lateral acceleration sensor - location - 2001 Sharan

[za01vr6]

hi

i see most of the posts around the infamous G202 is found in the VAG_COM and in the TT forum, so here goes (I also posted in the VAG-COM forum, so apologies for the duplicate)....

ElsaWin mentions that the lateral acceleration sensor is mounted under the drivers seat.

I had a look under the seat (the seat itself, the cavity below the seat in the floor, passenger side just in case) and I do not see the sensor. Only wiring I could see was for the heated seat .....

Dr. Google points to the steering column or thereabouts (Jetta/Golf), or at the centre console (TT/Audi). I dismantled the lower dash yesterday and nothing as well .....

Update: I visited the dealership today to interrogate the technical staff. no luck.

only info via ETKA i could see is the same as in this image :


(hope its a safe site ..... )

it's item 21
help??

[za01vr6]

just an update from feedback in the VAG-COM forum. all data available for this vehicle points to "under the driver's seat" for this sensor (and 2 others used by ABS and ESP).

I will disassemble and report back on the week end ....

[za01vr6]

I took the seat out and had a good look.

nothing. please see attached evidence

the underside of the seat - only the heater ....

the view from the door - bottom of pic is the door sill


according to the manuals, the bracket should be at the top of the pic !!!

[GTijoejoe]

Ok, what car do you have? and why are you trying to find the G sensor?
Normally they are in the dash securely mounted or around the center console....

[za01vr6]

hi, GTijoejoe

it's a 2001 Sharan 2.8 V6 (24v). 7M99D9 with the autobox

I'm looking for the G-sensor because of this (and the idiot light on the dash that's on intermittently):

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Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 1J0-907-37x-ESP-F.lbl
Part No: 7M3 907 379 B
Component: ESP 20 CAN V005
Coding: 18952
Shop #: WSC 00020
VCID: 3C718E542C70869

2 Faults Found:
01423 - Lateral Acceleration Sensor (G200)
57-10 - Electric Circuit Failure - Intermittent
01423 - Lateral Acceleration Sensor (G200)
27-10 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent

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the rest of the threat says it all ....

[GTijoejoe]

OK I got it. I've never heard of that vehicle.... that's all.

Anyways, normally the G sensor is on a heavy duty brkt, because it needs to be very very stiff to get proper readings... often times its mounted to the dash support....

Sorry I can't be of anymore help.

[za01vr6]

hi, GTijoejoe

no prob. thanks for the info - every bit helps.

I'll have to do some more dismantling and poking in the depths of the dash .....

[pseudosuit]

This help?: http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/293208/2393657.aspx

[za01vr6]

hi, pseudosuit

it certainly will!!!

I've not had much luck mapping the Sharan to a mkiv even though they're likely to share some mechanicals - got good mkiv info when I tinkered with the autobox a year or so ago though ...

I appreciate your help!

can't wait for the week-end ......