Dynamics Sensor

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The yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensors are housed into one unit known as the dynamics sensor (2). The sensor is used to measure side-to-side (lateral) motion and vehicle rotational sensing (how fast the vehicle is turning - yaw).

The dynamics sensor (2) is secured with two screws to a stamped steel mounting bracket (4) welded onto the top of the floor pan transmission tunnel near the base of the dash panel, just forward on the center instrument panel support in the passenger compartment. It is mounted next to the occupant restraint controller.

Fig 1: Identifying Dynamics Sensor Bracket, Connector And Screws

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

The yaw and lateral acceleration sensors cannot be serviced separately. The entire dynamics sensor must be replaced when necessary.

The Yaw Rate, Longitudinal, and Lateral Acceleration Sensors are housed into one unit known as the Dynamics Sensor (1). The sensor is used to measure side-to-side (Lateral) motion, front-to-back (Longitudinal) motion, and vehicle rotational sensing (how fast the vehicle is turning - Yaw).

The dynamics sensor (1) is secured with two screws (2) to a stamped steel mounting bracket welded onto the top of the floor pan transmission tunnel near the base of the dash panel, just forward of the center instrument panel support in the passenger compartment. It is mounted next to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).

Fig 1: Identifying Dynamics Sensor

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Yaw, Longitudinal, and Lateral Acceleration Sensors cannot be serviced separately. The entire Dynamics Sensor must be replaced when necessary.