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maurizio
11-30-2010, 08:43 PM
Guys,
can someone please tell me which is the Vehicle Speed Sensor? Im trying to trouble shoot my sometimes dead speedometer and lack of mileage counter. I know it is not the Engine speed sensor by the oil filter.
Correct me if im wrong but it is either:
- a dedicated sensor for this elsewhere
- a combination of all 4 abs sensors
- the connection on the tranny right by the post 02 cat sensor. (passenger side)

Im also getting a bunch of ABS communication issues, along with ESP +ABS + BRAKE(flashing) + 3 beeps. (please dont tell me a new ABS module im gonna flip[evilsmile])
I also want to confirm they are all related and that most likely this is only one problem.
Many thanks

16885 - Vehicle Speed Sensor: Implausible signal
P0501 - 004 No Signal / Communication[wrench]

seanj130
11-30-2010, 09:47 PM
The Vehicle speed sensor on the B5 1.8A4 quattro manual is on the driver side above the CV shaft coming out of the transmission. I don't think that is much help.

Best regards,
Sean.

maurizio
12-01-2010, 05:52 AM
thanks shawn, i think this is the engine speed sensor you are referring to, which is this one: http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page=webcontent/pages/enginespeedsensor.html&category=5

Can you someone tell me where the VSS sensor is located?

vortexjunkie
12-01-2010, 06:27 AM
I replied to your pm