Standard Ignition SC589 Vehicle Speed Sensor

Vehicle Speed Sensor for Volkswagen and Audi

Standard Ignition SC589 is a vehicle speed sensor built for direct replacement on select Volkswagen and Audi applications. It uses a female rectangular plug-in connector with a bolt-mount design and mounts on the transmission for a clean OE-style fit.

Use SC589 when you need accurate vehicle speed signal input for drivability, transmission operation, and speedometer performance on supported Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan, Passat, GTI, Jetta, Beetle, Touareg, Golf, Golf Alltrack, Golf SportWagen, Arteon, Atlas Cross Sport, and Audi Q7 applications.

Key Features

• Vehicle speed sensor for transmission-mounted applications
• Female rectangular connector with plug-in connection
• Bolt-mount installation style
• Male pin terminals for secure electrical contact
• Direct replacement for select Volkswagen and Audi models
• Standard Ignition SC589 for OE-style service replacement

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition SC589 is a transmission-mounted vehicle speed sensor designed to provide the speed signal used by the vehicle’s control systems. It features one female rectangular connector, a plug-in connector type, and two male pin terminals for the electrical interface. This configuration supports service replacement on vehicles that use a bolt-mounted sensor at the transmission.

Fits 2020-2026 Volkswagen Atlas, N/A; Fits 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, N/A; Fits 2020-2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, N/A; Fits 2018-2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, N/A; Fits 2019-2021 Volkswagen Arteon, N/A; Fits 2018-2020 Volkswagen GTI, N/A; Fits 2014-2020 Volkswagen Passat, N/A; Fits 2019 Volkswagen Atlas, N/A, w/o Harness; Fits 2017-2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, N/A; Fits 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, N/A; Fits 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; Fits 2014-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Fits 2014-2017 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A; Fits 2011-2017 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A; Fits 2010-2015 Audi Q7, N/A.

This part cross-references Delphi SS12424 and Dorman - HELP 74040 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Erratic or inoperative speedometer readings
• Transmission shift concerns related to vehicle speed input
• Fault codes tied to the vehicle speed sensor circuit
• Loss of speed signal data to the control module
• Drivability issues caused by a failing transmission sensor

Installation Notes and Tips

Install SC589 on the transmission using the bolt-mount location specified for the application. Confirm the connector style, terminal layout, and harness condition before installation, especially on the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas w/o Harness application. Verify the sensor seating and electrical connection after installation to ensure proper signal transfer.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition replacement electrical components are built for service use on the listed Volkswagen and Audi applications. SC589 is an OE-style replacement part number for supported vehicles and interchange references include EXEDY OEM SC589.