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Thermo Time Switch

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Temperature Sender, New.

Part Reference Number

043906163A

Availability: Usually ships in 1-3 working days (sooner if Expedited/Express shipping is chosen)

$199.95

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These are brand new units from OEM supplier VDO. They have been discontinued for years and we are thrilled to have found a small supply. This switch triggers your cold start valve, telling it to shoot some fuel into your engine when you start it in cold temperatures. There were originally a few different versions of this sender, the difference being the outside temperature threshold at which they kicked in. This is the only one still available and it kicks in at 67 degrees F. Above that temp you shouldn't need a cold start valve (hence the term "cold start"), although you may have to hold the gas pedal down and/or hold the key in the start position a bit longer if the outside temp is just slightly above that 67 degree threshold.

Fits Vehicles:

Beetle

1974-1978

Bus (Type 2)

1975-1979

Dasher

1974-1981View Fit Details

Year	Note
1974	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1975	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1976	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1977	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1978	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1979	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1980	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1981	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch

1987-1993View Fit Details

Year	Note
1987	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1988	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1989	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1990	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1991	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1992	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1993	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch

Golf

1985-1987View Fit Details

Jetta

1980-1987View Fit Details

Year	Note
1980	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1981	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1982	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1983	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1984	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1985	Water Temperature Sender, 8V, Thermo-Time Switch
1986	Water Temperature Sender, 8V, Thermo-Time Switch
1987	Water Temperature Sender, 8V, Thermo-Time Switch

Quantum

1982-1985View Fit Details

Rabbit

Hatchback: 1975-1984
Convertible: 1979-1993
Pickup: 1980-1984

Year	Note
1975	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1976	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1977	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1978	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1979	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1980	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1981	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1982	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1983	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1984	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1985	Water Temperature Sender, 84-89, Thermo-Time Switch
1986	Water Temperature Sender, 84-89, Thermo-Time Switch
1987	Water Temperature Sender, 84-89, Thermo-Time Switch
1988	Water Temperature Sender, 84-89, Thermo-Time Switch
1989	Water Temperature Sender, 84-89, Thermo-Time Switch
1990	Water Temperature Sender, 84-89, Thermo-Time Switch
1991	Water Temperature Sender, 84-89, Thermo-Time Switch
1992	Water Temperature Sender, 84-89, Thermo-Time Switch
1993	Water Temperature Sender, 84-89, Thermo-Time Switch

Scirocco

1975-1988View Fit Details

Year	Note
1975	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1976	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1977	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1978	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1979	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1980	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1981	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1982	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1983	Water Temperature Sender, Thermo-Time Switch
1984	Water Temperature Sender, 8V, Thermo-Time Switch
1985	Water Temperature Sender, 8V, Thermo-Time Switch
1986	Water Temperature Sender, 8V, Thermo-Time Switch
1987	Water Temperature Sender, 8V, Thermo-Time Switch
1988	Water Temperature Sender, 8V, Thermo-Time Switch

Super Beetle

1974-1979

Type 4 (411/412)

1974-1974

Vanagon

Air Cooled: 1980-1983
1.9 Liter: 1983-1985

*Dealer Retail Price is Suggested Retail Price (MSRP); actual dealer or retailer prices may vary. Brand is the brand name that we usually ship; however we do reserve the right to substitute brands based on availability. Country (if noted) refers to the country in which the manufacturer is based. The actual country of origin of the part may differ, as many companies now manufacture worldwide. Part Reference Number is provided for cross-reference purposes only, to indicate that our part is a suitable replacement for that part. The actual SKU number on our replacement part may differ. Not all parts on busdepot.com are Volkswagen® products. Core Deposit is refunded upon return of your old, rebuildable part in the box from the new one.

Departments

Year	Note
1982	Water Temperature Sender, 4 Cyl., 5 Cyl. 83-84, Thermo-Time Switch
1983	Water Temperature Sender, 4 Cyl., 5 Cyl. 83-84, Thermo-Time Switch
1984	Water Temperature Sender, 4 Cyl., 5 Cyl. 83-84, Thermo-Time Switch
1985	Water Temperature Sender, 4 Cyl., 5 Cyl. 83-84, Thermo-Time Switch