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1999 Volkswagen Cabriolet Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Engine, Transmission.
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Asked on August 7, 2011

Speed sensors

How many speed sensors are in a volkswagen cabriolet.?
Avatar Asked by rafcha1993

Answer

Replied on August 7, 2011

Just one -Why do you asked?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on March 11, 2012

I know this is an old post, but in case someone else is reading this...

4 cyl Manual has two:

- Engine Speed Sensor or Crankshaft Position Sensor (mounted to
the right of the oil filter flange), failure of this sensor
results in the engine not running/starting

- Vehicle Speed Sensor - is the sensor in the transmission that
indicates vehicle speed, failure of this sensor results in speedometer
and odometer not working any more.

Thomas

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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Replied on March 11, 2012

CPS: The crank position sensor provides an on-off signal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) that the computer uses to monitor engine rpm,crank position and misfires

VSS: primary purpose is to monitor vehicle speed so the computer can regulate torque converter clutch lockup, up and down shifting, etc

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on March 11, 2012

The original poster has a standard transmission... hence only 2 speed sensors.

If it were an auto tranny, there would be more.

Thomas

Tiny Answered by exovcds
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