Why is the speedometer on my Volkswagen Golf not working?

Why is the speedometer on my Volkswagen Golf not working?

What are common reasons my Volkswagen Golf has a speedometer that doesn’t work? While there are a variety of reasons your Volkswagen Golf speedometer is not working, the most common 3 are the vehicle speed sensor (VSS), a faulty speedometer, or an electrical issue.

How does the speed limiter work on a Volkswagen Golf?

Activating the speed limiter. Press button ③ on the turn signal lever at the area marked , or press the button on the multifunction steering wheel. The speed at which the vehicle is currently travelling is stored in the memory as the maximum speed and the speed limiter is activated. Switching off the speed limiter regulation temporarily.

Where is the speedometer located on a VW?

For all Volkswagen cars sold in North America, speed sensors for the speedometer operate off the front wheels. You will find these sensors behind the engine and above the trans-axle. Remove a connecting hose, the air clear, and connector above the sensor — then remove the bolts keeping the sensor in place.

How do you change the speed on a Volkswagen Golf?

Press the button on the multifunction steering wheel briefly to increase the speed in increments of 10 km/h (5 mph) and to store the speed. Press button ③ on the turn signal lever in the area marked , or press and hold the button on the multifunction steering wheel to scroll through the speed in increments of 10 km/h (5 mph) and to store the speed.

What to do if your speedometer is not working?

To take it out, remove anything holding it in and pull it through the passageway under the dash. Once removed, you can replace it with a new one and install it the opposite way you took the old one out — this is a relatively easy project that can be completed by people without mechanical skills.

Where is the Speedo cable in a Volkswagen?

Find where the cabling enters the body of your Volkswagen’s interior — you will see a thick gauge black wire going into the instrument cluster, that’s the speedo cable. To take it out, remove anything holding it in and pull it through the passageway under the dash.