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ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness - Audi (8R1-972-253)
2009-2012 Audi Q5 - 8R1-972-253
- MSRP: $255.52
- Discount: $43.76 (17.1% off)
- Sale Price: $211.76
- MSRP: $255.52
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8R1-972-253
- Other Names:
Harness
- Description:
Automatic Headlight Range Control Dynamic. Exc.Electronic Controlled Suspension. The original equipment Audi ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness supplied under part number 8R1-972-253 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. Ordering genuine avoids the fit and durability compromises that come with aftermarket substitutes. Confirm fitment against your vehicle identification number before ordering.
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Vehicle Fitment
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| SYMPTOMS | Symptoms associated with a failing abs component (8R1-972-253): ABS, ESC, or traction control warning lamps, loss of cruise control, an erratic speedometer, or intervention that triggers on dry pavement at low speed. Noting which conditions are present shortens diagnosis considerably at the shop. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | Diagnostic approach for 8R1-972-253: 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. If the fault is intermittent, check wiring and connectors before the component itself. |
| INSTALLATION | Changing out 8R1-972-253 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. Torque values differ by model and production date, so consult the factory literature. |
| MAINTENANCE | Long term care of this abs component (8R1-972-253) is largely inspection based, focused on keeping tone rings clean and connectors dry and corrosion free. A short inspection at each service keeps small issues from becoming large ones. |
| GENERAL_NOTES | Ordering note for 8R1-972-253: a control module or hydraulic unit replacement generally requires coding and a bleed routine with a factory capable scan tool. This is a genuine Audi part supplied through the factory parts network. |
| FAULT_CODES | Fault codes commonly stored when this component fails, applicable to part 8R1-972-253: C0031 through C0050 identifying the affected wheel position within the ABS control module, with P0500 for vehicle speed sensor appearing on some applications. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Order these together with 8R1-972-253: sensor mounting bolts, retaining clips, and corroded tone rings are addressed at the same time so the new signal stays clean. Replacing wear items together restores the assembly to its original condition. |
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