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Vemo V10-72-0978 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
Overview of the Vemo Engine Camshaft Position Sensor
The Vemo VEMO Engine Camshaft Position Sensor (Part Number V10-72-0978) is designed specifically for Volkswagen vehicles including the Beetle, Golf, Golf City, Jetta, and Jetta City models. This sensor plays a critical role in engine management by accurately detecting camshaft position to optimize ignition timing and fuel injection.
- Sensor Type: Hall sensor for precise signal detection
- Dimensions: 149 mm length, 84 mm width, 31 mm height
- Connector Configuration: 3 connectors for secure electrical connection
- Weight: Lightweight at 0.090 kg
- Packaging Size: 14.1 cm depth, 8.2 cm height, 8.8 cm width
VEMO Brand Line and Product Quality
The VEMO brand line is known for delivering reliable ignition components tailored to meet OEM specifications. This Engine Camshaft Position Sensor from VEMO ensures compatibility and performance consistency for Volkswagen vehicles, maintaining engine efficiency and emission standards. The VEMO line focuses on precision-engineered sensors that integrate seamlessly with vehicle electronics.
Detailed Product Description
The Vemo V10-72-0978 camshaft position sensor uses a Hall sensor mechanism to detect the rotational position of the camshaft. Its compact dimensions (149 mm length, 84 mm width, and 31 mm height) allow for easy installation in the engine bay of Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Golf City, Jetta, and Jetta City models. The sensor features three connectors, ensuring a stable and reliable electrical connection to the vehicle’s engine control unit (ECU). Weighing only 0.090 kg, it is designed to fit precisely without adding unnecessary bulk.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Helps resolve engine misfires caused by inaccurate camshaft position data
- Prevents rough idling and stalling in Volkswagen Beetle and Golf models
- Improves fuel injection timing for better engine performance in Jetta vehicles
- Eliminates check engine light triggers related to camshaft sensor faults
- Supports smooth engine start-up and acceleration response
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Vemo V10-72-0978 sensor, ensure the engine is cool and the battery is disconnected to avoid electrical hazards. Verify the sensor’s orientation and connector alignment before securing it in place. Use manufacturer-recommended torque specifications to avoid damage. After installation, clear any diagnostic trouble codes and perform a test drive to confirm proper sensor operation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Vemo products undergo rigorous quality control to meet automotive industry standards. The VEMO Engine Camshaft Position Sensor is manufactured to OEM specifications, ensuring durability and reliable performance. Warranty details should be confirmed with the distributor or retailer, as coverage may vary.
| Brand | Vemo |
| Part Number | V10-72-0978 |
| Position | VEMO |
| Height [mm] | 31 |
| Length [mm] | 149 |
| Number of connectors | 3 |
| Packaging Depth [cm] | 14,1 |
| Packaging height [cm] | 8,2 |
| Packaging width [cm] | 8,8 |
| Sensor Type | Hall Sensor |
| Weight [kg] | 0.090 |
| Width [mm] | 84 |
This part fits 63 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Jetta | S | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Base | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Jetta | S | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Jetta | S | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Jetta | S | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Jetta | S | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Base | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO | |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO | |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Jetta City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO | |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO | |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO | |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO | |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO | |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Sport | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Base | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Grade: Aftermarket; Plug (Connector): 3 Pins; With OE No. 06A905161B; VEMO |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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