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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2005A6 3.2 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCOMPONENT LOCATIONSELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATORSENDING UNITS/SENSORS
2005 Audi A6 3.2 T
Sending Units/Sensors
2005 Audi A6 3.2 TSECTION Sending Units/Sensors
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Left Front) | On left front wheel hub. See Figure . |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Left Rear) (FWD) | On left rear wheel hub. See Figure . |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Left Rear) (Quattro) | On left rear wheel hub. See Figure . |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Right Front) | On right front wheel hub. See Figure . |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Right Rear) (FWD) | On right rear wheel hub. See Figure . |
| ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Right Rear) (Quattro) | On right rear wheel hub. See Figure . |
| Accelerator Pedal Position Sender No. 2 | At accelerator pedal. See Figure . |
| Air Quality Sensor | Right rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Back Pressure Flap Motor Position Sensor | Under right side of dash. See Figure . |
| Brake Booster Pressure Sensor | Rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Broken Window Glass Sensor (Left Rear) | Left side of cargo area. See Figure . |
| Broken Window Glass Sensor (Right Rear) | Right side of luggage compartment. See Figure . |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor | Right front of engine. See Figure . |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 | Rear of left cylinder bank. See Figure . |
| Central Flap Motor Position Sensor | On evaporator housing. See Figure . |
| Charge Air Pressure Sensor (2.7L) | Top front of engine. See Figure . |
| Defroster Flap Motor Position Sensor | Behind right side of dash. See Figure . |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor | In coolant pipe are rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Engine Oil Temperature Sensor | Left front of engine. See Figure . |
| Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor | On transmission housing. See Figure . |
| Exhaust Temperature Sensor 1 (2.7L) | Rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Exhaust Temperature Sensor 2 (2.7L) | Rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor | Under right side of dash. See Figure . |
| Fuel Level Sensor | Part of fuel tank module. See Figure . |
| Fuel Level Sensor No. 2 | Inside left side of fuel tank. See Figure . |
| Fuel Level Sensor No. 3 | In fuel tank behind rear seat. See Figure . |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) | Right side of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Connector | Right rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) No. 2 | Left side of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) No. 2 Connector | Left rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor | Rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Knock Sensor (KS) No. 1 | Right side of engine. See Figure . |
| Knock Sensor (KS) No. 1 Connector | Right rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Knock Sensor (KS) No. 2 | Left side of engine. See Figure . |
| Knock Sensor (KS) No. 2 Connector | Left rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Level Control System Sensor (Left Front) | At left side of front axle. See Figure . |
| Level Control System Sensor (Left Rear) | At left side of rear axle. See Figure . |
| Level Control System Sensor (Right Front) | At right side of front axle. See Figure . |
| Level Control System Sensor (Right Rear) | At right side of rear axle. See Figure . |
| Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor | Right side of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Oil Level Thermal Sensor | Bottom of engine oil pan. See Figure . |
| Outside Air Temperature Sensor | Behind center of front bumper. See Figure . |
| Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Connector | Right rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Oxygen Sensor (O2S) No. 2 Behind Catalytic Converter | Under front of vehicle. See Figure . |
| RPM Sensor Connector | Left rear of engine compartment. See Figure . |
| Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Driver's Side) | Under driver's seat on floor. See Figure . |
| Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Left Rear) | At bottom of left "C" pillar. See Figure . |
| Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Passenger's Side) | On floor under passenger's seat. See Figure . |
| Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Right Rear) | At bottom of right "C" pillar. See Figure . |
| Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) | On transmission. See Figure . |
| Throttle Position Sensor | On accelerator pedal. See Figure . |
| Tire Pressure Sensor (Left Front) | On left front wheel rim. See Figure . |
| Transverse Acceleration Sensor | Under center of rear seat. See Figure . |
| Vent Temperature Sensor (Left) | In left air vent. See Figure . |
| Vent Temperature Sensor (Right) | In right air vent. See Figure . |
| Yaw Sensor | Under center of rear seat. See Figure . |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.