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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003GOLF (1J1) L4-1.8L TURBO (AWW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)
Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1J1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW)SECTION Service and Repair
Camshaft Position Sensor Removing and Installing
Component Locations, Overview:
2 Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-
Connector (Black, 3-pin)
Sensor and connector contacts are gold-plated
5 Connector
6 Sensor Mounting Bolt - 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
7 Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-
8 Hood Mounting Bolt - 25 Nm (18 ft lbs)
9 Washer (Conical)
10 Hood (Hall Effect Trigger) For Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-
When installing note fixing arrangement
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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.