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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 1982-1987 Volkswagen QuantumEngine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1982-1987 Volkswagen Quantum
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1982-1987 Volkswagen Quantum
4.767 Reviews
$11.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits Volkswagen Quantum: 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987
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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 #1015W4SN
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Cooling Fan Switch for 1995-1997 Volkswagen Passat
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Cooling Fan Switch for 1995-1997 Volkswagen Passat
4.767 Reviews
$13.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits Volkswagen Passat: 1995 1996 1997
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorBlack, Gold
ConditionNew
item #10188LA7
Note
This item is 3-Blades Switch, Not 2-Blades.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1975-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit
4.767 Reviews
$11.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Rabbit: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
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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 #1015W3UG
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Cooling Fan Switch for 1998-2001 Volkswagen Beetle
A-Premium®Part # APTS0380
Cooling Fan Switch for 1998-2001 Volkswagen Beetle
4.767 Reviews
$13.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits Volkswagen Beetle: 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorBlack, Gold
ConditionNew
item #10188Q7W
Note
This item is 3-Blades Switch, Not 2-Blades.
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Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen e-Golf
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Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen e-Golf
4.767 Reviews
$19.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
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3-year warranty
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Fits Volkswagen e-Golf: 2016 2017
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #10152P2N
Note
【Note-1】 For 2016-2017 e-Golf & GTI fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-2】 For 2017 Golf & Golf Alltrack & Golf R fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-3】 For 2016-2017 Golf SportWagen fits the model with Manual Air Conditioning, doesn't fit Automatic Air Conditioning.
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Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen CC
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Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen CC
4.767 Reviews
$19.99
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen CC: 2016 2017
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #10152PQA
Note
【Note-1】 For 2016-2017 e-Golf & GTI fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-2】 For 2017 Golf & Golf Alltrack & Golf R fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-3】 For 2016-2017 Golf SportWagen fits the model with Manual Air Conditioning, doesn't fit Automatic Air Conditioning.
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Cooling Fan Switch for 1998-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio
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Cooling Fan Switch for 1998-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio
4.767 Reviews
$13.99
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3-year warranty
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Fits Volkswagen Cabrio: 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorBlack, Gold
ConditionNew
item #10188NP6
Note
This item is 3-Blades Switch, Not 2-Blades.
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Air Temperature Sensor for 2017 Volkswagen Golf R
A-Premium®Part # APTS0204
Air Temperature Sensor for 2017 Volkswagen Golf R
4.767 Reviews
$19.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2017 Volkswagen Golf R
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #10152Q8V
Note
【Note-1】 For 2016-2017 e-Golf & GTI fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-2】 For 2017 Golf & Golf Alltrack & Golf R fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-3】 For 2016-2017 Golf SportWagen fits the model with Manual Air Conditioning, doesn't fit Automatic Air Conditioning.
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Cooling Fan Switch for 1993-2001 Volkswagen Jetta
A-Premium®Part # APTS0380
Cooling Fan Switch for 1993-2001 Volkswagen Jetta
4.767 Reviews
$13.99
Low stock: Only 4 left
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Jetta: 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorBlack, Gold
ConditionNew
item #10188KLG
Note
This item is 3-Blades Switch, Not 2-Blades.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1975-1988 Volkswagen Scirocco
A-Premium®Part # APTS0316
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1975-1988 Volkswagen Scirocco
4.767 Reviews
$11.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Scirocco: 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988
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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 #1015W4GW
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Cooling Fan Switch for 1993-2001 Volkswagen Golf
A-Premium®Part # APTS0380
Cooling Fan Switch for 1993-2001 Volkswagen Golf
4.767 Reviews
$13.99
Low stock: Only 4 left
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Golf: 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorBlack, Gold
ConditionNew
item #10188KCA
Note
This item is 3-Blades Switch, Not 2-Blades.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1980-1992 Volkswagen Jetta
A-Premium®Part # APTS0316
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1980-1992 Volkswagen Jetta
4.767 Reviews
$11.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Jetta: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
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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 #1015W67L
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Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen Jetta
A-Premium®Part # APTS0204
Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen Jetta
4.767 Reviews
$19.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
Enter ZIP codeFree standard shipping
3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Jetta: 2016 2017
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #10152RWR
Note
【Note-1】 For 2016-2017 e-Golf & GTI fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-2】 For 2017 Golf & Golf Alltrack & Golf R fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-3】 For 2016-2017 Golf SportWagen fits the model with Manual Air Conditioning, doesn't fit Automatic Air Conditioning.
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Air Temperature Sensor for 2016 Volkswagen Eos
A-Premium®Part # APTS0204
Air Temperature Sensor for 2016 Volkswagen Eos
4.767 Reviews
$19.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
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3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits 2016 Volkswagen Eos
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #10152P20
Note
【Note-1】 For 2016-2017 e-Golf & GTI fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-2】 For 2017 Golf & Golf Alltrack & Golf R fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-3】 For 2016-2017 Golf SportWagen fits the model with Manual Air Conditioning, doesn't fit Automatic Air Conditioning.
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Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen GTI
A-Premium®Part # APTS0204
Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen GTI
4.767 Reviews
$19.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
Enter ZIP codeFree standard shipping
3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen GTI: 2016 2017
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #10152RNU
Note
【Note-1】 For 2016-2017 e-Golf & GTI fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-2】 For 2017 Golf & Golf Alltrack & Golf R fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-3】 For 2016-2017 Golf SportWagen fits the model with Manual Air Conditioning, doesn't fit Automatic Air Conditioning.
Show less
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1990-1994 Volkswagen Passat
A-Premium®Part # APTS0316
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1990-1994 Volkswagen Passat
4.767 Reviews
$11.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
Enter ZIP codeFree standard shipping
3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Passat: 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
027919501, 1257216, 175919501, 27919501, 3517501, 35175017, 49919501, TS10256, 
...View more
ConditionNew
item #1015W6ZW
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1985-1987 Volkswagen Transporter
A-Premium®Part # APTS0316
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1985-1987 Volkswagen Transporter
4.767 Reviews
$11.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
Enter ZIP codeFree standard shipping
3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Transporter: 1985 1986 1987
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
027919501, 1257216, 175919501, 27919501, 3517501, 35175017, 49919501, TS10256, 
...View more
ConditionNew
item #1015W8AH
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Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
A-Premium®Part # APTS0204
Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
4.767 Reviews
$19.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
Enter ZIP codeFree standard shipping
3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Golf SportWagen: 2016 2017
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #10152QZP
Note
【Note-1】 For 2016-2017 e-Golf & GTI fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-2】 For 2017 Golf & Golf Alltrack & Golf R fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-3】 For 2016-2017 Golf SportWagen fits the model with Manual Air Conditioning, doesn't fit Automatic Air Conditioning.
Show less
Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen Touareg
A-Premium®Part # APTS0204
Air Temperature Sensor for 2016-2017 Volkswagen Touareg
4.767 Reviews
$19.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
Enter ZIP codeFree standard shipping
3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Touareg: 2016 2017
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Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ConditionNew
item #10152SLU
Note
【Note-1】 For 2016-2017 e-Golf & GTI fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-2】 For 2017 Golf & Golf Alltrack & Golf R fits for Inside Air Temperature Sensor, NOT Outside Air Temperature Sensor.
【Note-3】 For 2016-2017 Golf SportWagen fits the model with Manual Air Conditioning, doesn't fit Automatic Air Conditioning.
Show less
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1985-1992 Volkswagen Golf
A-Premium®Part # APTS0316
Engine Coolant Temperature Sender for 1985-1992 Volkswagen Golf
4.767 Reviews
$11.99
Low stock: Only 1 left
Enter ZIP codeFree standard shipping
3-year warranty
90 days free return
Fits Volkswagen Golf: 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
Add Trim and Engine info to ensure a guaranteed fit
Vehicle: Volkswagen
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
027919501, 1257216, 175919501, 27919501, 3517501, 35175017, 49919501, TS10256, 
...View more
ConditionNew
item #1015W8W8
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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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