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    4. : Where is the speed sensor located in the Volkswagen Golf and how can it be replaced?

Volkswagen Golf - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, Golf 4, MK 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Checks and maintenance
Operation: Where is the speed sensor located in the Volkswagen Golf and how can it be replaced?

In this video, we can see where the speed sensor is located in the Volkswagen Golf MK4 and how to proceed in case we need to replace it. As shown, it is located in the left area of the engine, or to our right when looking at the car from the front. To access it and subsequently remove it, we must first remove the indicated engine support. To do this, place a jack under the gearbox, then unscrew the two indicated bolts and follow the black cable until you find the sensor. Disconnect it using a flat-tipped screwdriver and unscrew the fixing screw of the base.


Posted on 30 June 2023 by ScegliAuto



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How do you open the fuel flap of the Volkswagen Golf 5?

In order to open the fuel flap of the Volkswagen Golf 5, you need to press the appropriate button inside the passenger compartment, which is located in the rear part of the glove box on the driver's door. By pressing the button, the flap will unlock and it will then be possible to open it manually. Once the flap has been opened, the fuel tank access cap must be unscrewed. To close everything again, it will be sufficient to screw the tank cap again; subsequently, the flap must also be closed, pressing it so that it fits thanks to its locking mechanism.

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