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AC Trinary Switch for Volkswagen Passat 1990-1994 Golf 1995-2003 Vanagon 1988-1991 EuroVanAC Trinary Switch for Volkswagen Passat 1990-1994 Golf 1995-2003 Vanagon 1988-1991 EuroVan
A-Premium®Part # APPS0569
AC Trinary Switch for Volkswagen Passat 1990-1994 Golf 1995-2003 Vanagon 1988-1991 EuroVan
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$21.99
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Fits 1992 - 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1999 - 2003 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1995 - 2003 Volkswagen Golf, 1990 - 1994 Volkswagen Passat, 1988 - 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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20974, 19188193, 357959139B, 1711693
ConditionNew
item #1013DUXG
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AC Trinary Switch for Volkswagen Jetta Golf 1990-1994 GAS Diesel
A-Premium®Part # APPS0588
AC Trinary Switch for Volkswagen Jetta Golf 1990-1994 GAS Diesel
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$18.99
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Fits 1990 - 1994 Volkswagen Golf, 1990 - 1994 Volkswagen Jetta
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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36499, SW9600C, 1HO959139B, V10730126, 19189516, 1H0959139A, 1H0959139B, 7M3959139, 
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item #1013DX64
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Brake Light Switch for Audi A3 A6 TT 2000-2006 VW Jetta Touareg Passat Porsche
A-Premium®Part # APPS0127
Brake Light Switch for Audi A3 A6 TT 2000-2006 VW Jetta Touareg Passat Porsche
4.6162 Reviews
$17.99
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Fits 2007 - 2008 Audi A3, 2007 - 2008 Audi A3 Quattro, 2002 - 2006 Audi A4, 2002 - 2006 Audi A4 Quattro, 2002 - 2007 Audi A6, 2002 - 2007 Audi A6 Quattro, 2002 - 2005 Audi Allroad Quattro, 2008 - 2010 Audi R8, 2003 - 2004 Audi RS6, 2004 - 2008 Audi S4, 2002 - 2003 Audi S6, 2000 - 2006 Audi TT, 2000 - 2006 Audi TT Quattro, 2003 - 2006 Porsche Cayenne, 1998 - 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 1997 - 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1999 - 2003 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1999 - 2006 Volkswagen Golf, 1999 - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 2003 - 2005 Volkswagen Passat
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
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ColorBlack
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HVAC Binary Switch for Volkswagen Passat 98-05 Audi A4 1996-1997 A6 A8 A4 Quattro
A-Premium®Part # APPS0611
HVAC Binary Switch for Volkswagen Passat 98-05 Audi A4 1996-1997 A6 A8 A4 Quattro
4.6162 Reviews
$18.99
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Fits 1996 - 2001 Audi A4, 1996 - 2001 Audi A4 Quattro, 1998 - 2004 Audi A6, 1998 - 2004 Audi A6 Quattro, 2005 - 2005 Audi A6 Quattro, 1997 - 1999 Audi A8, 1997 - 2003 Audi A8 Quattro, 2001 - 2002 Audi Allroad Quattro, 2003 - 2003 Audi Allroad Quattro, 2004 - 2005 Audi Allroad Quattro, 2000 - 2002 Audi S4, 2002 - 2003 Audi S6, 2001 - 2003 Audi S8, 1998 - 2000 Volkswagen Passat, 2001 - 2001 Volkswagen Passat, 2001 - 2001 Volkswagen Passat, 2002 - 2003 Volkswagen Passat, 2002 - 2003 Volkswagen Passat, 2004 - 2004 Volkswagen Passat, 2004 - 2004 Volkswagen Passat
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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8DO959482, 38938, 8D0959482, SW10078C
ConditionNew
item #1013DYEU
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Turbocharger Boost Sensor for Volkswagen Jetta Golf 2019 L4 1.4L
A-Premium®Part # APPS0249
Turbocharger Boost Sensor for Volkswagen Jetta Golf 2019 L4 1.4L
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$16.99
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Fits 2019 - 2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2019 - 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
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Item LocatedUnited States
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5S15721, 009403341, 6PP009403341, 04C906051
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Brake Light Switch for Audi A3 A3 Quattro 2006 R8 VW GTI 2006-2007 Rabbit
A-Premium®Part # APPS0071
Brake Light Switch for Audi A3 A3 Quattro 2006 R8 VW GTI 2006-2007 Rabbit
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$15.99
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Fits 2006 - 2006 Audi A3, 2007 - 2007 Audi A3, 2006 - 2006 Audi A3 Quattro, 2009 - 2012 Audi R8, 2014 - 2015 Audi R8, 2008 - 2008 Audi R8, 2003 - 2009 Seat Cordoba, 2003 - 2009 Seat Ibiza, 2011 - 2011 Volkswagen Gol, 2006 - 2007 Volkswagen GTI, 2005 - 2009 Volkswagen Lupo, 2005 - 2009 Volkswagen Pointer, 2003 - 2004 Volkswagen Pointer, 2003 - 2007 Volkswagen Polo, 2008 - 2008 Volkswagen R32, 2006 - 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2007 - 2009 Volkswagen SportVan
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
MaterialPlastic
ColorBlack
item #1003ANW6
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AISIN Power Brake Booster Sensor for Volkswagen Passat Audi A4 Q7 A6 1998-2012
AisinPart # PRSVG-00034
AISIN Power Brake Booster Sensor for Volkswagen Passat Audi A4 Q7 A6 1998-2012
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$24.99
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Fits 2008 - 2012 Audi R8, 2001 - 2005 Volkswagen Passat, 2000 - 2002 Audi A6 Quattro, 2005 - 2009 Audi A6 Quattro, 2005 - 2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2005 - 2008 Audi A4, 2005 - 2011 Audi A6 Quattro, 2002 - 2002 Audi A6 Quattro, 1999 - 2009 Audi A4, 2002 - 2004 Volkswagen Passat, 2003 - 2003 Audi RS6, 2010 - 2011 Audi S5, 1998 - 2001 Audi A6, 2007 - 2008 Audi RS4, 1998 - 2001 Audi A6 Quattro, 2009 - 2012 Audi R8, 2009 - 2011 Audi A6 Quattro, 2005 - 2006 Audi A6 Quattro, 2004 - 2005 Volkswagen Passat, 2004 - 2008 Audi S4
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
6PP009400791, 1193902600, 036906051C
ConditionNew
item #1018PHZL
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AISIN Power Brake Booster Sensor for Volkswagen Jetta Golf Audi A4 Q5 2015-2026
AisinPart # PRSVG-00021
AISIN Power Brake Booster Sensor for Volkswagen Jetta Golf Audi A4 Q5 2015-2026
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$34.99
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Fits 2018 - 2019 Audi RS5, 2015 - 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, 2021 - 2025 Audi RS5, 2018 - 2025 Audi Q5, 2021 - 2021 Volkswagen Taos, 2017 - 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, 2018 - 2025 Audi S5 Sportback, 2019 - 2023 Volkswagen Arteon, 2016 - 2018 Audi S7, 2019 - 2024 Audi Q8, 2021 - 2025 Audi Q5 Sportback, 2019 - 2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2016 - 2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, 2018 - 2025 Audi SQ5, 2020 - 2025 Audi Q5 PHEV, 2023 - 2024 Porsche Cayenne, 2017 - 2025 Audi A5 Quattro, 2020 - 2020 Audi S7, 2016 - 2026 Audi Q7, 2016 - 2018 Audi A7 Quattro
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
5Q0906207, 5Q0906207A, 5Q0906207B
ConditionNew
item #1018PKTA
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AISIN Turbocharger Boost Sensor for Volkswagen Jetta Passat Golf Tiguan Audi A4
AisinPart # PRSVG-00025
AISIN Turbocharger Boost Sensor for Volkswagen Jetta Passat Golf Tiguan Audi A4
4.6162 Reviews
$24.99
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Fits 2012 - 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2009 - 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 2009 - 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 2003 - 2006 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 - 2016 Audi Q3 Quattro, 2001 - 2006 Audi TT, 2013 - 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2002 - 2005 Audi A4 Quattro, 2009 - 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2006 - 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 2009 - 2017 Volkswagen CC, 2008 - 2009 Audi A3, 2006 - 2013 Audi A3, 2004 - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 2008 - 2009 Audi TT, 2016 - 2016 Audi Q3, 2015 - 2016 Audi Q3, 2002 - 2006 Audi A4, 2003 - 2005 Volkswagen Passat, 2000 - 2006 Audi TT Quattro
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
038906051F, 03G906051D
ConditionNew
item #1018PKLZ
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AISIN Turbocharger Boost Sensor for Volkswagen Jetta Golf Audi 2016-2021 L4 1.4L
AisinPart # PRSVG-00431
AISIN Turbocharger Boost Sensor for Volkswagen Jetta Golf Audi 2016-2021 L4 1.4L
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$24.99
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Fits 2019 - 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 2021 - 2021 Volkswagen Jetta, 2019 - 2021 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 - 2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
009403341, 6PP009403341, 04C906051
ConditionNew
item #1018PKT0
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AISIN A/C Trinary Switch for Volkswagen Passat Golf EuroVan Vanagon 1988-2003
AisinPart # PRSVG-00427
AISIN A/C Trinary Switch for Volkswagen Passat Golf EuroVan Vanagon 1988-2003
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$24.99
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Fits 1993 - 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1990 - 1994 Volkswagen Passat, 1993 - 1994 Volkswagen Passat, 1992 - 1996 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1988 - 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1999 - 2003 Volkswagen EuroVan, 2001 - 2003 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1997 - 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1995 - 2003 Volkswagen Golf, 1991 - 1993 Volkswagen Passat
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
19188193, 357959139B
ConditionNew
item #1018PKHK
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AISIN A/C Trinary Switch for Volkswagen Jetta Golf 1990-1994
AisinPart # PRSVG-00428
AISIN A/C Trinary Switch for Volkswagen Jetta Golf 1990-1994
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$24.99
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Fits 1994 - 1994 Volkswagen Jetta, 1990 - 1994 Volkswagen Jetta, 1993 - 1994 Volkswagen Golf, 1990 - 1992 Volkswagen Golf, 1990 - 1994 Volkswagen Golf, 1990 - 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, 1993 - 1994 Volkswagen Jetta
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
19189516, 1H0959139A, 1H0959139B, 7M3959139, 88917652, 6ZL351028111, 95VW19N715AB
ConditionNew
item #1018PK58
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AC Pressure Sensor Switch for VW Beetle Jetta Passat Golf CC
A-Premium®Part # APCPS133
AC Pressure Sensor Switch for VW Beetle Jetta Passat Golf CC
4.6162 Reviews
$26.99
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90 days free return
Fits 2000 - 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012 - 2019 Volkswagen Beetle, 2003 - 2003 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012 - 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 - 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2010 - 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012 - 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 - 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2009 - 2017 Volkswagen CC, 2007 - 2016 Volkswagen Eos, 2003 - 2006 Volkswagen Golf, 2010 - 2014 Volkswagen Golf, 2012 - 2013 Volkswagen Golf R, 2006 - 2014 Volkswagen GTI, 2005 - 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, 2005 - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2017 - 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, 2000 - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 - 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
MaterialPlastic, Metal
ColorBlack
item #1003563U
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A-Premium APPS0384 Pressure Sensor
A-Premium®Part # APPS0384
A-Premium APPS0384 Pressure Sensor
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$16.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2012 - 2014 Audi A5 Quattro, 2011 - 2013 Audi A6 Quattro, 2014 - 2015 Audi A6 Quattro, 2016 - 2017 Audi A6 Quattro, 2012 - 2013 Audi A7 Quattro, 2014 - 2016 Audi A7 Quattro, 2017 - 2017 Audi A7 Quattro, 2012 - 2017 Audi A8 Quattro, 2016 - 2016 Audi Q5, 2010 - 2013 Audi Q5, 2014 - 2015 Audi Q5, 2017 - 2017 Audi Q5, 2008 - 2010 Audi Q7, 2011 - 2013 Audi Q7, 2014 - 2015 Audi Q7, 2014 - 2016 Audi S4, 2010 - 2013 Audi S5, 2014 - 2017 Audi S5, 2014 - 2014 Audi SQ5, 2015 - 2017 Audi SQ5
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
PS663, 1S11839, 059919081D, 059919081G, 1815363, V10730299, 009600231, 70190, 
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item #1005URQT
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Back Up Lamp Switch for Volkswagen Beetle CC Eos Golf Passat Jetta Tiguan Golf
A-Premium®Part # APPS0083
Back Up Lamp Switch for Volkswagen Beetle CC Eos Golf Passat Jetta Tiguan Golf
4.6162 Reviews
$20.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2015 - 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 - 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012 - 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2009 - 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012 - 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2009 - 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 2009 - 2016 Volkswagen CC, 2009 - 2015 Volkswagen CC, 2009 - 2011 Volkswagen Eos, 2015 - 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2013 - 2013 Volkswagen Golf, 2001 - 2001 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 - 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 - 2018 Volkswagen Golf, 2000 - 2002 Volkswagen Golf, 2004 - 2006 Volkswagen Golf, 2004 - 2004 Volkswagen Golf, 2000 - 2006 Volkswagen Golf, 2001 - 2001 Volkswagen Golf, 2013 - 2013 Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ColorBlack, Silver
Part interchange
1213353, V10-73-0142, V10730142
item #1003A59S
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Fuel Pressure Sensor for Volkswagen VWE Jetta Passat Golf Beetle Audi A3 Diesel
A-Premium®Part # APPS0779
Fuel Pressure Sensor for Volkswagen VWE Jetta Passat Golf Beetle Audi A3 Diesel
4.6162 Reviews
$37.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2015 - 2016 Audi A3, 2015 - 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 - 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 - 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2012 - 2015 Volkswagen Passat
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #10177CA9
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Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor for Volkswagen Passat 2015-2022 Sedan 4-Door
A-Premium®Part # APPS972PG
Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor for Volkswagen Passat 2015-2022 Sedan 4-Door
4.6162 Reviews
$25.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2015 - 2022 Volkswagen Passat
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
03N906054, 03N906054C
ConditionNew
item #1018A87Q
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AC Trinary Switch for Volkswagen Passat Audi A4 A6 A8 S4 S6 S8 Allroad Quattro
A-Premium®Part # APPS0566
AC Trinary Switch for Volkswagen Passat Audi A4 A6 A8 S4 S6 S8 Allroad Quattro
4.6162 Reviews
$19.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1996 - 2002 Audi A4, 1996 - 2002 Audi A4 Quattro, 1996 - 2004 Audi A6, 1996 - 2004 Audi A6 Quattro, 1997 - 1999 Audi A8, 1997 - 2003 Audi A8 Quattro, 2001 - 2005 Audi Allroad Quattro, 2001 - 2002 Audi S4, 2002 - 2003 Audi S6, 2001 - 2003 Audi S8, 1998 - 2005 Volkswagen Passat
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
20963, SW11150C, 8D0959482B, 19188184, 8D0959482A, 1711692, ASW27000S, V10730140
ConditionNew
item #1013DWKX
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Back Up Lamp Switch for Volkswagen Jetta Golf Passat Corrado 90-05
A-Premium®Part # APPS0063
Back Up Lamp Switch for Volkswagen Jetta Golf Passat Corrado 90-05
4.6162 Reviews
$14.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 1995 - 1995 Volkswagen Corrado, 2000 - 2006 Volkswagen Golf, 2000 - 2006 Volkswagen Golf, 2000 - 2006 Volkswagen Golf, 1995 - 1998 Volkswagen Golf, 2000 - 2005 Volkswagen Golf, 1996 - 1996 Volkswagen Jetta, 1995 - 1995 Volkswagen Jetta, 1997 - 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1996 - 1997 Volkswagen Passat, 1995 - 1996 Volkswagen Passat, 1995 - 1997 Volkswagen Passat
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Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
MaterialPlastic
ColorBlack
item #1003AER7
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Engine Intake Manifold Runner Control Sensor for Audi A4 Q5 Q7 A6 R8 RS4 S6 S8
A-Premium®Part # APPS0875
Engine Intake Manifold Runner Control Sensor for Audi A4 Q5 Q7 A6 R8 RS4 S6 S8
4.6162 Reviews
$19.99
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90 days free return
Fits 2009 - 2009 Audi R8, 2010 - 2010 Audi Q5, 2008 - 2010 Audi A5 Quattro, 2007 - 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, 2010 - 2010 Audi Q5, 2009 - 2012 Audi Q5, 2007 - 2009 Audi S8, 2008 - 2010 Audi R8, 2007 - 2008 Audi RS4, 2009 - 2009 Audi Q7, 2007 - 2008 Audi Q7, 2005 - 2009 Audi A4 Quattro, 2006 - 2008 Audi A4, 2007 - 2011 Audi A6 Quattro, 2007 - 2011 Audi S6, 2008 - 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, 2006 - 2011 Audi A6, 2009 - 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, 2007 - 2010 Audi A8 Quattro, 2005 - 2008 Audi A6 Quattro
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
03C907386, 03C907386B, 03C907386D, 03C907386E
ConditionNew
item #101880Z9
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Types of car pressure sensors and how they work

Tire pressure sensor (TPMS)

  • Principle: TPMS sensors typically use a piezoelectric or capacitive pressure sensor technology.
  • Operation: Each TPMS sensor is mounted inside a tire and constantly monitors the air pressure. When the pressure decreases, the sensor's internal diaphragm or structure deforms, causing a change in capacitance or generating a voltage.
  • Transmission: The sensor wirelessly transmits the pressure data to the vehicle's onboard computer, which processes the information and triggers a warning light on the dashboard if the pressure falls below a predefined threshold.

Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor

  • Principle: MAP sensors often use a piezoresistive or capacitive element.
  • Operation: The MAP sensor measures the pressure in the engine's intake manifold. As the engine sucks in air, the pressure in the manifold changes. The sensor responds to these changes by altering its electrical properties, such as resistance or capacitance.
  • Signal Processing: The sensor's output is sent to the Engine Control Unit (ECU), which uses this data to optimize fuel injection and air-fuel mixture for engine performance and emissions control.

Oil pressure sensor

  • Principle: Oil pressure sensors typically use a piezoresistive sensing element.
  • Operation: The oil pressure sensor is mounted in the engine and monitors the pressure of engine oil. When the oil pressure changes, it causes a corresponding change in the sensor's electrical resistance.
  • Output: The sensor's output is sent to the ECU and may also be used to trigger a warning light on the dashboard if oil pressure drops too low.

Transmission fluid pressure sensor

  • Principle: These sensors often use piezoelectric or piezoresistive elements.
  • Operation: Transmission fluid pressure sensors monitor the hydraulic pressure in the transmission. Changes in pressure result in a change in the sensor's electrical properties.
  • Signal Processing: The sensor's output is used to control transmission functions, such as gear shifting and torque converter lockup.

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