VW Audi SEAT Skoda TDI Diesel Fuel Temperature Sensor Pipe G81 038906081B
VW Audi SEAT Skoda TDI Diesel Fuel Temperature Sensor Pipe G81 038906081B
VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA
TDI DIESEL FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR & PIPE ASSEMBLY
⚠️ FITMENT PROTECTION — PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING
The temperature sender fitted to the photographed assembly is photo-verified as 038906081B.
IMPORTANT: 038906081B identifies the fuel-temperature sender and must NOT be treated on its own as proof that the complete attached metal/rubber pipe assembly is identical across every VW, Audi, SEAT or Skoda vehicle in which this sender may appear.
Different engines and vehicles can use differently routed fuel pipes, brackets, hose lengths and end connections while using the same temperature sender.
For the lowest possible risk of ordering the wrong part, compare the complete shape shown in our photographs with the part removed from your vehicle and contact us through eBay with your 17-character VIN if you require verification.
DO NOT ORDER SOLELY BY MODEL YEAR OR A GENERIC COMPATIBILITY RESULT.
📸 Actual Item Photographs
These are photographs of the actual used assembly represented by this listing. Pay particular attention to the rigid-pipe bends, mounting brackets, hose routing, sensor connector and hose ends.
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🔎 Part Identification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part type | Diesel fuel temperature sender with associated used fuel pipe / hose assembly |
| Sensor designation | G81 Fuel Temperature Sensor |
| Number visible on sensor | 038906081B |
| Known number formatting | 038906081B / 038-906-081-B / 38906081B |
| Manufacturer markings visible | Volkswagen and Audi markings are visible on the photographed sender body |
| Vehicle system | Diesel fuel circuit / fuel-temperature measurement |
| Location | Engine compartment — exact routing varies by engine and vehicle |
| Condition | Used |
| Construction visible in photographs | Rigid metallic pipe sections, flexible fuel-resistant hose sections, moulded sensor body, protective braided sleeving, mounting brackets and spring-type hose clamps |
| Internal warehouse reference | Any handwritten rack/bin reference visible in photographs is a ThePartPilot warehouse reference only and must NOT be used for vehicle fitment. |
🌡️ What Does The G81 Fuel Temperature Sensor Do?
The G81 component measures the current temperature of the fuel and provides that information to the vehicle's engine-management system.
It is therefore more accurate to describe the component as a measuring sensor rather than a mechanical actuator. It does not directly open or close a mechanical device; its electrical signal is used as engine-management information.
⚠️ Possible Signs Worth Investigating
A suspected fuel-temperature sensor fault should be diagnosed before parts are replaced. Possible indicators can include a stored fuel-temperature-related fault code, implausible fuel-temperature live data or an engine-management warning on applications where the control strategy detects the fault.
Starting quality, running quality and performance complaints can have many unrelated causes, so those symptoms alone do not prove this component is faulty.
Where the problem is a physical pipe or hose issue rather than the electrical sensor, also inspect carefully for deterioration, damage, chafing, loose connections, damaged brackets or evidence of fuel leakage. Fuel leakage must be treated as a safety issue.
🚘 Compatibility & Fitment Verification Table
| Status | Fitment Check | What We Can Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| CONFIRMED | Visible sender number | 038906081B is clearly visible in the actual item photograph. |
| CONFIRMED | Component identification | The numbered component is a fuel-temperature sender / G81-type temperature sensor. |
| CONFIRMED | Physical assembly supplied | The exact used pipe, hoses, brackets and sensor shown in the listing photographs. |
| VIN CHECK | Exact vehicle / engine application | Must be checked against VIN and complete pipe geometry before exact fitment is guaranteed. |
| VIN CHECK | Exact model-year range | Do not infer a complete pipe assembly year range from 038906081B alone. |
| VIN CHECK | 3-door / 5-door / estate / saloon / MPV body style | Must be established from the exact donor and receiving vehicle where body/chassis configuration affects routing. |
| DO NOT ASSUME | Generic eBay compatibility | A catalogue match to the sensor number is not automatically proof that the complete photographed hose/pipe assembly has identical routing. |
✅ Buy The Correct Part First Time
Before ordering, compare your existing assembly with every visible feature in our photographs:
Sensor number • electrical connector • rigid pipe bends • pipe diameter • hose lengths • mounting brackets • mounting-hole positions • hose branches • end fittings • clips and retainers
If anything differs, do not assume it will fit simply because the vehicle make, model, year or sensor number appears similar.
If you are unsure, send your 17-character VIN through eBay Messages before purchasing. We would rather verify the part before dispatch than have you lose repair time fitting the wrong component.
⛔ Do Not Order This Assembly If...
| Check | Do Not Proceed When |
|---|---|
| Complete pipe routing | Your metal pipes or flexible hoses follow a materially different route from the photographs. |
| Mounting | Your original mounting brackets or fixing-hole positions differ. |
| Connections | The hose ends, diameters, branch points or connector design differ. |
| Part-number verification | Your VIN lookup identifies a different complete fuel-line assembly and no confirmed supersession exists. |
| Vehicle fuel type | No exact application has been confirmed for your vehicle/fuel system. |
| Catalogue-only match | You are relying only on a year/model compatibility result and have not compared the actual assembly. |
🚗 Exact Vehicle / Engine-Bay Reference
A generic vehicle photograph has deliberately NOT been used.
The number visible on the sensor does not uniquely identify the complete attached pipe assembly, so displaying an arbitrary VW, Audi, SEAT or Skoda model as the "correct vehicle" could encourage an incorrect order.
The correct reference vehicle, exact body style, engine code and installation-area photograph should only be displayed after the donor VIN or complete fuel-line assembly number has been positively identified.
This is part of ThePartPilot's fitment-first approach: accuracy is more important than creating a longer compatibility list.
⭐ Why Choose The Original Factory VAG Component?
When the exact application is matched, the original factory part preserves the connector, mounting points, pipe routing and geometry designed around that vehicle application.
Low-cost aftermarket alternatives can vary by manufacturer. Precise number, connector and physical-geometry matching is particularly important on fuel-system components.
On selected vehicle parts, buying a quality used original component can save as much as 70% compared with equivalent new-part pricing. Actual savings vary by part.
Reusing a serviceable factory component gives an existing part a second working life rather than immediately consuming resources required to manufacture another component.
🔍 Used-Part Condition
This is a used automotive component. Cosmetic marks, discolouration, oxidation/tarnishing to exposed metal, age-related surface wear and wear to protective sleeving may be present.
Please study all photographs at full size. The images form an important part of the description and show the assembly's routing and visible condition far more accurately than a generic catalogue image.
As with any used fuel-system component, hoses, clamps, sealing surfaces, connections and retaining hardware should be inspected by the installer before installation. Any seal, clamp or ancillary item found unsuitable for reuse should be renewed as required.
🔧 General Fitting Guidance
The following is a general workshop workflow only. Exact removal, installation, priming, bleeding and torque procedures depend on vehicle, VIN and engine code. Always follow the manufacturer workshop procedure for the vehicle being repaired.
🧰 Tools & Equipment You May Require
Exact socket sizes, Torx sizes, torque values and special tools cannot safely be specified until the vehicle/VIN and engine application have been confirmed.
💷 Garage Labour Cost Calculator
Because the exact vehicle and engine installation has not yet been confirmed, we will not invent a repair-time figure. Access, priming procedure and ancillary removal can change labour time significantly.
Use the table below to calculate labour cost only once your garage has told you the booked labour time.
Labour Cost = Garage Hourly Rate × Booked Labour Hours
| Garage Rate | 0.5 Hour | 1.0 Hour | 1.5 Hours | 2.0 Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £60 / hr | £30 | £60 | £90 | £120 |
| £80 / hr | £40 | £80 | £120 | £160 |
| £100 / hr | £50 | £100 | £150 | £200 |
| £120 / hr | £60 | £120 | £180 | £240 |
| £150 / hr | £75 | £150 | £225 | £300 |
Examples are mathematical labour-rate illustrations only and are NOT a quotation or an estimate of the labour time required for this specific vehicle. Parts, fluids, consumables, diagnostics and additional repairs are not included.
👨🔧 Fitting Service Available Subject To Availability
ThePartPilot may be able to provide a fitting / repair service subject to workshop capacity, confirmed vehicle fitment and the nature of the repair.
Please enquire through eBay Messages before making travel or workshop arrangements. Availability is not guaranteed until confirmed.
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🌍 UK & International Delivery
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We deliberately do not publish a fixed country list in this description because eBay destination eligibility and listing-level exclusions can change.
🏠 IMPORTANT — CHECK YOUR DELIVERY ADDRESS
Please make sure your delivery address is correct at eBay checkout before completing payment.
We cannot simply redirect an order to a different address supplied afterwards. If an address is incorrect, the appropriate eBay cancellation / reorder process may be required.
🧾 VAT / Global Accounting Information
Where this eligible used item is sold under the VAT Global Accounting / Margin Scheme, VAT is accounted for by the seller under the applicable scheme but is not shown separately on the sales invoice.
A separately itemised input-VAT amount is therefore not provided for an eligible Global Accounting sale.
↩️ Returns & Fitment Responsibility
Returns are handled according to the return settings displayed by eBay on this listing, applicable consumer law and eBay's current policies.
Please carry out all fitment checks before installation. Automotive parts that have been installed can no longer necessarily be considered to be in the same condition in which they were supplied.
Where an item is returned installed, altered, incomplete or damaged and eBay permits the seller to make a deduction, any deduction will be based on the permitted loss in value and handled within eBay's rules.
No automatic percentage restocking charge is created by this description.
The best way to avoid a return is simple: compare the photographs and send us your VIN through eBay if there is any uncertainty.
🏢 More Than 25,000 Parts In Stock
ThePartPilot holds more than 25,000 automotive parts in stock and on the shelf at any one time, covering a wide range of makes, models and vehicle systems.
📦 Carefully Prepared For Dispatch
Used automotive parts can contain delicate connectors, brackets, pipes and fittings. We aim to package components appropriately for the item being shipped and protect vulnerable areas during transit.
♻️ Support A Local Small Business & Reuse Quality Parts
Every reusable vehicle component kept in service helps extend the useful life of an existing part. Choosing suitable used parts can reduce the demand for additional manufacturing, packaging and raw materials while also helping owners keep existing vehicles economically repairable.
🌍 Reuse where appropriate. 🔧 Repair rather than replace the whole vehicle. 📦 Give serviceable components a second working life.
By purchasing from ThePartPilot you are also supporting an independent local automotive-parts business and the people involved in identifying, storing, checking, packing and dispatching thousands of reusable parts.
🚨 FINAL CHECK BEFORE CLICKING BUY
Visible sender number: 038906081B
This number alone does NOT prove that every complete fuel-pipe assembly carrying the same sender has identical routing.
Compare the complete photographs. If you are not 100% certain, send your 17-character VIN through eBay Messages before purchase so the application can be checked.
Our objective is simple: the correct part, the first time, with fewer unnecessary returns.