its inside throttle body
It is built into the mass air flow sensor. 1 unit.
Bad temp sensor. Bad temp sensor.
The TFT sensor ( Transmission Fluid Temp ) in inside the trans pan. small black sensor in the corner by the dip stick.
It turns off just fine in MY 03 passat.
It should be located on the housing for the air filter. You see, the job of the air intake temp. sensor is to moniter the air coming thru to the throttle body. It reads the air temp. that is flowing thru the air filter and intake sends that info to the computer so the comp. can send the proper signals to the other engine sensors to adjust air and fuel mix. etc. etc. so, check the housing where the air flows thru and look for a plug with a couple of wires attchd. that should be it.Good Luck.mrkhh
Check your ambient temperature sensor located behind the front grill. Also if you are getting false temp. readings on your dash or it is stuck at fifty degrees, then it is definitly your sensor.
try pushing the gas peddle down 3 times whle the key is turned on but the car is not running
The P3081 code on a VW 03 Passat typically indicates an issue related to the coolant temperature sensor circuit. If the sensor has been replaced twice and the code persists, the problem may lie in the wiring or connectors associated with the sensor, such as frayed wires, poor connections, or corrosion. Additionally, the engine control module (ECM) could be malfunctioning or may need a software update. It's advisable to perform a thorough inspection of the wiring and connectors to identify and resolve any underlying issues.
bank 1 sensor and bank2 located under air intake (plenum) on top valley of 03 6.0l 364 gas Chevy engine.
Sadly, They Won't. The Beetle is a 5x100 mm Bolt Pattern, the Passat is 5X112.
In a 2003 Volkswagen Passat, the side airbag crash sensor is typically located within the vehicle's side structure, often in the area of the B-pillar or beneath the front seats. It is designed to detect side impacts and deploy the side airbags accordingly. For precise location and access, it's recommended to consult the vehicle's service manual or a professional mechanic.
Most likely that the oil cooler has failed or is failing. Having mine fixed now, 03 passat.