Water-level sensor
Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 11:11 pm
Since tinkering under the bonnet a few weeks ago, my rad dash- light has been on. Thought I'd broken a level sensor wire - pretty brittle after 21 years, but the breaks were only to the cable sheath, so I cleaned-up the contacts. No change.
Today I thought I'd tackle it again, thought I could maybe clean the float.
Here's what I found;
Thought I could clean it up but realised the float, which appeared to be covered in what I can best describe as a salty substance was the salty stuff.
The float plastic's so badly degraded it just crumbles. ( if I thought I could repair it i'd try )
Quick call to my local vx dealer ( turns out it changed to Arnold clark a year ago ) - remembered why I don't try there anymore. £ 44.82 ! I was so shocked I forgot to ask for the updated part/no.( he mentioned there was one )
A quick web search ( e.g. Alibaba) appeared to suggest I could buy 100 from china for 10 dollars- don't think i'll go down that route, (need it by Monday) though It does make me wonder why genuine parts can be so expensive. My genuine one was made in spain, not uk - is that much different to being made in china ? Probably only politically
Anyway, it looks like it's a trip to the breakers tomorrow. I know they didn't have any cavs left a few years ago so what can I use instead ?
The part no. is 90228348.
Does anyone know the updated part number or what cars are suitable to get one from?
Today I thought I'd tackle it again, thought I could maybe clean the float.
Here's what I found;
Thought I could clean it up but realised the float, which appeared to be covered in what I can best describe as a salty substance was the salty stuff.
The float plastic's so badly degraded it just crumbles. ( if I thought I could repair it i'd try )
Quick call to my local vx dealer ( turns out it changed to Arnold clark a year ago ) - remembered why I don't try there anymore. £ 44.82 ! I was so shocked I forgot to ask for the updated part/no.( he mentioned there was one )
A quick web search ( e.g. Alibaba) appeared to suggest I could buy 100 from china for 10 dollars- don't think i'll go down that route, (need it by Monday) though It does make me wonder why genuine parts can be so expensive. My genuine one was made in spain, not uk - is that much different to being made in china ? Probably only politically
Anyway, it looks like it's a trip to the breakers tomorrow. I know they didn't have any cavs left a few years ago so what can I use instead ?
The part no. is 90228348.
Does anyone know the updated part number or what cars are suitable to get one from?