It is located on the battery
The 2003 VW Beetles did not use a radiator in their cars. Instead they had air cooled rear engine. Radiators were not used until 2004.
in the engine
The starter relay on a VW Jetta is located in the engine compartment fuse box. This fuse box is located on top of the battery.
on the front of the engine
The starter on a 2001 VW Passat is located on the right side of the engine's bottom. The shield has to be removed before you can reach the starter.
The 1988 VW Beetle, not sold in the U.S., has an Air Cooled engine. It has no water pump.
It will be located on the front of the engine just below the alternator/generator. The firing order will also be located here.
It is located under the grey engine cover on top of the engine. I have yet to figure out to remove it. VW ensures it is hard to remove, to protect the dealers...
5 years
It is located in the engine block on the front of the motor. Its to the right of the oil sender and under the forward motor mount.
The AC recharging port on a 1999 VW Beetle is located in the engine compartment. It is near the radiator on the passenger side of the car.