Sending Units/Sensors

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Sending Units/Sensors
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component Location
Accelerator Pedal Position Sender 2 At accelerator pedal. See Figure.
Air Quality Sensor In right plenum chamber. See Figure.
Brake Pressure Sensor 1 Right rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Front of cylinder head. See Figure.
Charge Air Pressure Sensor In charge air pipe. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Right rear of engine. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor On engine block near transmission. See Figure.
Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor Right front of center console. See Figure.
Front Air Bag Crash Sensor (Driver's) Left front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Front Air Bag Crash Sensor (Front Passenger's) Right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Fuel Pressure Sensor On left side of engine, in fuel rail. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) In exhaust, at turbocharger exit. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Left side of engine. See Figure.
Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor On cylinder head, in intake manifold. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 1 On left front of engine block, near head. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 2 On left rear of engine block, near head. See Figure.
Low Fuel Pressure Sensor Left rear of engine. See Figure.
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor On intake air duct. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) Under vehicle, in exhaust. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Heater In exhaust at turbocharger exit. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Heater 1 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) Under vehicle, in exhaust. See Figure.
Rain/Light Recognition Sensor On interior rearview mirror. See Figure.
Seat Occupied Recognition Pressure Sensor On base of front passenger's seat. See Figure.
Seat Occupied Recognition Safety Belt Force Sensor In front passenger's seat belt latch. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Driver's) In driver's door. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Front Passenger's) In front passenger's door. See Figure.
Steering Angle Sensor Behind steering wheel. See Figure.
Steering Torque Sensor In power steering rack. See Figure.
Sunlight Photo Sensor Top left center of dash. See Figure.
Throttle Drive Angle Sensor 1 (Electronic Power Control (EPC)) Under engine top cover. See Figure.
Throttle Drive Angle Sensor 2 (Electronic Power Control (EPC)) Under engine top cover. See Figure.
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor On accelerator pedal. See Figure.
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