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Offline Shady Pioneer

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VAG Com - Hall Sensor....?
« on: 21 April 2009, 20:52 »
Got an error about my (Hall) Sensor, dunno the code I'm afraid, something about a camshaft...doesn't sound good :(


Any ideas?
« Last Edit: 21 April 2009, 21:02 by Shady Pioneer »

Offline Shady Pioneer

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Re: VAG Com - Hall Sensor....?
« Reply #1 on: 21 April 2009, 22:16 »
Distributor cap? Or the sensor for it?

Offline Adam

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Re: VAG Com - Hall Sensor....?
« Reply #2 on: 21 April 2009, 22:24 »
Recalled the code for it -

1 Fault Found:
00515 - Camshaft Position (Hall) Sensor (G40)
16-10 - Signal Outside Specifications

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Re: VAG Com - Hall Sensor....?
« Reply #3 on: 21 April 2009, 22:25 »
Well as above, someone please put me out of my misery lol!

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Re: VAG Com - Hall Sensor....?
« Reply #4 on: 21 April 2009, 23:30 »
I think the hall sender is fitted to your Distributor.

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Re: VAG Com - Hall Sensor....?
« Reply #5 on: 21 April 2009, 23:33 »
I think the hall sender is fitted to your Distributor.

Why is it bad then? What would be causing it to come up as a fault?

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Re: VAG Com - Hall Sensor....?
« Reply #6 on: 21 April 2009, 23:37 »
I think the hall sender is fitted to your Distributor.

Why is it bad then? What would be causing it to come up as a fault?

If it has failed then it would or should show as a fault.

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Re: VAG Com - Hall Sensor....?
« Reply #7 on: 21 April 2009, 23:42 »
Guess I better get on changing the sensor, any numbers or info I need to get a replacement? Guessing it's a loom or something?

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Re: VAG Com - Hall Sensor....?
« Reply #8 on: 21 April 2009, 23:45 »
Guess I better get on changing the sensor, any numbers or info I need to get a replacement? Guessing it's a loom or something?

Not sure to be honest.

Try: http://www.vagcat.com/ its free to join and very handy.

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Re: VAG Com - Hall Sensor....?
« Reply #9 on: 22 April 2009, 09:28 »
I could be wrong but i think that code can be flagged if the dizzy isnt timed up right? Maybe?
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