Sending Units & Sensors

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Sending Units & Sensors
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS

Component Component Location
Camshaft Position Sensor Rear left side of engine. See Figure .
Crankshaft Position Sensor Front left side of engine. See Figure .
EGR Temperature Sensor On intake manifold under throttle body. See Figure .
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Right Side of engine. See Figure .
Engine Speed Sensor Rear left side of engine. See Figure .
Evaporative Emission Canister Sensor Right front corner of engine compartment. See Figure .
Heated Oxygen Sensor Right side of engine. See Figure .
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Left side of engine. See Figure .
Knock Sensor 1 Right side of engine. See Figure .
Knock Sensor 2 Left side of engine. See Figure .
Mass Air Flow Sensor On air intake hose. See Figure .
Throttle Position Sensor On intake manifold under throttle body. See Figure .
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