Temperature needle bouncing and AC not working

[DrewBear11]

Hey guys

Was out in the car yesterday and was jsut driving along and i started hitting a limter @ like 3k rpm (what i thourght was limp home mode). Also the temperature needle was bouncing up and down and then dropping off to nothing on the guage. No warning lights on the dash or anything though.

The car then stalled when it was idling.

Am i right in thinking this is to do with the coolant temperature sensor or the thermostat ?

Also, the AC wasn't working yesterday and i didn't think much of it, but it doesn't work at all now. The compressor spins up but it doesn't produce any cold air.

Could this AC problem be linked to the coolant temperature ?

Does anyone know where i could get a new thermostat and temperature sensor ? ring the stealer's is it ?

Cheers guys

 

[DrewBear11]

Well i poked the coolant temperature sensor earlier and it seems to be okay

But gonna try and get a new one just in case, anyone know a part number or where i could get one ?

But the AC is defos goners. Might need a regas or leak test i suppose

 

[sambo]

Where is the coolant temp sensor located ?

 

[caister]

Where is the coolant temp sensor located ?

On the side of the engine just behind the thermostat housing, under the T/B you can't miss it as it sticks out.

 

[sambo]

Cheers mate