VW Beetle not shifting properly, still after changing VSS

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Don't get confused with the Vehicle Speed Sensor. That reports to your speedo via the ECM. Take a look at the video. This looks like the part, just $233!

https://parts.vw.com/p/Volkswagen_2007_Beetle/Vehicle-Speed-Sensor/48030620/09G927321B.html

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all cars it is 1 of 3 places off the crank shaft
front ,center or rear,. some even are no the tranny flex plate.(crude reluctor)
the water beetle,
no country told. usa CAR IF YES WHY NOT SAY SO , WE USE JUST ONE 2.0l
NO ENGINE TOLD LOTS OF 2.0.
A5 BEETLE 2012-2013 TSI 2.0L??????

2013 VW beetle 2.0 TSI turbo engine. 16 VALVE?
THE EA888????? 3 generations of TSI MADE, GEN 2 IS 2008
197 bhp 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
A5 BEETLE
VW OUCH
CALLS IT AND ENGINE SPEED SENSOR. SURE BUT IS NEVER IT'S PRIMARY GOAL EVER (rpm) THE GOAL IS EXACT SPARK AND INJECTION TIMING
NOT SPEED,
USA SHOP MANUAL SAYS.
Engine Speed Sensor G28 <<< BINGO REAL NAME FOUND, HARD TO DO.2.0l

1. On the front lower left side of the cylinder block, next to the oil separator. Refer to (see more...)
2. Removing and installing. Refer to Engine Speed Sensor G28, Removing and Installing.

PULL ENGINE COVER
Open the air guide pipe hose clamp 2
Disconnect the connector arrow.?Remove the noise insulation. Refer to see Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation.
?Remove the bolts 1 and 4 and remove the air guide hose downward from the Throttle Valve Control Module J338.
?Remove the air guide hose 1 from the charge air cooler and remove the air guide pipe downward.
Disconnect the connector 1 from the Engine Speed Sensor G28.?Remove the Engine Speed Sensor G28 bolt.

G28 IS SUPER SECRET CODE FOR CKP. (USA NAMES)

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P1544Throttle Actuation Potentiometer Signal Too High
P1565Idle Speed Control Throttle Position Lower Limit Not Obtained

P1559Idle Speed Control Throttle Position Adaption Malfunction


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Yes it could be, change out your crank positioning sensor, sounds like your trans is not getting the signal from your ECM

its a transmission speed sensor or input turbine speed sensor . the sensor cant read the speed and makes it stall out.

Try the thermostat. Very common on these models.

Resecure loose wire or connectors - If battery charge is low, recharge or replaced battery - Replaced crank position sensor - Replaced starter motor

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Which engine?
What is an "air distributor"?

What codes came up from the diagnostic scan?

I have a 1998 VW Beetle and when I first bought it, (used) shifting into first was the same action for shifting into reverse. They were so close I usually went into first when trying for reverse. I took it to a transmission shop and they replaced part of the shift linkage that is famous for wearing. It cost me maybe $60.00. Now she shifts like a new car.