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where is the coolant temp sensor on the Jetta?

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Ive looked for it 3 times already, and cant find it
the stealership says they'll charge me 2 hours of labor to do it
Im not going there
can anyone give me a detailed explanation of what to do?
(sorry, Ive asked before, but I cant find the CTS), and what tools do I need?
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Re: where is the coolant temp sensor on the Jetta? (goknicks11)

really easy. if ur looking at ur engine its to the right side. pull off both the covers and its stuck in a big rubber hose and has a clip holding it in a a wire coming off the top.
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Re: where is the coolant temp sensor on the Jetta? (goknicks11)

its really easy to change....search and you'll find a dyi on here
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Re: where is the coolant temp sensor on the Jetta? (goknicks11)

it took me about 2 minutes to change it and i didn't use any tools, just my fingers..
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Re: where is the coolant temp sensor on the Jetta? (18tboi)

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it took me about 2 minutes to change it and i didn't use any tools, just my fingers..

yup just MAKE SURE the car isnt hot!! it will hurt.
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Re: where is the coolant temp sensor on the Jetta? (TDI_Savva)

are there any pictures showing where the sensor is?

Im just scared I might mess something up
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Re: where is the coolant temp sensor on the Jetta? (goknicks11)

Look at the red circle, it is in that general area.
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Re: where is the coolant temp sensor on the Jetta? (TDI_Savva)

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yup just MAKE SURE the car isnt hot!! it will hurt.
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