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Tiny
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  • 2008 AUDI A4
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Hi, I just ordered a steering rack from UK with a speed sensor as I think it has one but not sure. It is hydraulic powered. My question is, after paying for this if my car previously has no speed sensor rack then can I still use this rack I ordered? Please. Many thanks,

Eamonn
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Saturday, November 4th, 2017 AT 2:05 AM

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Tiny
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The sensor will be a pressure sensor, it tells the PCM that steering load is applied and at low speed and low rpm it increases engine rpm slightly to compensate for the added engine load. All hydraulic power steering systems have this, I need some more information as to where your switch is located. Most are in the rack, but they can also be in the high pressure line. I need to know body version Quattro? Base? Etc and I only see a two liter version not a 1.8 as noted in your post. Please re check and also a VIN number can help as well.
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Saturday, November 4th, 2017 AT 3:15 PM
Tiny
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Hi, and thank you for replying. 046284 is the VIN number. It is 1.8 TFSI two wheel drive and sensor is located on the rack. New one on way will have speed/angle sensor fitted to it. Question is really is this compatible with my car if present rack has so speed/angle sensor? Thank you in advance.
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Saturday, November 4th, 2017 AT 3:50 PM
Tiny
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Okay, with that information I cannot see any sensor on your rack, just the steering angle sensor behind the steering wheel. If the rack supplied has a sensor, I do not think that it will be a problem, as it just monitors steering oil pressure.
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Saturday, November 4th, 2017 AT 4:53 PM
Tiny
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Cool. Thank you so much for your advice. I will let you know.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 2:08 AM
Tiny
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Okay, hopefully it is all good.
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Sunday, November 5th, 2017 AT 3:07 AM

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