What are the features and maintenance procedures of the parking sensors on Audi A3?

The parking aid system is standard on highline models and optional on others, utilizing four ultrasound sensors in the rear bumper to measure the distance to objects behind the vehicle, alerting the driver with acoustic signals from a buzzer in the rear luggage compartment, with frequency increasing as objects get closer. It features a control unit and self-diagnosis program, necessitating a visit to an Audi dealer in case of faults. The control unit is situated in the luggage compartment behind the right-hand trim panel; to access it, the ignition and all electrical consumers must be switched off, and the ignition key removed before removing the trim. The wiring plugs should be disconnected, and the unit unclipped from its mounting bracket, with refitting being the reverse of removal. To access the range/distance sensor, the rear bumper must be removed, followed by disconnecting the wiring and releasing the lugs to pull the sensor from the bumper, with refitting requiring firm pressure until the retaining clips engage. The warning buzzer, also located behind the right-hand trim panel in the luggage compartment, requires the ignition and electrical consumers to be off and the ignition key removed for access; the wiring must be disconnected, and the clips released to remove the buzzer from its mounting bracket, with refitting being the reverse of removal.

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Audi A3 Parking Sensor Part Number: 5WA-919-275-B-905
$161.17 MSRP: $225.74
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- Other Name: Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2023 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Reverse Sensor Part Number: 7H0-919-275-D-GRU
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- Other Name: Sensor; Reverse Sensor
- Replaces: 7H0-919-275-A-GRU, 4B0-919-275-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Audi A3 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Auto Parking Sensor Part Number: 5Q0-919-275-B-GRU
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- Other Name: Sensor; Reverse Sensor
- Replaces: 5Q0-919-275-GRU
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2020 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Parking Sensor Part Number: 5WA-919-275-C-GRU
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- Other Name: Sender; Sensor
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- 2022-2024 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Auto Parking Sensor Part Number: 5Q0-919-297-B-GRU
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- Other Name: Sensor
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- 2017-2020 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Auto Parking Sensor Part Number: 5WA-919-275-B-GRU
$201.16 MSRP: $281.74
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- Other Name: Sensor
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- 2022-2024 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Auto Parking Sensor Part Number: 5WA-919-297-B-GRU
$216.15 MSRP: $302.74
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- Other Name: Sensor
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- 2022-2024 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Parking Sensor Part Number: 5Q0-919-275-C-GRU
$229.90 MSRP: $321.99
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- Other Name: Sensor
- Replaces: 5Q0-919-275-A-GRU
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2020 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Parking Sensor Part Number: 5WA-919-275-C-905
$253.02 MSRP: $354.36
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- Other Name: Sensor
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- 2022-2024 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Parking Sensor Part Number: 1S0-919-275-D
$226.21 MSRP: $316.81
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- Other Name: Sensor; Reverse Sensor
- Replaces: 420-919-275-GRU, 4H0-919-275-A-GRU, 4H0-919-275-A-T94, 4H0-919-275-A-1QP, 4H0-919-275-A-3FZ, 1S0-919-275-A, 4H0-919-275-A-1RR, 4H0-919-275-A-V7W, 1S0-919-275-A-GRU
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Audi's factory warranty.
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- 2009-2013 Audi A3 | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Distance Sensor Part Number: 5WA-907-561
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- Other Name: Radar Sensor; Distance Sensor
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- 2022-2024 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Blind Spot Radar Part Number: 2Q0-907-686-G
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- Other Name: Ctrl Unit; Blind Spot Radar, Sensor
- Position: Right
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- 2023-2024 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Distance Sensor Part Number: 5Q0-907-561-G
$1060.28 MSRP: $1370.76
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- Other Name: Cruise Con; Distance Sensor
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- 2017-2018 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Blind Spot Radar Part Number: 2Q0-907-685-E
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- Other Name: Ctrl Unit; Blind Spot Radar, Sensor
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 2Q0-907-685-F
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- 2022 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Ctrl Unit; Blind Spot Radar, Sensor
- Position: Right
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- 2022 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Distance Sensor Part Number: 5Q0-907-561-N
$987.70 MSRP: $1276.91
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- Other Name: Cruise Con; Distance Sensor
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- 2019-2020 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A3 Distance Sensor Part Number: 5Q0-907-561-F
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- Replaces: 5Q0-907-561-D
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- 2015-2016 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Audi A3 Distance Sensor Part Number: 5Q0-907-541-N
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- Other Name: Cruise Con
- Replaces: 5Q0-907-541-M
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- 2015-2016 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, TDI Premium, TDI Premium Plus, TDI Prestige | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Audi A3 Sensor Part Number: 5WA-919-297-B-905
$146.37 MSRP: $205.00
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- 2022-2023 Audi A3 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

Audi A3 Parking Sensors

Parking Sensors in the Audi A3 ensure that a tight maneuver is safe because the sensors notify the driver of an object in the way. These Parking Sensors are attached to the bumpers, and they scan the front and rear to ensure the driver doesn't hit metal with plastic before the collision takes place. The initial models of Audi applied very covert electromagnetic units, which produced a field around them and provided a warning when anything ruptured that field of invisibility. The majority of the current Audi models use ultrasonic devices that shoot short sound waves and measure the reflected echo to determine the distance and transform the information into a progressive sequence of beeps and simple green-yellow-red light strips or numbers. Whichever approach is applied, Parking Sensors have exactly the same purpose, preventing the stylish bodywork from being scratched and saving the driver time and effort in guessing where to reverse in a garage or approach a barrier. Front Parking Sensors may be set to operate at slow speed in stop and go traffic and shut themselves off at normal speed, and rear Parking Sensors are automatically activated as soon as reverse is chosen. Other high-end packages include infrared sensors on the nose side, which provide additional protection to low spoilers and valance panels. Throughout the A3 line, waterproof cases shield against the weather, and sensor faces are paintable so Audi models do not lose their style. The combination of the sensors provides the owners of Audi with confidence and better awareness in any maneuver at low speed.

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Audi A3 Parking Sensors Parts and Q&A

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Q: What are the features and maintenance procedures of the parking sensors on Audi A3?
A:
The parking aid system is standard on highline models and optional on others, utilizing four ultrasound sensors in the rear bumper to measure the distance to objects behind the vehicle, alerting the driver with acoustic signals from a buzzer in the rear luggage compartment, with frequency increasing as objects get closer. It features a control unit and self-diagnosis program, necessitating a visit to an Audi dealer in case of faults. The control unit is situated in the luggage compartment behind the right-hand trim panel; to access it, the ignition and all electrical consumers must be switched off, and the ignition key removed before removing the trim. The wiring plugs should be disconnected, and the unit unclipped from its mounting bracket, with refitting being the reverse of removal. To access the range/distance sensor, the rear bumper must be removed, followed by disconnecting the wiring and releasing the lugs to pull the sensor from the bumper, with refitting requiring firm pressure until the retaining clips engage. The warning buzzer, also located behind the right-hand trim panel in the luggage compartment, requires the ignition and electrical consumers to be off and the ignition key removed for access; the wiring must be disconnected, and the clips released to remove the buzzer from its mounting bracket, with refitting being the reverse of removal.