Does the Engine in B7 S4 run Hot - Temp Guage Always Off

[sdiddy12077]

I'm a relative "newb" when it comes to the S4 having only purchased mine about 6 months ago. At first I thought the car ran "hot" because it was the summer, but I've found that the temp gauge in my car is always between 10-15 degrees off (too high), particularly when I'm in stop & go traffic conditions. The hood gets so hot after those drives that its difficult to touch. The dealer says its "normal" but I really find it hard to agree with it. The car coolant (?) temp is in the middle area and hasnt ever ventured past halfway, so I dont think overheating is a concern.

Just wanted your advice.

Thanks

[fitzS4]

that about right.....they will get hot realy hot....

[FastB7S4]

Yep...HOT! I can sometimes feel the heat coming through the firewall near the pedals.

[beemercer]

Yeah i noticed how hot the motors run after a long ride out on the Mass Pike over the summer; I keep all my change in the card holder in the dash, and when I went to pay the toll i got treated to a nice helping of flaming hot quarters .

[fitzS4]

Yep...HOT! I can sometimes feel the heat coming through the firewall near the pedals.

me to i thought i was having heat flashes.....

[99PanozAIV]

So that's what's been going on. My last car, I kept the temp at 69-70 and it always seemed perfect. I've been gradually adjusting mine down in the S4 (last to 63) and finally I've recently started turning it off and leaving the seat heater on. They need to work on that.

Does Audi measure the cabin temperature of the outlet air temperature to control cabin heating, anyone know? I get the impression it might be the former.