Hey guys. I need a little help here with my 94 Golf III. It's throwing a code for a hall effect sensor, so rather than replacing the whole distributor, I just ordered a new sensor from Bausch. Now that I've got the part, however, there's a ring inside the distributor shaft that goes in between the two parts of the sensor that I can't seem to figure out how to release from the sensor. If anyone has any experience here or has any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

Danielle

 

I can't seem to grab your idea... A picture would greatly help... But here is some instruction in replacing a Hall sensor, that my friend gave me when I had a problem with my Volkswagen distributor and needs to repalce my sensor... Hope this helps...

1. Undo the cable clamp for the defective sensor, these screws are tight, use a big screwdriver that fits properly and press down hard when you turn.

2. Centre pop the sensor rivet heads accurately and drill the rivet head off with a 3.5mm drill. Don't drill down too far because if you drill slightly off centre you will drill the sensor plate, then when you come to fit a new sensor it might not locate correctly.

3. Carefully cut through the heat shrink and wires at the red marks below to release the sensor from the plate.

Good luck!!!

 

There is a Spirol pin through the shaft at the drive end. Drift this pin out and the whole shaft can be withdrawn from the 'cap' end.
Took me ages to work out also !!