Sounds like the coil for an aftermarket cruise control.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Michael Ramer
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 2:55 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Automatic trans- what's this part for?

After recently installing an auto trans into my Vanagon, I overlooked a
sensor(?) or coil which appears to mount to the top of the trans. I took
pictures before the work started, but neither these nor the Bentley is
much
help. The device is cylindrical in shape with a ~6x30mm nut and bolt
through
it, and it is attached to another bracket. There are two wires arranged
in a
twisted-pair (black/blue). They feed to the front of the van, possibly
to
the instrument cluster? Need some help here. Where on the trans does it
mount exactly? What is it called and what is it's function?

TIA, Mike