1998-2018 Audi / Volkswagen Radiator Fan Sensor / Switch 1J0959481A

OEM Part #: 1J0-959-481-A (1J0959481A)

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Donor2004 Audi TT · 1.8L
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Radiator Fan Sensor / Switch 1J0959481A — Used (SKU 685668)
Genuine OEM Used SKU: 685668 Donor Vehicle: 2004 Audi TT · 1.8L 2 photos
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The Audi radiator fan sensor / switch (OEM 1J0959481A) is a used genuine part that monitors coolant temperature to control fan operation. Also known as the radiator fan switch, this component triggers the electric cooling fan when the engine reaches a set heat range. A common failure symptom is the fan failing to engage, leading to potential overheating during idle or low-speed driving. It fits a range of gas and diesel engines from 1.4L to 2.5L across Audi and Volkswagen models.

Specifications

Specifications for Radiator Fan Sensor / Switch 1J0959481A
Fits Vehicle ModelBeetle, Golf, Jetta, Phaeton, Touareg, TT
Fits Vehicle MakeAudi, Volkswagen
OEM Part No1J0-959-481-A (1J0959481A)
CategoryRadiator / Coolant

Compatible Vehicles

Fits 176 vehicle configurations across 2 makes, 1998-2018.

Check your specific vehicle before ordering. This list shows year, make, and model. Some years have multiple trims or engines that use different parts, and individual listings may have additional fitment notes (e.g. “with sunroof only”). Review the full variant list below, or message us with your VIN and we’ll confirm the match.

Audi

  • TT 2000-2006 · 33 variants

Volkswagen

  • Beetle 1998-2010 · 42 variants
  • Golf 2000-2010 · 28 variants
  • Jetta 1999-2018 · 66 variants 16 with notes
  • Phaeton 2004-2006 · 3 variants 3 with notes
  • Touareg 2004-2007 · 4 variants 2 with notes
View all 176 vehicle configurations 21 with fitment notes
Full vehicle fitment list for Radiator Fan Sensor / Switch 1J0959481A
Year Make Model Trim Engine Note
2004 Audi TT Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.0L l4 Turbo
2010 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo
2018 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.0L l4
2017 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.0L l4
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.8L V6
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.8L V6
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.8L V6
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.8L V6
1998 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2008 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.0L l4 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2001 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4
1999 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.0L l4
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.0L l4 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.0L l4 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.0L l4
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.0L l4
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.0L l4 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2002 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.8L V6
2015 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2015 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 6.0L W12 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) BAP
1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4
1998 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.0L l4
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2000 Audi TT Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2003 Audi TT Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2000 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2001 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2000 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2005 Audi TT Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2001 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2004 Audi TT Quattro Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2002 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2003 Audi TT Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2006 Audi TT Quattro Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
1999 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2001 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2006 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Audi TT Quattro Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2005 Audi TT Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2006 Audi TT Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2007 Volkswagen Touareg SUV 4.2L V8 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AXQ
2006 Audi TT Quattro Coupe 3.2L V6
2001 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.8L V6
2000 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.8L V6
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 6.0L W12 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) BAP
2005 Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 6.0L W12 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) BAP
2005 Volkswagen Touareg SUV 4.2L V8
2005 Audi TT Quattro Coupe 3.2L V6
2004 Audi TT Quattro Coupe 3.2L V6
2000 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.8L V6
2001 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.8L V6
2004 Audi TT Quattro Convertible 3.2L V6
2005 Audi TT Quattro Convertible 3.2L V6
2004 Volkswagen Touareg SUV 4.2L V8
1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.8L V6
2001 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.8L V6
2006 Volkswagen Touareg SUV 4.2L V8 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) AXQ
2006 Audi TT Quattro Convertible 3.2L V6
2002 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Audi TT Quattro Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2001 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2004 Audi TT Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Audi TT Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2001 Audi TT Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Audi TT Quattro Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2007 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Turbo
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo
2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2006 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2006 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0L l4
2007 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.5L l5
2005 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0L l4
2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0L l4
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.5L l5
1999 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.0L l4
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.5L l5
2000 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4
2001 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.0L l4
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.0L l4
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.0L l4
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.0L l4
2003 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.0L l4
2002 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0L l4
2007 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.5L l5
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.0L l4
2001 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0L l4
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.5L l5
2000 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0L l4
2005 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.8L V6
2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.8L V6
2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.8L V6
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4 For Vehicles with Engine Code(s) CKJA
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.5L l5
2000 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.0L l4
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.0L l4
2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2.0L l4
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.5L l5
2003 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 2.0L l4
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.5L l5
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.5L l5
2004 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.0L l4
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.5L l5
2001 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2002 Audi TT Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2003 Audi TT Quattro Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2001 Audi TT Quattro Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2006 Audi TT Quattro Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2001 Audi TT Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 1.8L l4 Turbo
2006 Audi TT Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2002 Audi TT Quattro Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2001 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2002 Audi TT Quattro ALMS Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Audi TT Quattro Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2000 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.8L l4 Turbo
2005 Audi TT Quattro Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.5L l5
2006 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback 2.5L l5
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2.0L l4 Diesel Turbo
2000 Audi TT Quattro Coupe 1.8L l4 Turbo
2000 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1.9L l4 Diesel Turbo
2001 Audi TT Quattro Convertible 1.8L l4 Turbo

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