Sending Units & Sensors

2009 Volkswagen GTI 2D Hatchback, 2.0 D, Automatic DCTSECTION Sending Units & Sensors
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Left Front) On left front wheel bearing housing. See Figure.
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Left Rear) On left rear wheel bearing housing.
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Right Front) On right front wheel bearing housing. See Figure.
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Right Rear) On right rear wheel bearing housing.
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Under accelerator pedal assembly. See Figure.
Automatic Transmission Hydraulic Pressure Sensor 1 (11) In automatic transmission. See Figure.
Automatic Transmission Hydraulic Pressure Sensor 2 (12) In automatic transmission. See Figure.
Brake Pressure Sensor 1 On ABS hydraulic unit. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (2) Top front of engine. See Figure.
Center Outlet Temperature Sensor Behind left end of dash. See Figure.
Charge Air Pressure Sensor Front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Clutch Oil Temperature Sensor (2) On transmission. See Figure.
Compass Magnetic Field Sensor Center rear of roof. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Level (ECL) Sensor In coolant reservoir. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (2.0L FSIT) (G62) In coolant pipe on left side of engine. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Sensor (7) (2.5L) Right rear of engine. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (2.0L FSIT) (G28) On engine block near transmission. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (12) (2.5L) Left rear of engine. See Figure.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid Valve (8) Left front of engine. See Figure.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (20) Middle of HVAC unit. See Figure.
Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor (20) Middle of HVAC unit. See Figure.
Front Airbag Crash Sensor (Driver's) Between left headlight & radiator. See Figure.
Front Airbag Crash Sensor (Front Passenger's) Between right headlight & radiator. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (2.0L FSIT) (G39) In exhaust at turbocharger exit. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 2 (2.0L FSIT) (G299) In intake manifold. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (10) (2.5L) Left rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor (2.0L FSIT) (G336) At bottom of intake manifold, left side. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (2.0L FSIT) (G61) On engine block near head. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (16) (2.5L) Lower left side of engine, below exhaust manifold. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (2.0L FSIT) (G66) On engine block near head. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (17) (2.5L) Lower left side of engine, below exhaust manifold. See Figure.
Low Fuel Pressure Sensor (2.0L FSIT) (G410) In high pressure fuel pump. See Figure.
Mass Airflow Sensor In intake air duct. See Figure.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor Behind left side of front grille. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (2.5L) Downstream of catalytic converter. See Figure.
Side Airbag Crash Sensor (Driver's) In driver's door. See Figure.
Side Airbag Crash Sensor (Driver's Side Rear) Behind left trim panel. See Figure.
Side Airbag Crash Sensor (Front Passenger's) In front passenger's door. See Figure.
Side Airbag Crash Sensor (Passenger's Side Rear) Behind right trim panel. See Figure.
Steering Torque Sensor In power steering rack. See Figure.
Sunlight Photo Sensor Under top center of dash. See Figure.
Sunlight Photo Sensor 2 Under top center of dash. See Figure.
Throttle Drive Angle Sensor 1 (Electronic Power Control (EPC)) On intake manifold. See Figure.
Throttle Drive Angle Sensor 2 (Electronic Power Control (EPC)) On intake manifold. See Figure.
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Under accelerator pedal assembly. See Figure.
Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor (22) In automatic transmission. See Figure.
Transmission Input Speed (RPM) Sensor (A/T) (16) In automatic transmission. See Figure.
Transmission Input Speed (RPM) Sensor (2) On transmission. See Figure.
Transmission Output Speed (RPM) Sensor (16) In transmission. See Figure.
Vehicle Inclination Sensor Behind right side of dash.
Vent Temperature Sensor (Left) Behind left end of dash. See Figure.
Vent Temperature Sensor (Left Footwell) (27) Left side of HVAC unit. See Figure.
Vent Temperature Sensor (Right) Behind right end of dash. See Figure.
Vent Temperature Sensor (Right Footwell) Under center of dash. See Figure.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor In washer fluid reservoir. See Figure.
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