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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Renewing LSF Lambda probe (4-pin)

Note: never repair Lambda probe wires. This page covers renewing the 4-pin LSF Lambda probe, matching attachment parts and marking rings to the defective unit's specification.

  Note
If necessary, replace attachment parts, cable ties or marking rings to match the uniform probe to the defective probe as specified.
Do not repair Lambda probe wires, since this can result in malfunctions.
 
 
–  Remove the defective Lambda probe.
   
–  Place both Lambda probes next to each other so that the sensor housings are at the same height.
 

Renewing LSF Lambda probe (4-pin)

–  Tie back any excess in the uniform probe length (approx. 50 - 250 mm) to the size of the defective probe and secure with cable ties -1-.
–  Check that the connector housing of the Lambda probe is compatible with the onboard supply side.
–  If necessary, replace the onboard supply system connector with the Lambda probe connector housing supplied → Chapter
  Note
The connector housing should only be replaced on older vehicles. On new vehicles, the connector housing coding matches.
Observe pin assignment. For reasons of clarity, respective pins in new connector housing have a colour marking.
Further notes can be found in the leaflet of the new Lambda probe.
–  Install the new Lambda probe in the vehicle.
 

Renewing LSF Lambda probe (4-pin)

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    Renewing LSF Lambda probe (4-pin) — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I renew the Golf Mk7 LSF (4-pin) lambda probe?
    Disconnect the connector, unscrew the probe with a lambda socket (22 mm), apply anti-seize to the new probe thread and tighten to 50 Nm.
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