So I went out and bought a scan tool, which revealed code P0322, which somehow relates to the engine speed sensor. Now, I noticed in the [crappy] bentley manual that I borrowed from a friend that the engine speed (crank) sensor is only mentioned in the fuel injection section, but no matter. I checked (what I believe to be) the engine speed sensor as per the manual and saw infinate resistance accross all three wires (one of the combinations, between terminals 2 and 3, should read between 480 and 1000 ohms). So, my first question.... Is this picture accurately showing the "engine speed sensor" connector?

And if so, I believe the connection cable routes to this sensor, which is sort of located to the lower right of the oil filter (as vied from in front of the car looking at the engine):

And final question, is that if this indeed IS the engine speed sensor, and it is indeed preventing the car from starting (as the manual/scantool suggests it would), does anybody have the VW part number so that I may avoid a whole bunch of headaches at the VW dealer?

I would appreciate any help.... My girlfriend is growing tired of a 1+ hour commute in my somewhat uncomfortable impreza, and I'm getting sick of driving my dodge ram to work....

Once again, just to clarify.... 1999 Jetta IV, auto, 2.0 AEG.

Thanks a bunch.

Modified by LUME at 1:20 AM 10-6-2006

Modified by LUME at 1:20 AM 10-6-2006

BTW the engine will not run, or stop running if this sensor goes bad.

Modified by randallhb at 8:19 PM 10-5-2006

--Roy

I have replaced the following:
Coil, rotor, cap, wires, plugs, IAF sonsor, both coolant temp sensors, air filter. I just looked a the codes and the P0322 was one of many along with a P725 (speed sensor) and a P1580 (idle speed contrl).
I had been disconnecting the temp sensors so there were a few of those in there as well.
I actually have the crank sensor and will slap it in tomorrow regardless. I am just nervous as this car has stranded me (1 hr at a time while it cools) too many time and I am about done.

Did this crank sensor fix yor problem? anything you can think of

Thanks,
Mike

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Quote, originally posted by Mussen »

I have a CEL with Code P0322. I also have Warm Starting issue. Some times the car wont start after a drive. If i let is sit for a few minutes it Tends to Restart. As of now the issue is still intermittent. The price of the sensor on Worldimpex is $52.00. any one think i maybe able to take it out and just clean it? If not does any one know some where cheaper to get one? I know 52$ is not much, but Im a pretty broke college student. To bad there arent any VW Salvage yards around here....

Screw it.....I guess my credit card takes another hit....