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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 91 (2.8L & 3.2L - GENERIC SCAN TOOL, ENGINE CODE(S): AFP, BDF, BJS [A4 PLATFORM] (28 IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEM - ST GENERIC SCAN TOOL))28 IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEMIGNITION, SERVICINGCAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR, CHECKINGNOTES
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor, checking: Notes
2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Notes
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NOTE:
Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in harness connector of sensors.
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
- The respective fuses of Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220- must be OK:
Refer to Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component Locations
- Battery voltage must be at least 11.5 volts.
- All electrical consumers such as, for example, lights and rear window defroster must be switched off.
- Parking brake must be engaged or else daylight driving lights will be switched on.
- For vehicles with automatic transmission, selector lever must be in -P-.
- Ground (GND) connections between engine and chassis must be OK.
- Ignition switched off.
Test sequence:
- Vehicles with engine code AFP. Refer to Test sequence (vehicles with engine code AFP) ,
- Vehicles with engine codes BDF and BJS. Refer to Test sequence (vehicles with engine codes BDF and BJS) .
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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.