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Help to identify this electronic component >
I have always wondered what the small electronic component shown in the photo below is.
There is also an identical component in the same location, but on the other side mounted next to the engine air filter intake ... (so, we actually have 2 of these)
Can anyone here help with this?
Thanks,
Ron
BTW ... This is a 2011 GS Coupe / A6
There is also an identical component in the same location, but on the other side mounted next to the engine air filter intake ... (so, we actually have 2 of these)
Can anyone here help with this?
Thanks,
Ron
BTW ... This is a 2011 GS Coupe / A6
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Well, it's not aftermarket since I purchased the car new with 3 miles on it.
BlindSpot ... You sure about the Front Crash Sensor? ... I could believe that
BlindSpot ... You sure about the Front Crash Sensor? ... I could believe that
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dmaxx ....
Ok ... That confirms it.
And like I said, there are 2 of these (one on the left and one on the right of the engine air filter inlet)
Ok ... That confirms it.
And like I said, there are 2 of these (one on the left and one on the right of the engine air filter inlet)
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And, beside not hitting it with a hammer (good advice) do NOT unlpug it with the key on.
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I have always wondered what the small electronic component shown in the photo below is.
There is also an identical component in the same location, but on the other side mounted next to the engine air filter intake ... (so, we actually have 2 of these)
Can anyone here help with this?
Thanks,
Ron
BTW ... This is a 2011 GS Coupe / A6
There is also an identical component in the same location, but on the other side mounted next to the engine air filter intake ... (so, we actually have 2 of these)
Can anyone here help with this?
Thanks,
Ron
BTW ... This is a 2011 GS Coupe / A6
Treat them as if they are radioactive uranium, don't touch, don't play.
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On a 2011 there will be.
There should be 4 in the front alone - A left/right high (in the pic), and a left/right low, further in front at the front bumper guard. Because the car sits so low and is wedge shaped, sensors have to be available for a solid frontal impact (like hitting a brick wall), then the second set (one of which is in the pic) if the car is in a frontal accident where it "shovels" under a taller vehicle like a tall 4x4 or commercial truck. That's not taking into consideration the side impact sensors.
Again, anytime you see ORANGE in the security tie on the sensor, it is a SRS related circuit device.
There should be 4 in the front alone - A left/right high (in the pic), and a left/right low, further in front at the front bumper guard. Because the car sits so low and is wedge shaped, sensors have to be available for a solid frontal impact (like hitting a brick wall), then the second set (one of which is in the pic) if the car is in a frontal accident where it "shovels" under a taller vehicle like a tall 4x4 or commercial truck. That's not taking into consideration the side impact sensors.
Again, anytime you see ORANGE in the security tie on the sensor, it is a SRS related circuit device.
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