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How to Replace the Internal Temperature Sensor of the Air Conditioning System on the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Air conditioner

Let’s discover the instructions that will allow you to dismantle and replace the internal temperature sensor of the air conditioning system on the Volkswagen Golf. First, get into the cabin and locate the internal temperature sensor, which allows for automatic temperature regulation by the air conditioning; to access it, you need to remove the entire dashboard, as it is located on the inner side (next to the glove compartment). After reinstalling everything, check the correct operation of the automatic air conditioning.

Posted on 17 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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