Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2137

Fig. 22: Identifying Brake Light Switch 
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Removal & Installation 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - 01M

  

For removal and installation procedures, see DISC article in BRAKES.

Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Relay -J226- 

Location: on additional relay carrier under instrument panel, left side. Relay is marked with number 
"175" (arrow). See Fig. 23 . 

Fig. 23: Identifying Park/Neutral Position Relay 
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Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor -G38- 

Location: on top of transmission. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - 01M

  

Fig. 24: Identifying Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor 
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Removal & Installation 

1. Switch off ignition.  

2. Disconnect connector from sensor.  

3. Remove bolt and take out sensor.  

4. Replace seal.  

5. Installation is performed in the reverse order.  

6. Tighten bolt to 10 Nm (7 ft lb).  

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) -G68- 

Location: on top of transmission. When the transmission is installed the sensor is covered by the left 
transmission mount. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - 01M

  

Fig. 25: Identifying Vehicle Speed Sensor 
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Removal & Installation 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Diagnosis - 01M