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Had it on the lift to replace Evap Vent Valve Solenoid.
Walking back to the bench I see this clip/bracket next to my wooden ramps. (so I can get the lift arms under the car)
Does anyone know its location? I've been searching parts diagrams and Google Images for a long while. No luck.
I've encountered a front rattle lately while driving and wondering if in the engine bay and eventually fell down. I was guessing the rattles are my sway bar links though.
Rulers for scale. It's apx 1" tall, 3/4" wide.
I found it on the floor here...
Appreciate any clues. I've been looking at right front for a match, a lot of web browsing, parts diagrams....no idea.
I'll have photos of the vent valve solenoid replacement in a later thread, with why it failed, and what I did to help prevent future failure.
Rich
Last edited by rich5962; Feb 27, 2026 at 08:54 AM.
I don't recognize that but I also have to replace the evap vent solenoid. It looks like on mine I may have to drop the exhaust. What did you do to prevent future failure?
More I think about it, it may not be from the car. Maybe just a rogue piece that I kicked walking around.
When I pulled the vent valve solenoid I tested it on the bench with 12v. No draw, no click, open circuit, infinite ohms on my meter. It was dated late 06. Original. Car built Nov 06.
I disected the solenoid. Microwire from one pin to coil open.
It's directly above the right exhaust pipe. I suspect heat at idle over the years reduced its life. Just like A6 shifter bushingsl at the driver side right above the left pipe.
Years ago I wanted to heat wrap the left pipe. I did both sides yesterday while on the lift. Time will tell.
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Vent valve directly above right pipe. Harnesses also. That large connector has wires without heat dissipation wrap.
A6 shifter likage bushing directly above left pipe. I replaced that bushing 5+ years ago after it failed miles from home, stuck in reverse. I jacked the car up and put it in fwd gear and drove home.
Small Part Identification - Front Wheel area
