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Volkswagen Temperature Sensor

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Automotive temperature sensors measure conditions in systems such as engine cooling, intake air and battery monitoring. Choose by the measured system and vehicle application, then compare mounting, terminals and connector shape. Similar plugs do not establish the correct signal or calibration for a different circuit.

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Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1985-1993 Volkswagen CabrioletEngine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet
A-Premium®Part # APTS0316
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet
4.767 Reviews
$11.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits Volkswagen Cabriolet: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
027919501, 1257216, 175919501, 27919501, 3517501, 35175017, 49919501, TS10256, 
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ConditionNew
item #1015W47C
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1993-1999 Volkswagen Jetta
A-Premium®Part # APTS0244
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1993-1999 Volkswagen Jetta
4.767 Reviews
$12.99
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Fits Volkswagen Jetta: 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #1016W2X4
Note
This item fits the model with Gauge.
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Cabin Air Temperature Sensor for 2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle
A-Premium®Part # APTS0223
Cabin Air Temperature Sensor for 2006-2010 Volkswagen Beetle
4.767 Reviews
$13.99
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Fits Volkswagen Beetle: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #1016VZKX
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For Volkswagen Beetle Convertible it only fits the model with Engine Code(s) BPS.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1993-1994 1996-1997 Volkswagen Passat
A-Premium®Part # APTS0244
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1993-1994 1996-1997 Volkswagen Passat
4.767 Reviews
$12.99
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Fits Volkswagen Passat: 1993 1994 1996 1997
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #1016W2UH
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Cabin Air Temperature Sensor for 2001-2002 Volkswagen Passat
A-Premium®Part # APTS0223
Cabin Air Temperature Sensor for 2001-2002 Volkswagen Passat
4.767 Reviews
$13.99
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Fits Volkswagen Passat: 2001 2002
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #1016W2E0
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For Volkswagen Beetle Convertible it only fits the model with Engine Code(s) BPS.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1985 Volkswagen Quantum
A-Premium®Part # APTS0339
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1985 Volkswagen Quantum
4.767 Reviews
$14.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 1985 Volkswagen Quantum
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
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TX55, 5S1477, 2111038, 026906161, V15770001, 73171, 2CTS0084, 0280130040, 
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item #1016W12W
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1987-1993 Volkswagen Fox
A-Premium®Part # APTS0339
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1987-1993 Volkswagen Fox
4.767 Reviews
$14.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits Volkswagen Fox: 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
TX55, 5S1477, 2111038, 026906161, V15770001, 73171, 2CTS0084, 0280130040, 
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ConditionNew
item #1016VYQR
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1983-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
A-Premium®Part # APTS0068
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1983-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
4.767 Reviews
$13.99
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Fits Volkswagen Vanagon: 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ColorBlack, Gold
ConditionNew
item #1003KLCZ
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1990-1992 Volkswagen Passat
A-Premium®Part # APTS0339
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1990-1992 Volkswagen Passat
4.767 Reviews
$14.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Passat: 1990 1991 1992
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
TX55, 5S1477, 2111038, 026906161, V15770001, 73171, 2CTS0084, 0280130040, 
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ConditionNew
item #1016W23L
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Cabin Air Temperature Sensor for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
A-Premium®Part # APTS0223
Cabin Air Temperature Sensor for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
4.767 Reviews
$13.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
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ConditionNew
item #1016W0PW
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For Volkswagen Beetle Convertible it only fits the model with Engine Code(s) BPS.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1985-1992 Volkswagen Golf
A-Premium®Part # APTS0339
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1985-1992 Volkswagen Golf
4.767 Reviews
$14.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Golf: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
TX55, 5S1477, 2111038, 026906161, V15770001, 73171, 2CTS0084, 0280130040, 
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ConditionNew
item #1016VZ6A
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1986-1988 Volkswagen Scirocco
A-Premium®Part # APTS0339
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1986-1988 Volkswagen Scirocco
4.767 Reviews
$14.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits Volkswagen Scirocco: 1986 1987 1988
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
TX55, 5S1477, 2111038, 026906161, V15770001, 73171, 2CTS0084, 0280130040, 
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ConditionNew
item #1016W038
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1985-1988 1990-1991 Volkswagen Jetta
A-Premium®Part # APTS0339
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1985-1988 1990-1991 Volkswagen Jetta
4.767 Reviews
$14.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Jetta: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1990 1991
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
TX55, 5S1477, 2111038, 026906161, V15770001, 73171, 2CTS0084, 0280130040, 
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ConditionNew
item #1016W10S
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Ambient Air Temperature Sensor for 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat
A-Premium®Part # APTS0202
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor for 1998-2005 Volkswagen Passat
4.767 Reviews
$19.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Passat: 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
1638300272, 4B0820539, 8E0820539A, 8E0820539B, 95557231100, A1638300272, 5S16479, V10720951, 
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item #10152NVQ
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1993-1997 Volkswagen Golf
A-Premium®Part # APTS0244
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1993-1997 Volkswagen Golf
4.767 Reviews
$12.99
Low stock: Only 2 left
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Golf: 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #1016W143
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This item fits the model with Gauge.
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Engine Cooling Fan Switch for 1994-1997 1999-2003 Volkswagen EuroVan
A-Premium®Part # APTS0190
Engine Cooling Fan Switch for 1994-1997 1999-2003 Volkswagen EuroVan
4.767 Reviews
$18.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen EuroVan: 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
701959481C, TS553, 701959481, V15992012
ConditionNew
item #1012ZPX2
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Heater Core Temperature Sensor for 2015-2019 Volkswagen GTI
A-Premium®Part # APTS0228
Heater Core Temperature Sensor for 2015-2019 Volkswagen GTI
4.767 Reviews
$18.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen GTI: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
5Q0907543, AX431
ConditionNew
item #10152QZW
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HVAC Heater Core Temperature Sensor for 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
A-Premium®Part # APTS0198
HVAC Heater Core Temperature Sensor for 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
4.767 Reviews
$19.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Golf Alltrack: 2017 2018 2019
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #10152RVA
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【Note-1】 For 2016-2017 e-Golf & GTI fits for Outside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Inside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-2】 For 2017 Golf & Golf Alltrack fits for Outside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Inside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-3】 For 2015-2017 Golf R fits for Outside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Inside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-4】 For 2016-2017 Golf SportWagen fits the model with Automatic Air Conditioning, doesn't fit Manual Air Conditioning.
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Engine Oil Temperature Switch for 1998-2001 Volkswagen Passat
A-Premium®Part # APTS0129
Engine Oil Temperature Switch for 1998-2001 Volkswagen Passat
4.767 Reviews
$14.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Passat: 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
TX172, 1T1254, 059919563, 59919563, V10720914, 73255
ConditionNew
item #1012NVQ9
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 2015 Volkswagen Passat
A-Premium®Part # APTS0253
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor for 2015 Volkswagen Passat
4.767 Reviews
$13.99
Low stock: Only 3 left
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3-year warranty
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Fits 2015 Volkswagen Passat
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #1016W0AE
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This item fits DIESEL only, not fit GAS.
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Automotive Temperature Sensor Types

Automotive temperature sensors send measurements to a gauge or control unit. The collection includes coolant, intake-air, intake-manifold and battery temperature sensors for selected applications.

Identify what is being measured and where the sensor is installed before choosing a replacement. A connector that looks similar does not make sensors for different systems interchangeable.

Choosing And Diagnosing A Temperature Sensor

Match the vehicle application, sensor function, mounting and electrical connection. Some sensors screw into a housing while others use a different mounting arrangement. Terminal count and connector shape are useful details, but they do not establish the correct signal or calibration for the circuit.

Treat an overheating warning as a possible cooling-system problem requiring prompt attention. Do not dismiss it solely because the sensor is a possible cause.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can an intake-air sensor replace a coolant temperature sensor?

They measure different things and are used in different locations. An intake-air sensor reports air temperature to engine controls; a coolant sensor reports the temperature of the cooling system. Select the part intended for the affected circuit.

Does a temperature sensor always operate the dashboard gauge?

The output depends on the vehicle's wiring and controls. One listed one-terminal coolant sensor is specified for an application with a gauge, while other sensors provide information to an engine control unit. Match the intended circuit, not only the sensor name.

Are one-, two- and three-terminal temperature sensors interchangeable?

The number of terminals reflects a product's connection, but it does not identify every signal or the sensor calibration. Current coolant-sensor listings include examples with one, two and three terminals; use the sensor specified for the vehicle and system.

What else can cause an incorrect temperature reading?

A damaged connector, wiring fault or an actual temperature-control issue can affect the result. Check the sensor connections and wiring; a thermostat fault can also produce a coolant-temperature-related code.

What does a battery temperature sensor measure?

It measures battery-related temperature for the vehicle's electrical management on equipped applications. It is not the engine coolant sensor, even if both products are grouped under temperature sensors.

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