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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSTRANSMISSION VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS), CHECKING
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), Checking
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), Checking
Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), checking
Recommended special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1526 multimeter or V.A.G 1715 multimeter
- V.A.G 1594 connector test kit
- Wiring diagram
Test requirements
- Selector lever must be in -P- position.
- Ground (GND) connections to transmission must be OK.
- Ignition switched off.
Checking wiring
- Connect test box to control module wiring harness.
- Disconnect connector from Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G38-.
- Check wires between test box and 2-pin connector to Transmission Control Module (TCM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.
Terminal 1 + socket 21
Terminal 2 + socket 66
Wire resistance: max. 1.5 ohms
- Check wires for short circuit to each other, to vehicle Ground (GND) and to B+
Specified value: infinite ohms
If no malfunctions are found in wires:
- Replace Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G38-.
- Erase DTC memory of Transmission Control Module (TCM).
- Generate readiness code.
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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.