iheartxgatas Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 they couldn't find my speed pulse wire and now they're telling me to buy this thing. he told me if i wanted to search for it to type in, "pac can2 speed pulse." i searched and found nothing. can anyone here tell me what i need to get and where i can get it??? also about how much would it cost me? thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdmpastx Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 First off, what vehicle is it that you are talking about not being able to find a speed pulse on? Before you go and buy a speed pulse generator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iheartxgatas Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 i have a 2006 gti. also, the z1 seems to be working fine without it. why do i really need it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whtcrxghst Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 It will improve the accuracy of the Z1, but only slightly. It also would be helpful when you are in an area with no satellite reception (tunnels, downtown areas surrounded by buildings, etc.) I had it connected on my last car, but was too lazy to connect it on this car and I didn't notice a difference until on a covered bridge. [quote name="iheartxgatas"]i have a 2006 gti. also, the z1 seems to be working fine without it. why do i really need it?[/quote] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdmpastx Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 You can find the wire on the gauge cluster and hook it to it if need be. Or find it coming off the tranny to the ECM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iheartxgatas Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 they don't really wanna go back and have to dismantle everything again to hook up the wire. ugh.. but anyway, do you know where i can get this speed sensor generator? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
London Dub Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Your speed sensor wire is very easy to get too. It takes removing two torx screws under the cluster. I can help - PM me... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sportsfan21 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 [quote name="iheartxgatas"]they don't really wanna go back and have to dismantle everything again to hook up the wire. ugh.. but anyway, do you know where i can get this speed sensor generator?[/quote] That's their problem. When they installed it they should have installed it correctly, meaning they should have found the VSS wire since all cars have one (or something similiar the Z1 can use). You paid for the proper installion and you didn't get it. Why should you have to buy something else thats unnecessary? Tell them the location of the VSS wire and insist that they hook it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhyteSTI Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 The new VW and Audi's are all CAN-enabled. It's a higher level of ECU-->car interface. I installed a OEM navi unit into my A3 and because it was CAN enabled, I didn't need to tap the speed sensor wire. I don't believe it even had one, to be honest. What you do need to do is go to navplus.us (the Audi version) and read up there on what to do for aftermarket Nav units into MY06/07 VW or Audi's. There is an adapter or a CAN switch that will give your unit all the info it needs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.