3.0 TDI Xenon self-levelling sensor front

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Thought I would post on this issue as it may help someone else.
I have a 2008 A4 B8 3.0TDI
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A couple of weeks ago the self levelling warning light appeared on the DIS.
After plugging in my VAG-COM I found the error pointed to the front sensor.
I decided to remove it and check, I found it to be very stiff and resistant to moving.
This is the offending part.
1T0 907 503A
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After calling my local Audi Dealer and finding the replacement part to be £120 I decided to look on eBay
The part from Audi actually includes the bracket and the connecting rod.
I found this part on eBay but was to fit another VAG model so the rod and bracket are wrong.
But the sensor part number is 1T0 907 503B
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As you can see the sensor looks the same but the attaching ball for the connecting rod is on the wrong side of the arm.
As it was only £50 I ordered it.
After a bit of adjustment and fitting the ball from the old part all fitted back together and all works fine.
Les than half price! All is good.
 
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