New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
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Camshaft Position Sensor: Testing and Inspection
Diagnostic Procedures
Camshaft Position Sensor, Checking
‹› Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in harness connector of Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (G40).
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Multimeter.
‹› Wiring diagram.
Test requirements
‹› The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) ( J220) fuses OK.
‹› Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
‹› All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.
‹› Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position " P" or "N".
‹› A/C switched off.
‹› Ground connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.
‹› Ignition switched OFF.
Test procedure
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Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ Preliminary Check ] See: Powertrain Management/Computers and
Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/Preliminary Check
Start diagnosis
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Remove the engine cover. Refer to the Repair Information.
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Disconnect the Camshaft Position Sensor electrical harness connector.
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Switch the ignition ON.
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Using a multimeter, Check the Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (G40) electrical harness connector terminals 1 to 3 for voltage.
Specified value: near 5.0 V
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Switch the ignition OFF.
If the specified value was Not obtained:
Checking wiring
If the manufacturers test box is being used, perform the following step.
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Install the test box.
If the manufacturers test box is not being used, perform the following step.
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Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) ( J220). Refer to the Repair Information.
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Using a multimeter, Check the Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (G40) electrical harness connector to the Motronic Engine Control Module
(ECM) electrical harness connector T121 for an open circuit.