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Subject:Re: Top Dead Center sensor
From:Aristotle Sagan
Date:Wed, 14 Nov 2001 13:00:21 -0800

Someone correct meeze if I am wrong, but the Air Cooled TDC sensor mounted
in the engine flange behind the flywheel is for diagnostic porpoises only.

My 83 had one, not connected, and I was told it was only for the techs to
know when TDC occured during tuneups using one of VW's expensive diagnostic
tools. My 81 never had one.

tim obrien

>Upon breaking down my '81' engine on my newly purchased van, I discovered
>the TDC sensor to be not connected. Why? Did some leave it not connected
>accidently. Was it left that way when the aftermarket A/C was installed.
>Maybe when the aftermarket cruise control was installed.   ANY SOLUTIONS?

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