[Vwdiesel] sensor fire

[Roger Brown]

Not sure what type of vehicle, but it sounds like the reverse light switch.  Some models 
have 2 wires for reverse, others also have a pair of wires and a switch contact for 
sensing high gear.


On 12/15/2011 4:22 PM, peter blake wrote:
>   Today I detected the smell of burning plastic.  At first I thot that
> it was due to the fact that I was traveling thru an industrial area.
> My opinion changed when I noticed wisps of smoke coming fm under the
> hood.  I pulled over and investigated.  I found a sensor on the trans-
> mission smoking, I pulled it apart and sparks and flames burst out of
> the now broken and melted sensor.  It has two wires, one black and green,
> and the other brown or black.  Does anyone know what it is?  My parts
> guy, who is very knowledgeable and specializes in VWs didn't have a
> clue, neither do I.  I haven't noticed anything not working so I'm at
> a loss as to what it is or what to do about it.
> Peter


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   Roger