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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2000GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVEHICLE SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
2000 Volkswagen GTI (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWD)SECTION Service and Repair
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68-
Removing and Installing VSS -G68-
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items
- Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
- Switch ignition off and disconnect battery ground strap.
- Remove battery.
- Remove air cleaner.
- Install support bar 10-222 A with legs 10-222 A/1 (adapter 10-222 N3 for 6-cyl. engine) and support engine/transmission in position.
- Remove bracket for power steering pressure hose.
- When transmission has been securely supported, remove bolts for transmission carrier (arrows).
- Remove pendulum support (arrows).
- Lower transmission approx. 60 mm (2.4 in.) -a-.
- Disconnect black connector from sensor.
- Remove bolt and take sensor -1- out.
- Replace seal.
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
- Tighten bolt to 10 Nm (7 ft lb).
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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.