Great video! Key points: 1.You do not have to remove the plastic air vent, only remove it if you can't get your hand around. 2. Make sure you press the O-ring on good. 3. Make sure you tie a string around the C-clip, you are going to drop it several times. 4. Before you leave the store, make sure you have a C-clip, they do not come with the part. The dealership has them for about $1.80. Good luck
Another great video!! Just had this done professionally and the new o-ring was pinched during installation, causing a small leak. It's installed properly now and doesn't leak: Moral of the story: be extra careful when installing any parts with o-rings seals.... Roy Lewis Atlanta, Georgia USA
Just tried this on my 2004 3.0 V3 Audi A4. It worked great. The hardest part for me was to get the clip back on, so the thread trick was very useful. In the A4 that I have, I could get away with taking very little of the air intake away since it is a little different than the Passat shown here. Very informative video, it made all the difference. Thank you.
so lucky...needed to change out this sensor and the procedure is not covered in the Bentley (that I could find). Lo and behold, the venerable Richpin has made the video so now I have 100% confidence of what to do and not do too much. Thanks!
With the exception of a few minor differences (e.g. how connectors were secured), this almost video perfectly described how to change the sensor on my '03 GLX 2.8L. Took me about 45 minutes total, including reassembly. Excellent video.
Huge thanks! Just did this on my 02 Passat v6. I don't think that you have to remove the box and first bit of duct but I did have to remove the last piece which Rich didn't do in the video. It was much easier to remove on my 02 than Rich explained it would be on the 02 so I would recommend it...I certainly couldn't do it without removing the duct because the clip on the wiring harness is different in a bad way compared to the video.
Dude, how did you remove that duct? I removed the bolt on top and the air sensor, but I do not see the bolt he describes as being 1.5 inches down in the back and what is this tube you have to "pinch" to remove? I will keep at it, but would have been more useful with this walkthrough, because not a lot of workspace to move big hands around and everything is sticky.
Never mind dude. It was too much of a b*tch to remove, so I gave up on the duct and instead found someone with smaller hands. The two pieces of plastic from the C clip that broke off were stuck and I could not get them out, but then "small hands" suggested squirting some de-greaser. We used a tiny flat head screwdriver and the pieces popped right out, so do not forget your de-greaser and the duct is not easy to remove and I was afraid to break something else, because the tube and joint are plastic and I could not figure out how to remove it. You are better than me... :P
Thank you for this video. My 2003 Passat V6 was very difficult to start after sitting over night but once started would run fine and would restart fine during the day. I tried replacing the fuel filter and the fuel pump relay with no effect. Replacing the coolant temperature sensor fixed the problem. The car started immediately. A couple of points. I could not get the temp sensor to come out of the housing. I ended up using a small screw drive to pry it loose by putting the blade between the edge of the sensor and the housing. I also had trouble getting the new sensor in the housing and needed to use coarse steel wool and sandpaper to clean the inside of the housing. Make sure the temp sensor goes all the way down. Only this way will the clip slide on.
Excellent. Excellent. Excellent video and the most accurate of all the videos I have seen for my 2001 B VW Passat, because it is step-by-step unlike others that just jump to the sensor change. The only problem here is that this is close to impossible for me, because 1) you must have ridiculously small hands and you seem to have less cables criss-crossing. 2) The C clip broke in half as I was pulling it out with the screwdriver, so obviously damaged over time with the heat. 3) You mention the need to remove the air duct which is EXCELLENT, but you fail to show how to do so. I think this would have made the video more complete, because you have a LOT more work space without the duct, but it is truly a pain in the a$$ to remove and I still have not been able to. I am trying to find some instructions on how to remove this duct and a warning to others that it is not easy to manipulate the sensor if you had it in there for years and it is all covered in gunk and worse if the C clip breaks. :(
Never mind everyone. It was too much of a b*tch to remove, so I gave up on the duct and instead found someone with smaller hands. The two pieces of plastic from the C clip that broke off were stuck and I could not get them out, but then "small hands" suggested squirting some de-greaser. We used a tiny flat head screwdriver and the pieces popped right out, so do not forget your de-greaser and the duct is not easy to remove and I was afraid to break something else, because the tube and joint are plastic and I could not figure out how to remove it. Coolant Check light disappeared and now I am a happy camper, because I am not giving up my Passat just yet. Good Luck.
Unplug the maf , remove the 4 bolts holding it to the airbox, loosen the clamp on the air hose and remove maf , don't waste time taking the air box out it is not necessary. Use a long screw drive to remove the clip while your holding it with other hand. Its less than a 30 minute job!!
I always thought VW Passats were such elaborate mechanically, this proves it! One strange thing with these cars: the engine is longitudinal, but the transmission is transverse....!
Thanks so much for this video! I think I'm almost finished (hopefully correctly). When I put the retaining clip back on, there is a small gap between the back of it and the pipe/tube that the sensor sits into - maybe 1/8" or 3/16". I've tried to use a flat head screw drive to leverage it further - it'll push snug to the pipe but it just slips back out to where it has a gap. Should the clip be flush against the pipe?
Great tutorial this is exactly what I needed! I do have a question though. I dont want to take apart my all those pieces to determine which of the 2 sensors I need. I guess there is a 2 pin and a 4 pin for the 2.8 motor. I removed and looked under the flexible hose and saw the sensor with 4 wires going in, is it safe to assume I need the 4 pin sensor?
Glad i could help. Important Update: Jan 1 2013 there will be a new richpin channel for all future videos.Richpin06a channel will be solely for all the Saturn lovers out there.Should be a lot of fun so stay tuned. rich
@rodrigoelgu It's an information sensor for the computer that controls the gauge, turns on the cooling fan and tells the fuel injectors to richen or lean out the fuel mixture. A check engine light and trouble code will help you find out if this is bad or not, but you still need to test it first. I just replaced mine because my truck has over 130000 miles, it was cheap and right on top of the engine.
great tutorial video! what model year is that Passat? can you tell me where to find the sensor in a 1997 Passat and are the replacement instructions similar?
you don't have to take the entire airbox off. just loosen the 2 metal bands around the intake hose and just take that off. this will save you another 5 minutes.
great video. i need your help. i replaced my sensor on suday. however, after the replacement my car will not start. a half key turn will activate the lights and the car will beep and chime, but a full turn will not crank the engine! is it possible that my hand dislodged a wire/connector? is there something around the sensor that was knocked that would cause the engine not to crank? thanks in advance.
Do you need to drain radiator fluid when doing this? Seen it in another video before removing sensor. or is it safe to just work with a cold engine and not drain? I have a 98 Jetta 2.0
I found the 4 pin square temp sensor on line but it says it is for the 4wd chassis. I have a fwd 02 Passat and having issues with it not starting after the car has been driven and shut off for a little while. It has a coolant temp sensor code. I unplugged the one that is in the lower hose while the car was running and the temp gauge on the dash was still reading normal.
Rich I have 2002 vw passat wagon 3.0 v6. Same location as the 2.8L? It looks as though this question has been asked , but for other models. Please help. Thank you for your time and posting such a user friendly video!
I have a 2004 VW Beetle with a 2.0 l engine. The engine is hard to start and when it starts it idles rough at first then it revs up to a really high RPM on it's own. The radiator fans don't work and the AC compressor doesn't work. This all started suddenly. It seemed to be working OK the last time I drove it. Could all these symptoms be caused by a bad coolant temperature sensor?
I am trying to change the temperature coolant sensor on a VW Touareg V6, '04. Your videos are helpful,but I cannot locate the sensor on the Touareg. Can you help?
Rich, how do I know is the sensor and clip are fully in the duct? I replaced mine and had no problems for 2 days but my sensor still popped out and coolant leaked everywhere
@richpin06a.I have a 2000 passat (4cylinder) turbo. It runs smooth, but sometimes, it cranks, but doesn't want to start (after sitting for an hour or so). Wait about 15 minutes then it starts perfectly and runs smoothly. A few days later we start this cycle again. The scary thing is a few times the car has turned off while driving, and to make things worse the Check Engine light is not ON. Gas filter, fuses seem to be OK. I have a scanner how do I check if coolant temp sensor is culprit? Thanx.
what is the coolant temperature sensor do??? is it just for the temperature gauge or does it has to do with engine computer??? what are the sypmtoms of a bad one thanks a lot!!!
Code engine coolant temperature sensor voltage High . Is there 2 temperature sensors? Will this make my transmission shift funny in and out of overdrive ?
Hi, I have a question about the other temp sensor that would be in the front of the engine. Would this be the same exact sensor? From what I can see it looks identical just in different location; front of engine on passenger side connected to the coolant hose going back to this system. My cooling fans are running constantly after shutting the car off and all my relays and gaskets are new. From my research this seems to be what has failed. I know it isn't this sensor that you are replacing since it was replaced about 5 months ago. Any thoughts would be awesome Rich!!! I have a picture I will try to attach.
Sorry - off topic but I need to replace my spark plugs on exactly this engine 6-cylinder 2.8l 30 valve VW engine code AQD. Could you sir please give me the torque settings? Everywhere I look gives me settings ranging from 20Nm through 28Nm I naturally do not wish to damage the motor by over/undertightening the darned things.
Thanx for the video. I have a problem as soon as I start the car the needle on the dash jumps to hot automatically. Can changing this sensor solve this problem?
yes, the only thing i notice is sometimes the idle jumps around. sometimes when i come to a stop the car actually turns off because the idle goes all the way down.
The clip i removed flew off and a small piece is still in there. I trued wiggling twisting Prying i cant get the sensor to move or the connection. Mine us black is there a difference?
My 2008 Jetta 5 cylinder gasoline engine 2.5 litre has a high idle upon cold start when the ambient temperature is below 100 degrees outside. When the temperature is over 100 degrees outside, I get an intermittent P0068 Throttle Position Sensor error code, but this goes away when the temperature outside is in the 90's or lower. Could this be due to a faulty Coolant Temp Sensor? The temp gauge always shows 190 degrees when starting unless the ambient temp is under 100, then shows lower.
Hi there I have the same engine I have a problem and make me crazy my engine have normal temperature 190 f but no weak heat inside both hoses to the heater core are same hot. I like to know how I can test the water pump ????
So I did this today and after a few miles I stopped and when I started it up it drove a few hundred feet then stalled with all lights popping on and when I gas it, it'll lose power and drain. What did I do wrong?
Did you ever get this problem solved? I changed the sensor several weeks ago with apparent success. But today my Passat's side/parking lights wouldn't turn off when I turned the car off and about an hour later nothing works. No lights interior or exterior and the battery is dead and won't take a charge. I don't know why there would be such a lag in a problem occurring but I'd be curious to know how your problem was solved. Thanks.
It´s not only VW V6 engine problem. All VAG group (VW,Audi) have the same engines, with same stuff in side them. They all have semilar problems. I one audi a6 2.8 quattro and i have been having problems with ruf idealing, sticky accelerator, RPM sudden jups up to 5000 and no one has the solution to that. All that apperes in winter when its over -10 degrees. Under that it´s only ruf idealing.interesting there are now fault codes in memory. That one is the last hope for me. Changeing that sensor.
Great video! Key points: 1.You do not have to remove the plastic air vent, only remove it if you can't get your hand around. 2. Make sure you press the O-ring on good. 3. Make sure you tie a string around the C-clip, you are going to drop it several times. 4. Before you leave the store, make sure you have a C-clip, they do not come with the part. The dealership has them for about $1.80. Good luck
Another great video!!
Just had this done professionally and the new o-ring was pinched during installation, causing a small leak. It's installed properly now and doesn't leak: Moral of the story: be extra careful when installing any parts with o-rings seals....
Roy Lewis Atlanta, Georgia USA
Just tried this on my 2004 3.0 V3 Audi A4. It worked great. The hardest part for me was to get the clip back on, so the thread trick was very useful. In the A4 that I have, I could get away with taking very little of the air intake away since it is a little different than the Passat shown here. Very informative video, it made all the difference. Thank you.
Clever fella, that piece of string was a great idea, its true what they say, you learn something new every day.
so lucky...needed to change out this sensor and the procedure is not covered in the Bentley (that I could find). Lo and behold, the venerable Richpin has made the video so now I have 100% confidence of what to do and not do too much. Thanks!
@080slacker it is located in a outlet on the end of the cylinder head.To be on the safe side you can remove the negative battery cable.
@JubaSoft No,it is located in a outlet on the end of the cylinder head.I have a picture if you need it.
This engine does exist in europe, i have it in my car :) Thanks a million for he video, it was a great help :)
With the exception of a few minor differences (e.g. how connectors were secured), this almost video perfectly described how to change the sensor on my '03 GLX 2.8L. Took me about 45 minutes total, including reassembly. Excellent video.
Huge thanks! Just did this on my 02 Passat v6. I don't think that you have to remove the box and first bit of duct but I did have to remove the last piece which Rich didn't do in the video. It was much easier to remove on my 02 than Rich explained it would be on the 02 so I would recommend it...I certainly couldn't do it without removing the duct because the clip on the wiring harness is different in a bad way compared to the video.
Dude, how did you remove that duct? I removed the bolt on top and the air sensor, but I do not see the bolt he describes as being 1.5 inches down in the back and what is this tube you have to "pinch" to remove? I will keep at it, but would have been more useful with this walkthrough, because not a lot of workspace to move big hands around and everything is sticky.
Never mind dude. It was too much of a b*tch to remove, so I gave up on the duct and instead found someone with smaller hands. The two pieces of plastic from the C clip that broke off were stuck and I could not get them out, but then "small hands" suggested squirting some de-greaser. We used a tiny flat head screwdriver and the pieces popped right out, so do not forget your de-greaser and the duct is not easy to remove and I was afraid to break something else, because the tube and joint are plastic and I could not figure out how to remove it. You are better than me... :P
Thank you for this video. My 2003 Passat V6 was very difficult to start after sitting over night but once started would run fine and would restart fine during the day. I tried replacing the fuel filter and the fuel pump relay with no effect. Replacing the coolant temperature sensor fixed the problem. The car started immediately. A couple of points. I could not get the temp sensor to come out of the housing. I ended up using a small screw drive to pry it loose by putting the blade between the edge of the sensor and the housing. I also had trouble getting the new sensor in the housing and needed to use coarse steel wool and sandpaper to clean the inside of the housing. Make sure the temp sensor goes all the way down. Only this way will the clip slide on.
@rodrigoelgu It sends water temp readings to the computer.A bad one will make the engine hard to start and when it is running it can run rich.
Excellent. Excellent. Excellent video and the most accurate of all the videos I have seen for my 2001 B VW Passat, because it is step-by-step unlike others that just jump to the sensor change. The only problem here is that this is close to impossible for me, because 1) you must have ridiculously small hands and you seem to have less cables criss-crossing. 2) The C clip broke in half as I was pulling it out with the screwdriver, so obviously damaged over time with the heat. 3) You mention the need to remove the air duct which is EXCELLENT, but you fail to show how to do so. I think this would have made the video more complete, because you have a LOT more work space without the duct, but it is truly a pain in the a$$ to remove and I still have not been able to. I am trying to find some instructions on how to remove this duct and a warning to others that it is not easy to manipulate the sensor if you had it in there for years and it is all covered in gunk and worse if the C clip breaks. :(
Never mind everyone. It was too much of a b*tch to remove, so I gave up on the duct and instead found someone with smaller hands. The two pieces of plastic from the C clip that broke off were stuck and I could not get them out, but then "small hands" suggested squirting some de-greaser. We used a tiny flat head screwdriver and the pieces popped right out, so do not forget your de-greaser and the duct is not easy to remove and I was afraid to break something else, because the tube and joint are plastic and I could not figure out how to remove it. Coolant Check light disappeared and now I am a happy camper, because I am not giving up my Passat just yet. Good Luck.
Very nice video. Clear and easy to follow. Thanks.
Do you have any lights around the dash that seem be on or off and they should or should not be lit.
@dnalloh1987 On the left side end of the cylinder head there is a plastic housing can't miss it.
If you scanner can read live data you want to look at the temp reading.Check it in the morning when it is cold it should be close to the outside temp.
@capcrnch13 Run rich is when the engine is using more fuel than it should.
@mercanto I have not seen a jetta VR6 but i bet the cts is in the same location.
Unplug the maf , remove the 4 bolts holding it to the airbox, loosen the clamp on the air hose and remove maf , don't waste time taking the air box out it is not necessary. Use a long screw drive to remove the clip while your holding it with other hand. Its less than a 30 minute job!!
I always thought VW Passats were such elaborate mechanically, this proves it! One strange thing with these cars: the engine is longitudinal, but the transmission is transverse....!
I am not sure how or if you can check the flow rate of a water pump.
0n 3.2L engines, the sensor is located on the thermostat housing coolant pipe assembly.
Very informative. Thank you so much. Dealer wants 2 hours labour + tax + the part = about $300.00
I think I can do this myself and save some coin.
Pinballpete007 where did you buy the part
I would start by checking the start wire at the starter to see if it has voltage when the key is turned to the start position.
Thanks so much for this video!
I think I'm almost finished (hopefully correctly). When I put the retaining clip back on, there is a small gap between the back of it and the pipe/tube that the sensor sits into - maybe 1/8" or 3/16". I've tried to use a flat head screw drive to leverage it further - it'll push snug to the pipe but it just slips back out to where it has a gap.
Should the clip be flush against the pipe?
Great tutorial this is exactly what I needed! I do have a question though. I dont want to take apart my all those pieces to determine which of the 2 sensors I need. I guess there is a 2 pin and a 4 pin for the 2.8 motor.
I removed and looked under the flexible hose and saw the sensor with 4 wires going in, is it safe to assume I need the 4 pin sensor?
Glad i could help.
Important Update: Jan 1 2013 there will be a new richpin channel for all future videos.Richpin06a channel will be solely for all the Saturn lovers out there.Should be a lot of fun so stay tuned.
rich
Yes i believe so.
What is your gas millage like.
Thank you for the vid, you might want to let folks know that they also now know how to change the part on a Audi a4 2.8 Quattro...
Thank you i will put it in the tag lines.
@rodrigoelgu It's an information sensor for the computer that controls the gauge, turns on the cooling fan and tells the fuel injectors to richen or lean out the fuel mixture. A check engine light and trouble code will help you find out if this is bad or not, but you still need to test it first. I just replaced mine because my truck has over 130000 miles, it was cheap and right on top of the engine.
New stuff i agree but i love my little 1956 beetle.
I like the Model A better
great tutorial video! what model year is that Passat? can you tell me where to find the sensor in a 1997 Passat and are the replacement instructions similar?
you don't have to take the entire airbox off. just loosen the 2 metal bands around the intake hose and just take that off. this will save you another 5 minutes.
Yes if you do not mind taking that tube off it is the way to go.
Thank you! I would consider it "low." Should be higher. I will get this changed out.
Great video. Can you please do a video on changing/replacing spark plug, ignition coil and spark plug wires on this same engine
great video. i need your help. i replaced my sensor on suday. however, after the replacement my car will not start. a half key turn will activate the lights and the car will beep and chime, but a full turn will not crank the engine! is it possible that my hand dislodged a wire/connector? is there something around the sensor that was knocked that would cause the engine not to crank? thanks in advance.
I have a 2001 Jetta VR6. My engine with the cover looks different than the one you show. Is it the same engine, and is the CTS in the same location?
Do you need to drain radiator fluid when doing this? Seen it in another video before removing sensor. or is it safe to just work with a cold engine and not drain? I have a 98 Jetta 2.0
No it is in a different location.
I found the 4 pin square temp sensor on line but it says it is for the 4wd chassis. I have a fwd 02 Passat and having issues with it not starting after the car has been driven and shut off for a little while. It has a coolant temp sensor code. I unplugged the one that is in the lower hose while the car was running and the temp gauge on the dash was still reading normal.
awesome! now I know how to take the air box off.
I have a Jetta 2002 TDI. Is this sensor located at the same place as this Passat? Great vid! Thanks! ;D
Rich I have 2002 vw passat wagon 3.0 v6. Same location as the 2.8L? It looks as though this question has been asked , but for other models. Please help. Thank you for your time and posting such a user friendly video!
I have the same model, do you have a video on how to change the coolant. If not can u please tell how to drain it out
Interesting.
If you are getting low gas millage that could be a symptom of a bad coolant temp sensor.
I have a 2004 VW Beetle with a 2.0 l engine. The engine is hard to start and when it starts it idles rough at first then it revs up to a really high RPM on it's own. The radiator fans don't work and the AC compressor doesn't work. This all started suddenly. It seemed to be working OK the last time I drove it. Could all these symptoms be caused by a bad coolant temperature sensor?
Should I disconnect the car battery before attempting this?
I am trying to change the temperature coolant sensor on a VW Touareg V6, '04. Your videos are helpful,but I cannot locate the sensor on the Touareg. Can you help?
Great video!!!
Rich, how do I know is the sensor and clip are fully in the duct? I replaced mine and had no problems for 2 days but my sensor still popped out and coolant leaked everywhere
I believe i used a mechanics mirror to make sure everything was in place.
@richpin06a.I have a 2000 passat (4cylinder) turbo. It runs smooth, but sometimes, it cranks, but doesn't want to start (after sitting for an hour or so). Wait about 15 minutes then it starts perfectly and runs smoothly. A few days later we start this cycle again. The scary thing is a few times the car has turned off while driving, and to make things worse the Check Engine light is not ON. Gas filter, fuses seem to be OK. I have a scanner how do I check if coolant temp sensor is culprit? Thanx.
Thanks for the video.
what is the coolant temperature sensor do??? is it just for the temperature gauge or does it has to do with engine computer??? what are the sypmtoms of a bad one thanks a lot!!!
Code engine coolant temperature sensor voltage High . Is there 2 temperature sensors? Will this make my transmission shift funny in and out of overdrive ?
Hi, I have a question about the other temp sensor that would be in the front of the engine. Would this be the same exact sensor? From what I can see it looks identical just in different location; front of engine on passenger side connected to the coolant hose going back to this system. My cooling fans are running constantly after shutting the car off and all my relays and gaskets are new. From my research this seems to be what has failed. I know it isn't this sensor that you are replacing since it was replaced about 5 months ago. Any thoughts would be awesome Rich!!! I have a picture I will try to attach.
+Mike Crane I would like to see the picture.
Is the temp sensor in the same location for a B5 Passat with the 1.8T engine?
Great Video : ) Thanks
Sorry - off topic but I need to replace my spark plugs on exactly this engine 6-cylinder 2.8l 30 valve VW engine code AQD. Could you sir please give me the torque settings? Everywhere I look gives me settings ranging from 20Nm through 28Nm I naturally do not wish to damage the motor by over/undertightening the darned things.
Thanx for the video. I have a problem as soon as I start the car the needle on the dash jumps to hot automatically. Can changing this sensor solve this problem?
Is the car running normally.
yes, the only thing i notice is sometimes the idle jumps around. sometimes when i come to a stop the car actually turns off because the idle goes all the way down.
Alex T That would probably point to the coolant sensor being ok.Looking at the live data from the computer would confirm this.
I replaced on a cold engine and did not drain.
The clip i removed flew off and a small piece is still in there. I trued wiggling twisting Prying i cant get the sensor to move or the connection. Mine us black is there a difference?
It is possible that the o ring is to thick.
My 2008 Jetta 5 cylinder gasoline engine 2.5 litre has a high idle upon cold start when the ambient temperature is below 100 degrees outside. When the temperature is over 100 degrees outside, I get an intermittent P0068 Throttle Position Sensor error code, but this goes away when the temperature outside is in the 90's or lower. Could this be due to a faulty Coolant Temp Sensor? The temp gauge always shows 190 degrees when starting unless the ambient temp is under 100, then shows lower.
Hi there I have the same engine I have a problem and make me crazy my engine have normal temperature 190 f but no weak heat inside both hoses to the heater core are same hot. I like to know how I can test the water pump ????
Does a 2007 2.0T Passat have the same location/arrangement for the coolant temp sensor?
Kamran Chaudhry Being a four cylinder it is in a different location
I have 2005 Passat 2.8L 4Motion with Fault codes PO491 & 492 . Do you have video for diagnosing system? Thanks
Rick
+Rick Leonard I do not at this time.
Thanks anyway
I replaced this piece and i still have the code and the temp gauge doesnt come up fully to where it should be. any idea what to check?
great tip thanks
Rich any thoughts?
02 Passat 4.0 W8 cooling fan runs all the time ?? temp sensor ? where is it located
It is different for the 1.8L
It does sound like you have the four pin sensor.
Thanks my friend!.
No polo's in the U.S.A.
I'll do that, and let you what happened.Thank you very much.
thanks looks so hard wish you could do it for me
It is a 99 so a 97 should be similar.
Mesure directe du flux d'air massique référence
LOVE your accent😁
@richpin06a what is "run rich"?
Sorry i do not have any info on that car.
So I did this today and after a few miles I stopped and when I started it up it drove a few hundred feet then stalled with all lights popping on and when I gas it, it'll lose power and drain. What did I do wrong?
@richpino6a
Did you ever get this problem solved? I changed the sensor several weeks ago with apparent success. But today my Passat's side/parking lights wouldn't turn off when I turned the car off and about an hour later nothing works. No lights interior or exterior and the battery is dead and won't take a charge. I don't know why there would be such a lag in a problem occurring but I'd be curious to know how your problem was solved. Thanks.
Omg he sounds like Peter Griffin👏
where is it on a 1.4 tdi 3 cyl engine, engine code amf, any ideas?
What's a lodge hose?
hey i just got a vw polo 2003, anyone know where the coolant sensor is located?
does a 99 beetle work the same way?
The new beetle is different.
ok thank you
@rlewis1946 My new moral is i don't work on volkswagens anymore unless someone has a gun to my head......haha
I'll get mi hand in matey ...dont you worry about that!
Are polos called golfs in the US? What are golfs called?
@richpin06a I found it! Thanks again!
It´s not only VW V6 engine problem. All VAG group (VW,Audi) have the same engines, with same stuff in side them. They all have semilar problems. I one audi a6 2.8 quattro and i have been having problems with ruf idealing, sticky accelerator, RPM sudden jups up to 5000 and no one has the solution to that. All that apperes in winter when its over -10 degrees. Under that it´s only ruf idealing.interesting there are now fault codes in memory. That one is the last hope for me. Changeing that sensor.
@nobodyisname Makes sense to me.
i like passets :D
If that goes bad would it not start
Can't it be accessed through the wheelwell
Wow, that's a lot of work to get out one sensor. If this were my car, I'd be tempted to leave the undercover off the engine.