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product_id: 328954500
title: "Bosch Automotive 16978 Premium Original Equipment Oxygen Sensor - Compatible With Select Audi A4, A6, A8, Allroad, S4, TT; Volkswagen Beetle, Cabrio, EuroVan, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Phaeton, Touareg +"
brand: "bosch"
price: "€ 157.70"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Bosch"
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# Fast-acting heater reaches operating temp in seconds True direct-fit OE connectors & pre-coated threads Double laser-welded stainless steel body Bosch Automotive 16978 Premium Original Equipment Oxygen Sensor - Compatible With Select Audi A4, A6, A8, Allroad, S4, TT; Volkswagen Beetle, Cabrio, EuroVan, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Phaeton, Touareg +

**Brand:** bosch
**Price:** € 157.70
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Upgrade your ride with Bosch precision – because your engine deserves the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bosch Automotive 16978 Premium Original Equipment Oxygen Sensor - Compatible With Select Audi A4, A6, A8, Allroad, S4, TT; Volkswagen Beetle, Cabrio, EuroVan, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Phaeton, Touareg + by bosch
- **How much does it cost?** € 157.70 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/328954500-bosch-automotive-16978-premium-original-equipment-oxygen-sensor-compatible-select)

## Best For

- bosch enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bosch brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Installation:** Direct-fit connectors and anti-seize threads for hassle-free setup
- • **Rapid Heat-Up Technology:** Heater activates instantly for optimal sensor performance
- • **Rigorously Factory Tested:** 100% functional testing ensures premium quality and durability
- • **Decades of Proven Innovation:** Built on Bosch’s legacy since the 1960s for unmatched reliability
- • **Ultra-Durable Stainless Steel:** Double laser-welded, submersible body resists exhaust damage

## Overview

The Bosch Automotive 16978 Oxygen Sensor delivers OEM-grade performance with a robust stainless steel body, fast-acting heater, and factory-tested quality. Compatible with select Audi and Volkswagen models, it ensures quick installation and long-lasting reliability, helping reduce emissions and maintain engine efficiency at a fraction of dealer prices.

## Description

Every Bosch Oxygen Sensor benefits from the technological and manufacturing experience gained from decades of production, since first inventing the Oxygen Sensor in the late 1960's, ensuring long-lasting, superior performance that you can count on. Bosch Oxygen Sensors are 100% tested for full functionality, resulting in a seared appearance of the protection tube, to ensure every Bosch manufactured sensor meets Bosch's rigorous standards for quality and performance. Exclusive double laser-welded stainless steel body is totally submersible and sealed tight to protect against damage from exhaust emissions — ensuring a longer sensor service life. Fast-acting heater optimizes sensor operation on Planar and 3, 4, and 5 wire Thimble type sensors allowing the oxygen sensor to reach its operating temperature quicker – within seconds – for optimum performance. True Direct-fit OE connectors and harnesses, along with threads pre-coated with anti-seize compound right out of the box, make installation simple and hassle-free. It’s critical that oxygen sensors are replaced at the suggested intervals provided by vehicle manufacturers before the sensor fails. Following the recommendations will prevent long term damage to a vehicle’s engine, reduce harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and save money when refueling your vehicle.

Review: Works as intended
Review: I had an O2 sensor fault. The dealer wanted more than double for just the same sensor, so I decided to look around for an alternative. This part showed as being compatible with my 2003 Audi allroad 2.7T, in additional to several other makes/models. In case you were unaware, Bosch is the manufacturer of many of the VW/Audi parts, including O2 sensors. Upon initial inspection, I found the replacement to appear to be identical in both shape and construction as the original. It was easy to install, and simply worked. The kit comes with 2 different wiring harness housings. One of which is pre-installed. For my application, I had to swap out the housing to the other which was included. Unfortunately the included instructions do not show much about this part of the process. If you are not familiar with VW/Audi wiring housing, I strongly suggest searching for a how-to and/or video on how to remove the cable terminals from one housing and install them into another. It's not difficult, but does require the know-how, otherwise you can damage/break the housing and/or terminals. Summary: Item was compatible and worked flawlessly. Easy to install, with no fitment issues. This O2 replacement is identical in shape, appearance, function, and quality as the original, but at less than half the price you would pay at the dealer. Recommended!

## Features

- [INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY] - Every Bosch Oxygen Sensor benefits from the technological and manufacturing experience ned from decades of production since first inventing the Oxygen Sensor in the late 1960's, ensuring long-lasting, superior performance
- [FACTORY TESTED] - Seared appearance of protection tube is a result of a 100 percent fully functional quality test to ensure every Bosch manufactured sensor meets Bosch's rigorous standards for quality and performance
- [STAINLESS STEEL BODY] - Exclusive double laser-welded stainless steel body is totally submersible and sealed tight to protect anst damage from exhaust emissions — ensuring longer sensor service life
- [FAST ACTING HEATER] - Fast-acting heater optimizes sensor operation on Planar and 3, 4, and 5 wire Thimble type sensors allowing the oxygen sensor to reach its operating temperature quicker – within seconds – for optimum performance
- [READY TO INSTALL] - True Direct-fit OE connectors and harnesses, along with threads pre-coated with anti-seize compound right out of the box, make installation simple and hassle-free.Compatible with select vehicles (verify specific fitment details with desertcartConfirmedFit fit checker above): AUDI: 2002-05 Allroad Quattro, 2000-06 A4, 2000-05 A4 Quattro, 2002-04 A6, 2002-04 A6 Quattro, 2004-06 A8 Quattro, 2004-09 S4, 2000-06 TT.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004HIEIYU |
| Brand | BOSCH |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (117) |
| Date First Available | 28 August 2012 |
| Exterior | Machined |
| Item Weight | 90.7 g |
| Item model number | 16978 |
| Manufacturer | BOSCH |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 16978 |
| Model | _ |
| OEM Part Number | 077906262G |
| Product Dimensions | 14.81 x 10.01 x 5.59 cm; 90.72 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BOSCH
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 14.8 x 10 x 5.6 centimeters
- **Item weight:** 0.2 Pounds
- **Material:** Stainless Steel Alloy Steel
- **Style:** Modern

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 8 April 2024*

Works as intended

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***Y on 12 March 2014*

I had an O2 sensor fault. The dealer wanted more than double for just the same sensor, so I decided to look around for an alternative. This part showed as being compatible with my 2003 Audi allroad 2.7T, in additional to several other makes/models. In case you were unaware, Bosch is the manufacturer of many of the VW/Audi parts, including O2 sensors. Upon initial inspection, I found the replacement to appear to be identical in both shape and construction as the original. It was easy to install, and simply worked. The kit comes with 2 different wiring harness housings. One of which is pre-installed. For my application, I had to swap out the housing to the other which was included. Unfortunately the included instructions do not show much about this part of the process. If you are not familiar with VW/Audi wiring housing, I strongly suggest searching for a how-to and/or video on how to remove the cable terminals from one housing and install them into another. It's not difficult, but does require the know-how, otherwise you can damage/break the housing and/or terminals. Summary: Item was compatible and worked flawlessly. Easy to install, with no fitment issues. This O2 replacement is identical in shape, appearance, function, and quality as the original, but at less than half the price you would pay at the dealer. Recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***T on 7 December 2018*

Le quedo a la medida de mi jetta 2000 2.0

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