[pbonaccorsi]

Problem
Very similar problem with solution

Now, I'm wondering if anybody on here as actually changed [or seen] their own speed sensor? and if so, is this what it looks like? And does anybody have any experience with these sensors failing? Or know a way that I can test if this is the problem before I vagcom?

I hope this thread isn't considered spam or anything...but my car stalled on me for the 3rd time today, and I'm really in a rush to get this fixed due to my busy schedule between work and college. I plan on getting it diagnosed by a guy on vortex real soon, I just hoped to get some help from MFG.

 

[07GTIMYFAST]

usually the speed sensor is on the output shaft of the transmission case. not sure where exactly on your car but thats the norm

 

[pbonaccorsi]

Found this DIY

According to the description, it sounds like you're right about the placement.

Though I'm still wondering if anybody here has needed to replace their own? and for what reason? I'll post more once I get the vagcom diagnostics.

 

[07GTIMYFAST]

yea thats your best bet is to get it scanned and it should tell you if it's bad

 

[pbonaccorsi]

Error Code: P0322 Ignition Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal

I'm assuming this is what I need, because the DIY has the same part number

I've never understood why ECS has different brands of the same product at different prices...it always makes me feel bad for choosing the cheapest one

 

[07GTIMYFAST]

that says engine speed sensor, I would be looking more toward the "tach" sensor or whatever reads the engine speed in these cars. speed sensor is for the vehicle speed not engine speed. But it could just be a wording thing

 

[pbonaccorsi]

I'm guessing it's the wording. the OEM part is called the Impulse Sender and that's what the error code calls it...? That's the same P/N as the speed sensor.

 

[SiMuL]

That sounds like the RPM/engine speed sensor and not the car's speed sensor. Impulse makes me think of the spark splug electric impulses, which would give you the RPMs.

 

[volcano]

you need a crank sensor

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_IV--1.8T/Engine/Electrical/Senders_-_Sensors/ES252763/

 

[SunZhine337]

Also refered to as the "Hall Sensor"

 

[volcano]

Also refered to as the "Hall Sensor"

hall sensor is the cam sensor

 

[SunZhine337]

hall sensor is the cam sensor

Well what is the exact issue he's experiencing? The cam sensor is more for the vlavetrain and keeping the engine breathing for the amount of RPM it's throwing(hard idle, jumpy acceleration, etc...)
The crank sensor is more for keeping things pumping in sync.

 

[pbonaccorsi]

I am gonna trust Volcano's moxie ;D

I'll post how everything turns out once I get everything in the mail and in my car.

 

[volcano]

make sure its the crank sensor tho

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/16706/P0322/000802

did you check for resistance?

if you need help with that pm

wont be able to help until tonight tho

but if the code says impulse sensor, the sensor i posted is the crank/impulses sensor

check the ecs description in the like i posted

 

[pbonaccorsi]

Error Code: P0322 Ignition Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal

I'm assuming this is what I need, because the DIY has the same part number

Did you read this volcano? The DIY explains exactly what the same symptoms of the Ross-Tech link that you posted. although i don't know how to "check for resistance". I guess I'm gonna PM you about that.....?

 

[xcrazydx]

Did you read this volcano? The DIY explains exactly what the same symptoms of the Ross-Tech link that you posted. although i don't know how to "check for resistance". I guess I'm gonna PM you about that.....?

Multimeter

 

[pbonaccorsi]

Multimeter

is that really necessary? error codes and websites all point in my direction...

 

[volcano]

imean its probably is bad but im just saying its better to be sure you need it then buy a expensive part and still have the problem

i pm'd u my number text me and ill get you the specs so you can test the sensor

 

[SunZhine337]

Sounds kinda like the issue I experience sometimes. I think I'm going to replace ALL of my engine's sensors at once and see how it runs.

 

[volcano]

Sounds kinda like the issue I experience sometimes. I think I'm going to replace ALL of my engine's sensors at once and see how it runs.

thats a lot of money