Global Parts 1814311 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor for Volkswagen and Audi

Global Parts 1814311 is a direct replacement ambient air temperature sensor for a wide range of Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. It uses a 2-wire, 2-terminal design with an oval female connector and blade-style male terminals for a straightforward OE-style fit.

Use this sensor when you need accurate outside air temperature input for the climate control system and dash display. The Global Parts 1814311 is built for applications such as Volkswagen Tiguan, Golf, GTI, Passat, Jetta, and Audi A3, A4, A6, Q5, Q7, and TT models.

Key Features

• Direct replacement ambient air temperature sensor
• Part number: 1814311
• 2-wire, 2-terminal construction
• Oval female connector with blade male terminals
• Wiring harness not included
• Fits a broad range of Volkswagen and Audi applications

Detailed Description

Global Parts 1814311 is an ambient air temperature sensor designed to replace the original unit on many Volkswagen and Audi platforms. It supports outside temperature reporting used by the HVAC system and instrument cluster, helping maintain proper climate control operation and accurate temperature display. This part cross-references Standard Ignition AX178 and AX377 for the same application.

Fitment includes 2009-2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2006-2018 Volkswagen GTI, 2005-2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014-2019 Volkswagen Passat, 2002-2013 Audi A4, 2006-2018 Audi A6, and 2007-2010 Audi Q7. Additional coverage includes Volkswagen Beetle, e-Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf SportWagen, Touareg, CC, Eos, and Audi A3, A5, A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, Q3, Q5, R8, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, TT, and TT RS Quattro applications.

What It Helps Address

• Incorrect outside air temperature readings
• Blank, erratic, or inaccurate ambient temperature display
• HVAC performance issues tied to temperature input
• Faults caused by a damaged sensor connector or terminals
• Replacement needs on Volkswagen and Audi temperature sensor applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal type, and wire count before installation. This sensor uses an oval connector, 2 wires, and blade-style terminals, and it does not include a wiring harness. Compare the original part number and vehicle application before replacing the sensor on Volkswagen Tiguan, Golf, Passat, Jetta, or Audi A6 and Q7 models.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts supplies this as a direct replacement ambient air temperature sensor for OE-style service on supported Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. Part number 1814311 is built to match the listed electrical and connector specifications for the application.