Rear Bumper PDC Audi A5 Sensor Parking Distance Control 420919275 1706091849

Rear Bumper PDC Audi A5 Sensor Parking Distance Control is an original parking assistance system component designed for installation on the rear of the vehicle. It ensures precise detection of obstacles behind the car, supporting the driver during maneuvering in tight spaces. Thanks to its factory origin from the Audi brand, the sensor works with the vehicle's electronics in a predictable and stable manner.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 420919275-1
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 420919275
• Substitutable numbers: 420919275, 420 919 275, 602.972, 1706091849, EM
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Other Starters, Alternators, ECUs & Wiring

Purpose and function of the parking sensor

The rear PDC parking sensor is responsible for monitoring the area behind the vehicle and transmitting a signal to the controller and the acoustic or visual system. A properly functioning element of this group:

• facilitates precise reversing in garages, underground parking lots, and narrow streets,
• reduces the risk of contact with obstacles invisible in the mirrors,
• ensures consistent operation of the factory Audi PDC system.

To maintain full functionality of the system, it is recommended to replace a damaged sensor with an element that is structurally compatible with the manufacturer's original solution.

Compatibility and vehicle integration

The presented Audi A5 parking sensor has been designed to work in the rear body zone, in the factory-intended mounting location. The sensor's design is adapted for:

• use in original bumper mounting sockets,
• cooperation with factory wiring and the PDC harness,
• integration with the standard parking system control module.

Thanks to this, the installation proceeds in an orderly manner, without the need for modifications to the electrical installation or interference with the vehicle's software.

Performance characteristics and advantages of the OEM solution

The original Audi PDC sensor ensures stable operating parameters under typical vehicle operating conditions. Key benefits include:

• consistency with the factory safety system – maintaining the sound and visual signal responses intended by the manufacturer,
• appropriately selected sensitivity and obstacle detection range,
• compatibility with vehicle software without additional adaptation.

Choosing an element from the OEM group reduces the risk of system errors, accidental dashboard messages, and computer diagnostic problems.

Product condition and service application

The offered sensor is a used item, which makes it an attractive cost-effective alternative while maintaining the original design specification. This type of component will work well both for a single replacement of a damaged sensor and for broader service work within the rear parking system.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard verification of the PDC installation and check the correct seating of the sensor in the bumper to ensure proper operation across the entire range of temperatures and road conditions.

System expansion and selection of related elements

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as additional sensors, connection harnesses, or mounting elements, check the available parts in the Other Audi category.

For users interested in a broader look at the technical solutions used in the sports versions of this brand, a valuable source of knowledge will be an article describing the structural differences in drivetrains and chassis – you will find them in the material Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?, which discusses, among other things, the specifics of components used in dynamic RS versions.