Error code explanation-please help

[jnielow]

Hey All,

I today borrowed a hand held vw error code reader, ran test came up with error code 513, in book stated PO507 engine speed sensor G28 signal malfunction.

Pressed the reset button,took car round block ran test again same error code appeared.Can anyone point me in the direction of what part of engine needs looking at, or what part needs replacing?

Thanks

Jason

[Sam]

Im assuming that 'engine speed sensor' relates to the sensor for the rev counter so somthing to do with that mebs?

[T_J_G]

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/Main_Page

[Sam]

http://wiki.ross-tech.com/index.php/00513

[T_J_G]

  00513 - Engine Speed Sensor (G28): No Signal
Possible Symptoms

    * Engines not starting

Possible Causes

    * Wiring from/to Engine Speed Sensor (G28) faulty
    * Engine Speed Sensor (G28) faulty

Possible Solutions

    * Check/Repair Wiring from/to Engine Speed Sensor (G28)
    * Check/Replace Engine Speed Sensor (G28)

Special Notes

    * Most 1995 and earlier Bosch ECU's will show you a DTC "00513 - Engine Speed Sensor (G28): No Signal" if you scan them when the engine is not running. This fault code goes away by itself once you start the engine. If this sensor were truly defective, the engine would not run at all! Please ignore this code.


00513 - Engine Speed Sensor (G28): Implausible Signal
Possible Causes

    * Engine Speed Sensor (G28) Rotor loose/faulty
    * Engine Speed Sensor (G28) loose

Possible Solutions

    * Check Engine Speed Sensor (G28) Rotor
    * Tighten Engine Speed Sensor (G28)

[jnielow]

cheers!


Jason