Not Alero or Oldsmobile Problem -- Parts for Audi Q7

[falloutboy]

Hi,
I'm looking for some specific parts for an 2005 Audi Q7 with air suspension.
I need the sensor that are used for the automatic headlight adjustment, and the linkage that is attached to the sensor.

These parts are even hard to get in Germany, so I thought perhaps someone here knows where I would have some luck finding it.

OEM part numbers are

7L0 616 213 D front left
7L0 616 214 C front right
7L0 616 571 D rear left / right

hope you can help me.

CU
Julian

[guiguilandry]

Parts for a german car are hard to find in germany ????
anyway good luck with the search, I can't help

and I like your Alero and Camaro... must have been hard to get...

[falloutboy]

Yes they are ... and if I find 'em their freaking expensive. And their only available with the control arms .... and this results in 300+ Euro.
And all the parts from junkyards are broken, cause they ripped them off of the control arms and separated the ball joint from the plastic coating.

Thanks :) If you want to see more of the 'maro and the Alero, vistit my fquick garage. Changed my signature just a few minutes ago

[falloutboy]

Hi, looked again. They're originally produced by ATE - but are prohibited to sell to endusers

ATE Part numbers are
15.1601-0061.2
16.1601-0071.2

Do you know any junk yards that have mostly German cars? Or a big US Audi dealership?

Thanks

[zzyzzx]

Have you tried http://www.rockauto.com

[falloutboy]

was my first try.
No luck :(

[Redog]

A 2005 Q7 is not listed on the US part sites. The oldest we have here is 2007. Is that the same generation?

[Cliff8928]

The parts may interchange with a touareg or cayenne as well.

[falloutboy]

Yes Touareg and Porsche Cayenne are the same cars as the Q7 - except the suspension.
But the Sensor should be be same, since its more like a headlight component and not suspension.

05 06 07 - dont mind, as long as I get this damn linkage.
Cause a great mind at ATE had the idea to mold in the ball stud into the plastic capsule of the linkage, if you pry it out, u cant get it back in.
But as we all know prying out a ball stud is common practice with car mechanics.

Thats why u cant use most parts that come up at scrap yards, the guys pry it out as well.

Please keep your eyes peeled for some wrecked Audis, VWs or Porsches. Anything is appreciated.

Julian