Where is the thermostat located on a 1999 1/2 Jetta

1999 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
19,600 MILES
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NETTET2372
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My water light comes on randomly, the temperature needle is rising consistently the last day or two & the car needs no antifreeze! I can only imagine that the thermostat is not working properly but am unable to find it on this car.
Oct 5, 2011 at 3:26 PM
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HMAC300
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you didn't give an engine size but it looks like they are all in the same place
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Oct 5, 2011 at 4:36 PM
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BIGFOOT15
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Ow,it is behind the power steering pump & mounting bracket .Not a fun job.
Mar 20, 2012 at 8:50 PM
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EXOVCDS
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1999 old body or new body style?

If it's a VR6, it's located one the coolant flane on the side of the cylinder head.
Mar 20, 2012 at 9:01 PM
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