Coolant Temperature Sensor for 1985-1988 Volkswagen Jetta & More - Bosch 0280130040

Bosch 0280130040 coolant temperature sensor for the 1985-1988 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles reads coolant temperature and reports it to the engine control unit. This engine coolant temperature sensor helps the unit adjust fuel delivery, ignition timing and cooling system operation.

• Fast response time and precise readings as engine load changes
• Accurate readings support engine warm-up, fuel efficiency and lower emissions
• Corrosion-resistant materials and sealing withstand heat, vibration and coolant exposure
• Coolant temperature data helps the engine control unit guard against overheating

Quick facts

• Part: Bosch 0280130040 coolant temperature sensor
• Also called: engine coolant temperature sensor
• Fits: 1985-1988 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles
• Material: Metal - Plastic
• Condition: New

A stuck thermostat, damaged wiring or a low coolant level can be behind hard starting, poor fuel economy or a temperature gauge that reads wrong, just as a worn sensor can. Find the cause before you buy a sensor.

Fits

The 1985-1988 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 1985-1989 Volkswagen Golf 4-cylinder 1.8L and the 1990-1992 Golf 4-cylinder 2.0L take this sensor, and it fits more Volkswagen and Audi models beyond them. Used as a VW Passat coolant temperature sensor, it covers the 1990-1993 Volkswagen Passat 4-cylinder 2.0L. The 1985-1988 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L takes one. Bosch makes the sensor to OE specifications. If your car is not named here, find your year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.

Specifications

• Quantity per vehicle: 1
• Mounting type: Threaded
• Material: Metal - Plastic
• Condition: New

Interchange: 026906161