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emmahimmel5

Corsa water sensor fault

My 2004 Vauxhall Corsa diesel has the check engine light on, and the error memory says it's the water sensor. The engine's running roughly too, and it's done 237932 km. Could a bad cable or plug be the problem?

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julianguenther10

Sounds familiar! I had something similar with my Corsa, although I didn't check the error memory. Rough running and the check engine light were my clues. Have you checked the sensor's connector for corrosion or damage? It's often the simplest things, like a loose connection, that cause these issues. Is the rough running constant, or does it come and go?

emmahimmel5 (Author)

Thanks. I checked the connector and wiring, but I didn't see any corrosion or damage. The rough running isn't constant. What caused the problem with your Corsa in the end?

julianguenther10

Ah, intermittent problems are the worst! In my case, it turned out to be a faulty water sensor. The garage figured it out pretty quickly. Think of it like a leaky faucet – sometimes it drips, sometimes it doesn't, but eventually, you have to replace the whole thing. Given your symptoms and the intermittent nature, I'd suggest taking it to a workshop for proper diagnostics. It could save you a lot of headaches. I ended up paying around 95€ for the sensor replacement.

emmahimmel5 (Author)

Thanks for the advice. I took it to a workshop, as you suggested. The final repair cost was 95€, the water sensor was replaced and the electrical connection was repaired. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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