2007 Volkswagen golf city: ignition coil or sensor faults
2007 Volkswagen golf city · Mk4.5 City (Canada) 2007–2010 · 2.0L I4 SOHC 8-valve
What this is
Coils, camshaft position sensor and engine speed sensor can fail due to age, heat or corrosion on the older 2.0L engine, causing drivability issues.
How you’d notice
- misfire
- rough idle
- CEL
- hesitation
Typical shop cost
| Repair | CAD |
|---|---|
| Independent shop, parts and labour, before tax | $200–$500 CAD |
As of 2026. Ballpark, not a quote for the vehicle in the ad. CAD figures are Vancouver Island independent-shop ranges.
Common window: 90,000–200,000 km.
A hoist, not a driveway glance. You pay the shop. First appointment of the morning so the engine is cold.
Mechanic’s tip: spot it before you buy
scan for codes and inspect sensor wiring/connectors during pre-purchase inspection
The bigger picture on this listing
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- whether these photos don’t show this job
- whether the asking price already assumes it
- tax on this price
- a named shop in this city — we only print phones we’ve checked
That’s the one-listing document. Homework, not an inspection.
Questions people actually ask
Related to rust?
Cam sensor issues sometimes linked to rust/debris in one documented case.
More on this 2007 Volkswagen golf city
- automatic transmission shift issues$2,500–$4,500 CAD
- body rust-through$300–$1,200 CAD
- cooling system plastic failures$300–$900 CAD
- power window regulator failure$250–$650 CAD
The same problem on other cars
No other models in the knowledge base share this job yet. When they do, they land here.