SKP SKAX178 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

Name: SKP SKAX178 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
Brand: SKP
SKU: GQLW-SKAX178
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🚗Fitment: Audi and Volkswagen, A3, A3 Quattro, A4, A4 Quattro, A5, A5 Quattro, A6, A6 Quattro, A8 Quattro, Allroad Quattro, CC, Eos, Golf, Golf City, GTI, Jetta, Passat, Q5, Q7, R32, R8, S3, S4, S5, S6, S8, Tiguan, TT, and TT Quattro

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Ambient Air Temperature Sensor for Audi and Volkswagen

The SKP SKAX178 ambient air temperature sensor provides direct replacement coverage for a wide range of Audi and Volkswagen models. It is used to report outside air temperature data to the vehicle’s HVAC and display systems, helping maintain accurate climate control and temperature readouts.

Ambient air temperature sensor for HVAC and exterior temperature reporting
Direct-fit replacement for select Audi A3, A4, A6, Q5, TT, and Volkswagen Golf, GTI, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, and CC applications
Cross-references Standard Ignition AX178 and OE-style part number 8Z0820535
Fits broad model coverage from 2001-2017 across multiple Audi and Volkswagen platforms
Part number SKAX178 for easy ordering and catalog matching

Detailed Fitment and Function

SKP SKAX178 is an ambient air temperature sensor used on many Audi and Volkswagen vehicles to monitor outside temperature for the HVAC system and instrument display. This part number is commonly searched for Audi A6 ambient air temperature sensor replacement, Volkswagen Golf ambient temperature sensor, and Audi TT Quattro outside temperature sensor applications. It also cross-references Standard Ignition AX178 and OE number 8Z0820535 for the same application.

What This Sensor Helps Address

Incorrect outside temperature readings on the dash or climate display
HVAC temperature information that no longer matches ambient conditions
Faulty ambient air sensor signals affecting climate system operation
Replacement needs after sensor damage, corrosion, or wiring-related failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, and model against the fitment list before ordering. The sensor position is listed as N/A in the catalog data, so confirm the original mounting location on the vehicle before installation. Inspect the connector and wiring for damage during replacement to help ensure proper sensor communication.

Quality Assurance

SKP replacement parts are cataloged for direct application matching across supported Audi and Volkswagen platforms. Confirm fitment by part number SKAX178, OE reference 8Z0820535, or the vehicle application before installation.

This part fits 231 vehicles. Search below:

Year	Make	Model	Position	Notes
2017	Audi	A6	N/A
2017	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2017	Audi	S6	N/A
2017	Audi	TT Quattro	N/A
2017	Volkswagen	CC	N/A
2017	Volkswagen	Golf	N/A
2017	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2017	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2017	Volkswagen	Tiguan	N/A
2016	Audi	A6	N/A
2016	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2016	Audi	S6	N/A
2016	Audi	TT Quattro	N/A
2016	Volkswagen	CC	N/A
2016	Volkswagen	Eos	N/A
2016	Volkswagen	Golf	N/A
2016	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2016	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2016	Volkswagen	Tiguan	N/A
2015	Audi	A6	N/A
2015	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2015	Audi	Q7	N/A
2015	Audi	R8	N/A
2015	Audi	S6	N/A
2015	Audi	TT Quattro	N/A
2015	Volkswagen	CC	N/A
2015	Volkswagen	Eos	N/A
2015	Volkswagen	Golf	N/A
2015	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2015	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2015	Volkswagen	Tiguan	N/A
2014	Audi	A6	N/A
2014	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2014	Audi	A8 Quattro	N/A
2014	Audi	Q7	N/A
2014	Audi	R8	N/A
2014	Audi	S6	N/A
2014	Audi	S8	N/A
2014	Audi	TT Quattro	N/A
2014	Volkswagen	CC	N/A
2014	Volkswagen	Eos	N/A
2014	Volkswagen	Golf	N/A
2014	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2014	Volkswagen	Jetta	N/A
2014	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2014	Volkswagen	Tiguan	N/A
2013	Audi	A3	N/A
2013	Audi	A3 Quattro	N/A
2013	Audi	A4	N/A
2013	Audi	A4 Quattro	N/A
2013	Audi	A5	N/A
2013	Audi	A5 Quattro	N/A
2013	Audi	A6	N/A
2013	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2013	Audi	A8 Quattro	N/A
2013	Audi	Q7	N/A
2013	Audi	S4	N/A
2013	Audi	S5	N/A
2013	Audi	S6	N/A
2013	Audi	S8	N/A
2013	Audi	TT Quattro	N/A
2013	Volkswagen	CC	N/A
2013	Volkswagen	Eos	N/A
2013	Volkswagen	Golf	N/A
2013	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2013	Volkswagen	Jetta	N/A
2013	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2013	Volkswagen	Tiguan	N/A
2012	Audi	A3	N/A
2012	Audi	A3 Quattro	N/A
2012	Audi	A5	N/A
2012	Audi	A6	N/A
2012	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2012	Audi	A8 Quattro	N/A
2012	Audi	Q7	N/A
2012	Audi	R8	N/A
2012	Audi	S4	N/A
2012	Audi	TT Quattro	N/A
2012	Volkswagen	CC	N/A
2012	Volkswagen	Eos	N/A
2012	Volkswagen	Golf	N/A
2012	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2012	Volkswagen	Jetta	N/A
2012	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2012	Volkswagen	Tiguan	N/A
2011	Audi	A3	N/A
2011	Audi	A3 Quattro	N/A
2011	Audi	A5	N/A
2011	Audi	A6	N/A
2011	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2011	Audi	A8 Quattro	N/A
2011	Audi	Q7	N/A
2011	Audi	R8	N/A
2011	Audi	S4	N/A
2011	Audi	S6	N/A
2011	Audi	TT Quattro	N/A
2011	Volkswagen	CC	N/A
2011	Volkswagen	Eos	N/A
2011	Volkswagen	Golf	N/A
2011	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2011	Volkswagen	Jetta	N/A
2011	Volkswagen	Tiguan	N/A
2010	Audi	A3	N/A
2010	Audi	A3 Quattro	N/A
2010	Audi	A4	N/A
2010	Audi	A4 Quattro	N/A
2010	Audi	A5	N/A
2010	Audi	A5 Quattro	N/A
2010	Audi	A6	N/A
2010	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2010	Audi	A8 Quattro	N/A
2010	Audi	Q5	N/A
2010	Audi	Q7	N/A
2010	Audi	R8	N/A
2010	Audi	S3	N/A
2010	Audi	S4	N/A
2010	Audi	S5	N/A
2010	Audi	S6	N/A
2010	Audi	S8	N/A
2010	Audi	TT	N/A
2010	Audi	TT Quattro	N/A
2010	Volkswagen	CC	N/A
2010	Volkswagen	Eos	N/A
2010	Volkswagen	Golf	N/A
2010	Volkswagen	Golf City	N/A
2010	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2010	Volkswagen	Jetta	N/A
2010	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2010	Volkswagen	Tiguan	N/A
2009	Audi	A3	N/A
2009	Audi	A3 Quattro	N/A
2009	Audi	A4	N/A
2009	Audi	A4 Quattro	N/A
2009	Audi	A5	N/A
2009	Audi	A5 Quattro	N/A
2009	Audi	A6	N/A
2009	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2009	Audi	A8 Quattro	N/A
2009	Audi	Q5	N/A
2009	Audi	Q7	N/A
2009	Audi	R8	N/A
2009	Audi	S4	N/A
2009	Audi	S5	N/A
2009	Audi	S6	N/A
2009	Audi	S8	N/A
2009	Audi	TT	N/A
2009	Audi	TT Quattro	N/A
2009	Volkswagen	CC	N/A
2009	Volkswagen	Eos	N/A
2009	Volkswagen	Golf City	N/A
2009	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2009	Volkswagen	Jetta	N/A
2009	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2009	Volkswagen	Tiguan	N/A
2008	Audi	A3	N/A
2008	Audi	A3 Quattro	N/A
2008	Audi	A4	N/A
2008	Audi	A4 Quattro	N/A
2008	Audi	A5	N/A
2008	Audi	A5 Quattro	N/A
2008	Audi	A6	N/A
2008	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2008	Audi	A8 Quattro	N/A
2008	Audi	Q7	N/A
2008	Audi	R8	N/A
2008	Audi	S3	N/A
2008	Audi	S4	N/A
2008	Audi	S5	N/A
2008	Audi	S8	N/A
2008	Audi	TT	N/A
2008	Audi	TT Quattro	N/A
2008	Volkswagen	Eos	N/A
2008	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2008	Volkswagen	Jetta	N/A
2008	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2008	Volkswagen	R32	N/A
2007	Audi	A3	N/A
2007	Audi	A3 Quattro	N/A
2007	Audi	A4	N/A
2007	Audi	A4 Quattro	N/A
2007	Audi	A8 Quattro	N/A
2007	Audi	Q7	N/A
2007	Audi	S4	N/A
2007	Audi	S8	N/A
2007	Volkswagen	Eos	N/A
2007	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2007	Volkswagen	Jetta	N/A
2007	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2006	Audi	A3	N/A
2006	Audi	A3 Quattro	N/A
2006	Audi	A4	N/A
2006	Audi	A4 Quattro	N/A
2006	Audi	A8 Quattro	N/A
2006	Audi	S4	N/A
2006	Volkswagen	Golf	N/A
2006	Volkswagen	GTI	N/A
2006	Volkswagen	Jetta	N/A
2006	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2005	Audi	A4	N/A
2005	Audi	A4 Quattro	N/A
2005	Audi	A8 Quattro	N/A
2005	Audi	Allroad Quattro	N/A
2005	Audi	S4	N/A
2005	Volkswagen	Jetta	N/A	OE # 8Z0820535
2005	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2004	Audi	A4	N/A
2004	Audi	A4 Quattro	N/A
2004	Audi	A6	N/A
2004	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2004	Audi	A8 Quattro	N/A
2004	Audi	Allroad Quattro	N/A
2004	Audi	S3	N/A
2004	Audi	S4	N/A
2004	Audi	S6	N/A
2004	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2003	Audi	A4	N/A
2003	Audi	A4 Quattro	N/A
2003	Audi	A6	N/A
2003	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2003	Audi	Allroad Quattro	N/A
2003	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2002	Audi	A4	N/A
2002	Audi	A4 Quattro	N/A
2002	Audi	A6	N/A
2002	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2002	Audi	Allroad Quattro	N/A
2002	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A
2001	Audi	A6	N/A
2001	Audi	A6 Quattro	N/A
2001	Audi	Allroad Quattro	N/A
2001	Volkswagen	Passat	N/A

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

5S118738Z0 820 5358Z0820535AX178

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.