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VDO S107646001Z Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor - Outer
Reliable Ignition Knock Sensor for Audi and Volkswagen Vehicles
The VDO Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor, part number S107646001Z, is designed to detect engine knocking and ensure optimal engine performance. Compatible with a wide range of Audi and Volkswagen models, this sensor helps maintain engine efficiency and prevent potential damage.
- Voltage: 12V for standard automotive electrical systems
- Color: Black for easy identification
- Terminal Type: Blade terminals for secure electrical connection
- Connector Quantity: Single connector for straightforward installation
- Connector Shape: Oval design to match factory wiring harness
- Terminal Quantity: Two terminals for reliable signal transmission
- Connector Gender: Male connector compatible with OEM female plugs
- Terminal Gender: Male terminals for proper fitment
- Wiring Harness: Not included, designed to integrate with existing vehicle wiring
Product Details and Compatibility
This ignition knock sensor is engineered to meet the specifications required by Audi and Volkswagen vehicles, including models such as the Audi A3 Quattro, A4, A6 Quattro, A8 Quattro, and Volkswagen Golf, Passat, Atlas, and Touareg. The part number S107646001Z ensures precise fitment and reliable performance in emission control systems. Its 12-volt operation and blade terminal design provide consistent signal detection to the engine control unit, helping to optimize ignition timing and reduce engine knock.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Detects engine knocking or detonation to prevent engine damage
- Helps improve fuel efficiency by optimizing ignition timing
- Reduces emissions by ensuring proper combustion
- Prevents engine misfires related to knock sensor failure
- Supports smooth engine operation in Audi and Volkswagen models
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the VDO Ignition Knock Sensor S107646001Z, ensure the sensor is mounted securely to the engine block in the designated location. Use the existing wiring harness and verify the oval-shaped male connector aligns properly with the vehicleβs female connector. Avoid using wiring harnesses not specified for your vehicle, as this sensor does not include a wiring harness. Proper torque specifications should be followed to avoid sensor damage.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
VDO manufactures this ignition knock sensor to meet OEM standards for durability and performance. While specific warranty details are not provided here, VDO products typically come with manufacturer-backed quality assurance to support reliable operation in emission control systems for Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.
| Brand | VDO |
|---|---|
| Part Number | S107646001Z |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Color | Black |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Connector Quantity | 1 |
| Connector Shape | Oval |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Connector Gender | Male |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Wiring Harness Included | No |
This part fits 144 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Volkswagen | Atlas | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | ||||
| 2021 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2020 | Volkswagen | Atlas | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2020 | Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2020 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | ||||
| 2020 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Audi | A6 Quattro | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Audi | RS5 | N/A | ||||
| 2019 | Audi | RS5 Sportback | N/A | ||||
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Atlas | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | ||||
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Golf SportWagen | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Audi | A3 Sportback e-tron | N/A | ||||
| 2018 | Audi | A8 Quattro | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Audi | RS5 | N/A | ||||
| 2018 | Audi | RS7 | N/A | ||||
| 2018 | Audi | S6 | N/A | ||||
| 2018 | Audi | S7 | N/A | ||||
| 2018 | Audi | S8 | N/A | ||||
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Atlas | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Audi | A3 Sportback e-tron | N/A | ||||
| 2017 | Audi | A8 Quattro | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Audi | RS7 | N/A | ||||
| 2017 | Audi | S6 | N/A | ||||
| 2017 | Audi | S7 | N/A | ||||
| 2017 | Audi | S8 | N/A | ||||
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Touareg | N/A | ||||
| 2016 | Audi | A3 Sportback e-tron | N/A | ||||
| 2016 | Audi | A8 Quattro | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Audi | RS7 | N/A | ||||
| 2016 | Audi | S6 | N/A | ||||
| 2016 | Audi | S7 | N/A | ||||
| 2016 | Audi | S8 | N/A | ||||
| 2016 | Volkswagen | CC | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Audi | A8 Quattro | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Audi | RS7 | N/A | ||||
| 2015 | Audi | S6 | N/A | ||||
| 2015 | Audi | S7 | N/A | ||||
| 2015 | Audi | S8 | N/A | ||||
| 2015 | Volkswagen | CC | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Audi | A8 Quattro | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Audi | S6 | N/A | ||||
| 2014 | Audi | S7 | N/A | ||||
| 2014 | Audi | S8 | N/A | ||||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | CC | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Audi | A8 Quattro | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Audi | S6 | N/A | ||||
| 2013 | Audi | S7 | N/A | ||||
| 2013 | Audi | S8 | N/A | ||||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | CC | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Audi | A8 Quattro | 6.3L | W12 | Outer | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | CC | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | CC | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Audi | Q7 | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | CC | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Audi | A4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Audi | A4 Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Audi | Q7 | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | CC | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Audi | A4 | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Audi | A4 Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Audi | Q7 | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Audi | TT Quattro | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Eos | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | R32 | N/A | ||||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | ||||
| 2007 | Audi | A4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Audi | A4 Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Audi | Q7 | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Eos | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Audi | A4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Audi | A4 Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Audi | TT | N/A | ||||
| 2006 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Phaeton | 6.0L | W12 | N/A | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Audi | A4 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Audi | A4 Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Audi | TT | N/A | ||||
| 2005 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2004 | Audi | TT | N/A | ||||
| 2004 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2004 | Volkswagen | R32 | N/A | ||||
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Touareg | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2003 | Audi | TT | N/A | ||||
| 2003 | Audi | TT Quattro | N/A | ||||
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2002 | Audi | TT | N/A | ||||
| 2002 | Audi | TT Quattro | ALMS Edition | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.