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Volkswagen Golf - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 4, Golf IV, MK 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Coolant temperature sensor
Operation: How to replace the coolant temperature sensor of the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI.

Let's briefly see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the coolant temperature sensor of the Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI. First of all, we open the car's engine hood and start removing the upper plastic cover of the engine. Then, we locate the temperature sensor, which is found at the bottom of the engine compartment, disconnecting its electrical connector first, as shown in the video. At this point, we unscrew the temperature sensor to remove it and replace it with the new one, as well as with the original one. Then, we reassemble everything!


Posted on 22 August 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Replace the steering angle sensor on the Volkswagen Golf 5

When the steering angle sensor malfunction warning light comes on, it may need to be replaced as follows: first remove the steering wheel and the lower steering wheel guard by removing the three fixing screws. The steering sensor is located just below the steering column. To release it you need to have a small screwdriver and insert it into the hole on the front, push the screwdriver all the way down until the clips at the bottom are released. Next, pull down on the back of the card containing the sensor and disengage it from the steering column. At that point take the new card and reposition it, after which proceed backwards to reassemble the various components.

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