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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999GOLF (1J1) L4-2.0L (AEG)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-2.0L (AEG)
Ignition System: Service and Repair
1999 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-2.0L (AEG)SECTION Service and Repair
Ignition System Components, Removing and Installing
NOTE: Engine Control Module (ECM) with connectors. Refer to item -4- Locations
Ignition System Components:
1 - 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
2 - Ignition wire
- 4-8 Kohms
- With suppression connector and spark plug connector
- Only remove and install spark plug connector using tool T10029
3 - Spark plug
- 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
- Remove and install using 3122B spark plug removal tool
- Spark plug type and electrode gap. Specifications
4 - 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
- Tightening torque influences function of knock sensor
5 - Knock Sensor (KS) 2 -G66-*
- Sensor and harness connector terminals are gold plated
- Checking. Testing and Inspection
- Installation location. Locations
6 - Harness connector
- Brown, 2-pin
- For Knock Sensor (KS) 2 - G66-
- Sensor and harness connector terminals are gold plated
7 - Knock Sensor (KS) 1 -G61-*
- Sensor and harness connector terminals are gold plated
- Checking. Testing and Inspection
- Installation location. Locations
8 - Harness connector
- Black, 2-pin
- For Knock
- Sensor (KS) 1 -G61-
- Sensor and connector terminals are gold plated
9 - Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40-*
- Checking. Testing and Inspection
- Installation location engine compartment overview. Locations
10 - Harness connector
- Black, 3-pin
- For Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40-
11 - Harness connector
- Black, 4 pin
- For ignition coil -N- and ignition coil 2 -N128-
12 - Ignition coil -N- and ignition coil 2 -N128-
- With power output stage -N122-
- Checking. Testing and Inspection
- Installation location. Locations
Marked for ignition wires:
- A = cylinder 1
- B = cylinder 3
- C = cylinder 2
- D = cylinder 4
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.