Meyle MFTS fault

[Error404]

OK we all know the Meyle MFTS units read a bit high on the temp gauge, but I have another fault with mine (brand new but bought a couple years ago so can't even return it)

It sets off the autocheck over temp alarm continuously. Anyone else had this?
Looks like I need to buy another one, will get a Behr this time, another £50
Should have spent the £100 for a dealer item first time round

MEYLE MFTS is a P.O.S. !

[Mikes2]

I found the Behr one wasn't trouble free either.

Fine at idle or town driving but would drop to ~60 degrees at motorway speeds.

I'm currently running a JP Group sender, part number 919064001 which has been perfect.

Got it from Ebay Germany for <20 Euros

[popdemonic]

not sure if the Behr sensor is made in China on this day but i have it on my car and been working flawlessly.

[Error404]

I found the Behr one wasn't trouble free either.

Fine at idle or town driving but would drop to ~60 degrees at motorway speeds.

I'm currently running a JP Group sender, part number 919064001 which has been perfect.

Got it from Ebay Germany for <20 Euros

Thanks Mike. I've ordered one of those JP units, fingers crossed it does the job as yours is

[quattrostyle]

Meyle electrical parts are quite bad. I had a problem with a brand new temp. sender on my coupe type 85.

[newsh]

The flashing overtemp alarm can sometimes be cured with a sharp blow with a socket extension bar or similar blunt object.

[Error404]

Haha, yeah I tried that already. I call it a "rage tickle"

[andy10v]

Yup, I had a brand new one, water gauge was perfect, set off autocheck and killed boost as soon as it hit operating temperature.

[Error404]

C*&t! Don't they ****ing test this stuff? The new Meyle expansion tank I have is ***** too, its has swollen up like a tomato now its been head cycled a few times, wouldn't be surprised if it cracks soon, so I'm going to have to shell out for a new OEM one, if you can still get them.
My opinion of Meyle has dropped a long way in my estimation this week.

[andy10v]

I ended up driving about for ages with the MFTS unplugged just so the car would boost, need faith in the cooling system for that tough!

Maybe I will just stick with my scabby old expansion tank, it might look like **** but it works!

[Error404]

Oh yeah forgot I sold you that spare 3B one! Looks like me and Meyle ****ed you in the *** too
As with most parts though, the 3B item is probably better quality so maybe it will be ok.

[quattrostyle]

Although you bought the items long ago it might still be worth it to contact Meyle directly? Not that I did that with my new failing sensor

The expansion tank on my cabriolet looked new but was swollen as well, wonder if that would have been a Meyle then...

[Monkeymagic]

I bought a new Febi Header tank, no complaints at all very good quality. Also I got the MFTS from Pete and Quattro corner for £45 and its a Behr one. My previous Behr one had started setting the Auto Check off on occasion but it had been on some time looking at it.

[CoupeWannabeS2]

Is this the MFTS that MikeS2 and Error404 are talking about?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thermoscha...item5b07925845

[Error404]

Yes that looks like it