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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 57 (2.0L IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEM - ABA (A3 PLATFORM))IGNITION SYSTEM, SERVICINGIGNITION SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard
Ignition system components, removing and installing
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Ignition system components, removing and installing
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NOTE:
The following list refers to items in Fig 1.
- - Ground strap
- - 10 Nm
- - Ignition coil -N152-
- Fitting location. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS OVERVIEW , engine compartment overview
- With power output stage - N157-
- Checking. See IGNITION COIL AND POWER OUTPUT STAGE, CHECKING
- - Connector
- Black, 3-pin
- - H.T. cable
- Resistance 4.8 to 7.2 kΩ
- With suppression connector and spark plug connector
- - Rotating latch
- - H.T. cable
- Resistance 4.8 to 7.2 kΩ
- With suppression connector and spark plug connector
- Use 3277 when pulling off and pressing on
- - Knock sensor 1 -G61-*
- Fitting location. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS OVERVIEW , engine compartment overview
- Checking. See KNOCK SENSOR, CHECKING
- Sensor and connector contacts are gold -plated
- - 3-pin connector
- Contacts gold plated
- Blue
- - 20 Nm
- Tightening torque influences the function of the knock sensor
- - Spark plug, 30 Nm
- Remove and install with spark plug spanner 3122B
- Type and electrode gap. See TECHNICAL DATA, SPARK PLUGS
- - 25 Nm
- - Clamp
- - O-ring
- Replace if damaged
- - Distributor with Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor -G40- *
- Installing. See DISTRIBUTOR, INSTALLING
- Checking Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor. See CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR, CHECKING
- - Dust cap
- - Rotor arm
- Marking: R1
- 0.6 to 1.4 kΩ
- - Distributor cap
- Check for cracks and signs of tracking
- Check contact wear
- Clean before fitting Check carbon brush for wear and freedom of movement
- - Screening cap
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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.