Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Type VIN Range From VIN Range To New Beetle 1998 > 1999 All 4-Speed Automatic (01M) All All Condition 01 07 17 Jan. 29, 2007, 2002393, Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 01 number 99-10 dated June 1, 1999 due to inclusion into ElsaWeb and updated content. Customer States MIL ON, DTC 00281 Road Speed Sender -G68- Stored in TCM DTC Memory The Malfunction Indicator Light is illuminated and DTC 00281 Road Speed Sender -G68- is stored in Transmission Control Module (TCM) DTC memory. No obvious fault has been found with Road Speed Sender - G68-. Tip: The Road Speed Sender -G68- will not effect the vehicle speedometer or cruise control operations. Tip: If DTC 00297 Gearbox Speed Sender -G38- is stored in TCM memory, also install -G38- overlay harness as outlined in Technical Bulletin instance 2002394 (Customer States MIL ON, DTC 00297 Gearbox Speed Sender - G38- Stored in TCM DTC Memory). Technical Background Not Applicable. Production Solution Not Applicable. Service Install -G68- overlay harness Part No: 1C0971661A as follows: Engine compartment harness covers, removing Obtain radio code and preset radio stations. Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap. Page 1 of 6
Remove battery and battery tray (see Repair Manual Group 27). Remove air cleaner housing (see Repair Manual Group 24). Remove engine wiring harness covers. Road Speed Sender -G68-, replacing and removing existing connector Locate Road Speed Sender -G68- and replace. Cut connector and wires from main harness (near taped section of harness). Plenum covers, removing Remove inner plenum panel covers as follows: Pull center cover -1- forward out of latch and remove from instrument panel (arrow). Page 2 of 6
Remove screws -1-. Lift left plenum panel cover -1- and remove from clips at front and rear edge. Pull cover -1- toward center of vehicle and out of retainer in A-pillar to remove. Lift right plenum panel cover -2- and remove from clips at front and rear edge. Pull cover -2- toward center of vehicle and out of retainer in A-pillar to remove. Remove mounting bolts from left closeout panel -3- and right closeout panel -4- and pull panels upward out of plenum to remove. Remove both A-pillar trim pieces. Remove screws -6- to allow removal of center defroster duct -5- and end pieces -7-. Remove boot from defroster duct to center air distribution duct -arrow-. Remove center defroster duct. Page 3 of 6
The TCM is located in the plenum chamber center right. Inspect TCM ground (GND) connection (must not be loose or corroded and terminal must be crimped on wire correctly). Overlay harness, installing Connect overlay harness to Road Speed Sender -G68-. Route overlay harness along existing harness to plenum opening. White dotted line indicates general routing. Lightly pull on engine/ transmission harness -arrow- at plenum to loosen harness plenum grommet. Route overlay harness along side of grommet into plenum area. Route overlay harness in plenum along existing harness to Transmission Control Module (TCM) connector. Page 4 of 6
Disconnect multi-pin connector from TCM. Cut tie wrap at end of connector and remove cover from connector by depressing tab with small screwdriver while pushing cover in direction of -arrow-. Obtain appropriate pin removal tool from VAS 1978 wire harness repair kit. Locate cavity 65 of TCM connector (yellow wire) and remove terminal. Insert the yellow wire of overlay harness into cavity 65. Locate cavity 20 of TCM connector (white wire) and remove terminal. Insert the white wire of overlay harness into cavity 20. Locate cavity 43 of TCM connector (black wire) and remove terminal. Insert the black wire of overlay harness into cavity 43. Cut 3 wires (previously removed) as close as possible to the taped section of harness. Install cover using new tie wrap. Install multi-pin connector to TCM. Tie wrap overlay harness to existing harness in plenum and engine compartment as necessary to ensure routing and prevent rattles. Install defroster duct, boot and all plenum covers in reverse order of removal. Install engine wiring harness covers. Install air cleaner housing (see Repair Manual Group 24). Install battery and battery tray (see Repair Manual Group 27). WARNING Ensure that there is no person inside the vehicle when connecting battery ground strap. Page 5 of 6
Connect battery ground (GND) strap. Connect VAS 5051/5052 Scan Tool. Check all systems for stored DTC's. Erase any stored DTC's. After connecting battery, check vehicle equipment (radio code, clock, electric windows) as per Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual. Program radio station presets. Warranty Information only. Required Parts and Tools Description Part No: Quantity Harness 1C0971661A 1 Road Speed Sender -G68-01M 927321 1 Tip: Part number(s) are for reference only. Always see ETKA for the latest part(s) information. Page 6 of 6