Engine bay plug

1999 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
108,000 MILES
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SETH7383873
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There’s a plug that goes into the left side and it is broken and I am wondering what is the name of that part, it is #7in the diagram.Thanks!
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Mar 21, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I believe that is the air intake temperature sensor. Take a look at the attached pic. I circled what I believe to be the part. Let me know if that is what you are seeing on the vehicle. To me, it appears to be this part.

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Joe
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Mar 21, 2020 at 9:31 PM
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SETH7383873
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Thank you so much! That was the correct part.
Mar 22, 2020 at 11:15 PM
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