Where is it located....I have one in hand and need to change it
While looking at the engine from the front, locate the transmission, come up the side of the engine and you will see a plug that is connected to a hose. that is were the temp sensor is located. remove connector and take a flat head screw driver and a pair of pliers and back out the c clip. pull the senor out and make sure you reach down in side and removed the old o ring. toss them to the side. the top of the sensor is either black or if it has been replaced before it will be green. take some of the coolant and rub it on the new o ring before installing the new one. install the new sensor, while pushing down on the sensor reinstall the c clip start the car and let it get to operating temp. shut the car down, reopen the hood and SLOWLY release the pressure in the coolant system to bleed any air in the system. and POW your done. total time of repair..about 15 minutes at the most.
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It’s located on the driver’s side of the engine on top /side of the head.. midway.. I don’t think you need to remove the engine cover to see it.. if it is the correct one it will have a dark green top.. the bad version has a black top… but they can all go out to lunch on you if old enough.
To replace.. make sure the car is cool..
You need a hood tool.. or small pair of pliers to remove the retaining clip that holds it in place.
Place a rag under and around it to catch the coolant.. you will lose less than a half a cup.. if that.
Pull the retaining clip back toward you.. try not to drop it.. (another good reason for the rag)
Wiggle the sensor.. pop it out.. and replace with the new green top one make sure you clean the area well.. and when you reinstall the new one that the c clip goes back on straight or it will leak.
Once you see the part out of the box.. you will understand how it works
Start the car.. check for leaks.. run until warm with the heater on.. top up the coolant overflow bottle with distilled water.. (if more than a half a cup.. you should mix the proper anti freeze and distilled water and then top up with that)
Good luck
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2000 vw beetle 1.8t
I have the exact same problem! A few weeks ago, a hose attached to my radiator blew and my dad fixed it for me. Now my car keeps on overheating. I took it to autozone yesterday and they told me that I needed a Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor and an Oxygen Sensor. Does anyone know where these go??? My car is a 2000 and has a 2 liter engine. Please help!
i have the same problem can anyone hellllllpppppp ....Help!!!!
I have a 2001 beetle with the same problem. Help would be greatly appreciated
I have the same problem with my 2004 Jetta GL. I just need to locate the sensor so I can replace it.
Located on lower right side (Driver Side) of RADIATOR. It screws into the radiator. Next to lower radiator hose. Wire coming from it plugs into FAN SWITCH. Sits behind driver side FOG light.
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