Electrical Component Locator: Switches

2005 Audi A6 3.2 TSECTION Switches
SWITCHES LOCATION

Component Location
A/C Pressure Switch Right front of engine compartment. See Figure .
B-Pillar Micro Switch (Right) Base of right "B" pillar. See Figure .
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch Rear of engine compartment on reservoir. See Figure .
Brake Light Switch Under left side of dash. See Figure .
Brake Vacuum Vent Valve Switch On brake pedal bracket. See Figure .
Coolant Fan Control (FC) Thermal Switch On radiator. See Figure .
Door Contact Switch (Driver's) Rear of driver's door. See Figure .
Door Contact Switch (Left Rear) In rear of left rear door. See Figure .
Door Contact Switch (Passenger's) Rear of passenger's door. See Figure .
Door Contact Switch (Right Rear) Rear of right rear door. See Figure .
Engine Coolant Level Warning Switch Left side of engine compartment. See Figure .
Hood Alarm Switch In hood latch assembly. See Figure .
Kick Down Switch Rear of engine compartment on bulkhead. See Figure .
Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch On transmission. See Figure .
Oil Pressure Switch On oil filter housing adapter. See Figure .
Parking Brake Warning Light Switch At base of parking brake handle. See Figure .
Tiptronic Switch Integral to shift mechanism. See Figure .
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