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Connector- what is it ?

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  • 05-01-2015 1:01am
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    i57dwun4yb1pt8
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    audi a3 2002 front passengerwheel
    any ideas what this black connector near top of pic is ?
    its on every wheel , i think its the ABS sensor link but not sure ?

    many thanks


    http://postimg.org/image/d0ysatw6j/


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    martinr5232
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    Its a brake pad wear sensor id say.


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    tossy
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    It's the ABS speed sensor. A3's along with most cars only have brake pad wear sensors on the front.


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    i57dwun4yb1pt8
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    yeah thats what i thought , pretty sure its not brake pad wear.

    thanks alot .


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    George Dalton
    Registered Users Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    That picture you posted is 100% definitely the brake pad wear sensor. It's not on every wheel. It's only on the front left.

    The plug for the ABS sensor is a similar shape but plugs directly onto the sensor itself, there is no wire in between.


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    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,263 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    yes 100% brakepad wear sensor plug in a flexy metal bracket,thought there should be another one on other side on audi?,when changing pads say the discs are well pitted.


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    George Dalton
    Registered Users Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    greasepalm wrote: »
    yes 100% brakepad wear sensor plug in a flexy metal bracket,thought there should be another one on other side on audi?

    Not on an A3, only front left.


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    i57dwun4yb1pt8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭i57dwun4yb1pt8


    ok, bit confused now ,

    i am going to take another look on all wheels


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    greasepalm
    Registered Users Posts: 5,263 ✭✭✭greasepalm


    sensors only on front on old cars newer models front and rear,thinking of passat and golfs 2003,wires break and light comes on


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    i57dwun4yb1pt8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭i57dwun4yb1pt8


    apologies , as George, and the others pointed out ( thanks for that )

    its the front left brake wear sensor and its not on every wheel,

    the ABS one looks similar in shape at the rear , thats what got me.

    well you learn something new every day .

    appreciate the help , as i want to order pads and disks for this thing.


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