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ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness - Audi (8R0-972-251)
2009-2017 Audi - 8R0-972-251
- MSRP: $176.45
- Discount: $30.22 (17.1% off)
- Sale Price: $146.23
- MSRP: $176.45
Review Fitment & Product Details
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- Brand:
- SKU:
8R0-972-251
- Positions: Left, Front Left
- Other Names:
ABS Sensor Wire, Sensor Harness, Harness
- Description:
345mm-trw-girling, without directional beam headlamps, without directional beam headlamps. 320mm, 2013-17, without directional beam headlamps, without directional beam headlamps. The original equipment Audi ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness supplied under part number 8R0-972-251 feeds wheel behavior data to the stability and antilock control strategy, so signal accuracy determines whether the system can modulate individual wheels correctly during a limit event. It is supplied through the Audi dealer parts network and matches the component installed at the factory. Use the fitment guide or contact our parts team to confirm the correct application.
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Vehicle Fitment
Vehicle Fitment
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| SYMPTOMS | Before ordering 8R0-972-251, look for these indicators: ABS, ESC, or traction control warning lamps, loss of cruise control, an erratic speedometer, or intervention that triggers on dry pavement at low speed. Confirm the complaint against the vehicle identification number and option content before ordering. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | To confirm 8R0-972-251 is the cause rather than a symptom: read stored chassis faults, then compare live wheel speed values across all four corners at a steady roll to spot the dropout, and inspect the sensor tone ring for rust flaking or debris. Document the readings before and after the repair so the fix can be verified. |
| INSTALLATION | Installation of part 8R0-972-251 calls for careful cleaning of the sensor bore, a light film of the specified lubricant, and routing the lead exactly along the factory clips to avoid chafing at full steering lock. Compare the replacement against the original component before final assembly. |
| MAINTENANCE | Keeping 8R0-972-251 in service is largely inspection based, focused on keeping tone rings clean and connectors dry and corrosion free. Following the Audi maintenance schedule is the cheapest insurance against a larger repair. |
| GENERAL_NOTES | Before purchasing 8R0-972-251, note that a control module or hydraulic unit replacement generally requires coding and a bleed routine with a factory capable scan tool. Availability and part number supersession can change, so confirm the current number when ordering. |
| FAULT_CODES | Fault codes commonly stored when this component fails, applicable to part 8R0-972-251: C0031 through C0050 identifying the affected wheel position within the ABS control module, with P0500 for vehicle speed sensor appearing on some applications. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Items typically renewed with this abs component (8R0-972-251): sensor mounting bolts, retaining clips, and corroded tone rings are addressed at the same time so the new signal stays clean. Check the repair manual for the full list of single use fasteners for this procedure. |
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