Coolant temp sensor location on 3.0?

[jaysA6]

Just got the CEL and threw code p0118 which tells me I need to change the coolent temp sensor. Does anyone know where the hell it's located on the 3.0 V6 in a 02 A6 Quattro? I have heard it's on the back side of the engine, passenger side head but I pulled the air tube and can't see anything back there that resembles this sensor. HELP! Thanks.

[oc-drop]

if you don't find an answer check the B6 forum theres probably more 3.0 guys there

[Daft]

It's located in the top rear edge of the engine. Close to the firewall slightly to the passenger side. It is plumbed into a black metal pipe (coolant distribution pipe) and has a circlip that holds it into a recessed socket. The harness is a 4-pin.

You should know that Audi recently (this past winter) mailed letters to V6 owners regarding the ECT sensor and it being covered by Audi should it fail or throw codes.

I recommed that you call AoA and check to see if you are covered because your P0118 code is directly related to the ECT sensor.

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