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Wed 15 Sep 2004 14:17

VW Golf GTI Camshaft Position Sensor - stuartjw

Hi,

I have a VW Golf GTi 1996 and I plugged in the diagnostics computer in today to find the error message:

00515 - Camshaft Position (Hall) Sensor (G40)
16-10 - Signal Outside Specifications

Is this likely to be the sensor connected to the Distibutor or is it likely to be more serious? Also will this be the reason that the rev limit kicks in at 5,000RPM? How difficult are they to replace?

Any help is much appreciated.

Stuart

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Sat 18 Sep 2004 11:04

VW Golf GTI Camshaft Position Sensor - DL

8 valve engine, yes?

From memory, there is no Cam sensor itself but it would be contained within the distributor as you say.

Not sure if it is available as a service part mind...
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Sat 18 Sep 2004 13:29

VW Golf GTI Camshaft Position Sensor - Skodaman

I had 91 2 litre passat if it's the same engine (code 2e)
then its built into the distributor which costs about £140

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Sun 19 Sep 2004 10:35

VW Golf GTI Camshaft Position Sensor - DL

I would have thought our friends at GSF should be able to help you out on the parts - exchange dizzy?
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Sun 19 Sep 2004 13:37

VW Golf GTI Camshaft Position Sensor - Number_Cruncher

If it is the same distributor type (Bosch) as was fitted to some of the 8v OHC Vauxhalls, in many cases, a repair could be made to the thin wires from the Hall sensor to the three pin multi plug. The wires would either break or rub through the insulation.

If you find that a replacement unit is going to cost too much, it may be worth a quick look inside to check the wires.

number_cruncher

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Fri 21 Apr 2006 15:33

VW Golf GTI Camshaft Position Sensor - ucs

hey mate, i know its been a long time, but did you manage to sort the problem out?

i am in the same exact problem./

thanks alot

dean

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Fri 21 Apr 2006 20:35

VW Golf GTI Camshaft Position Sensor - Dynamic Dave

Unfortunately stuartjw hasn't been here since October 2004.

Hopefully someone else will be able to though.

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Sat 22 Apr 2006 09:44

VW Golf GTI Camshaft Position Sensor - mark25

i think your car has got a seperate camshaft position sensor, the plug for it is usually located on the side of the head, not too far from the camshaft timing belt wheel.

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