Where is the crankshaft position sensor for the Audi 2.0T?

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OTravis
07/29/25 7:19pm
Audi 2.0T crankshaft position sensor is located on the left side of the engine piston. Introduction to the crankshaft position sensor: The crankshaft position sensor is usually installed in the distributor and is one of the most important sensors in the control system. The functions of the crankshaft position sensor include: detecting engine speed, hence it is also called the speed sensor; detecting the top dead center position of the piston, thus it is also referred to as the top dead center sensor, including detecting the top dead center signals of each cylinder for ignition control and the top dead center signal of the first cylinder for sequential fuel injection control. Power specifications of the Audi 2.0: The Audi A4L 2.0 is equipped with a 45TFSI high-power engine, with a maximum power of 185 kW and a maximum torque of 370 Nm. The transmission system is matched with a 7DCT dual-clutch transmission, and the entire series comes standard with a 12V mild hybrid system.
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