If you need a new sensor,
VolksCafe has them for $6, p/n 049-919-501.
-Hans
87 syncro

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Shultz" <Shultze@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 7:11 AM
Subject: How to test the Temp I Sender?

> Does anyone know how to test the Temp I sender for a 1.9L or Syncro
engine?
> It's the single pin type. Is it a thermistor? or does voltage change? My
temp
> gauge stopped working. I need to start troubleshooting. I have the Bentley
> manual, but there are no specifics.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ed
>