A6 suspension position detectors?

[SuffolkD at aol.com]

David:  Some of that has to do with the stability (ASR?) system in your car.
It measures pitch and yaw etc............
HTH - Scott by BOSTON
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> I was changing my wheels for the first time on my '00 A6 and noticed 
> sensors on the front and rear suspension (driver's side) that were 
> connected by a jointed plastic arm to the suspension. They would appear 
> to sense the ride height. I don't think I have the auto-leveling 
> suspension (it is a 2.7T). What are these used for?
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