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product_id: 82158158
title: "BOSCH 16978 Premium Original Equipment Oxygen Sensor - Compatible with Select Audi Allroad, A4, A6, A8, S4, TT; Volkswagen Beetle, Cabrio, EuroVan, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Phaeton, Touareg"
brand: "bosch"
price: "AED 344"
currency: AED
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Bosch"
url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/82158158-bosch-16978-premium-original-equipment-oxygen-sensor-compatible-with-select
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region: United Arab Emirates
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# True Direct-fit OE connectors & pre-coated threads Fast-acting heater reaches operating temp in seconds Double laser-welded stainless steel body BOSCH 16978 Premium Original Equipment Oxygen Sensor - Compatible with Select Audi Allroad, A4, A6, A8, S4, TT; Volkswagen Beetle, Cabrio, EuroVan, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Phaeton, Touareg

**Brand:** bosch
**Price:** AED 344
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BOSCH 16978 Premium Original Equipment Oxygen Sensor - Compatible with Select Audi Allroad, A4, A6, A8, S4, TT; Volkswagen Beetle, Cabrio, EuroVan, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Phaeton, Touareg by bosch
- **How much does it cost?** AED 344 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/82158158-bosch-16978-premium-original-equipment-oxygen-sensor-compatible-with-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

- • **Built to Endure:** Submersible stainless steel body resists exhaust damage for extended life
- • **Plug & Play Precision:** OE direct-fit connectors and anti-seize threads for hassle-free install
- • **Rapid Response Heating:** Heater activates in seconds for optimal sensor accuracy and engine efficiency
- • **Decades of Bosch Innovation:** Invented oxygen sensors in the 1960s, perfected for lasting performance
- • **Trusted OEM Quality at Half the Price:** Exact fit and function for select Audi & VW models without dealer markup

## Overview

The BOSCH 16978 Oxygen Sensor is a premium, factory-tested replacement part designed for select Audi and Volkswagen models. Featuring a durable double laser-welded stainless steel body and a fast-acting heater, it ensures rapid sensor activation and long-lasting performance. With true OE direct-fit connectors and pre-coated anti-seize threads, installation is straightforward and reliable. Backed by Bosch’s decades of innovation, this sensor helps maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and save on fuel costs — all 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 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: Easy install, and perfect fit. - 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: Direct Fit / Replacement - I bought this for my 2002 Beetle Turbo S, downstream. It is an exact replacement, plug and play. The only issue is the cable/cord is much longer than what came on the car. It’s easily solved with a few tie straps however. There is an additional plug included in the box, maybe it’s ised for some other cars? For the Turbo S however, no cutting or splicing is required. Remove the two bolts in the band clamp that join the cat pipe and intermediate pipe. They’ll most likely break, go to Lowe’s and buy stainless steel to replace them. The cat pipe will drop enough to allow you to remove the sensor from the cat. I used a 7/8 line wrench and tapped it with a hammer. Easy peasy, lemon squeezey.

## Features

- [INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY] - 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 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 against 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 easy
- Compatible with select vehicles (Note: engine may affect fitment - verify specific fitment details, including sensor position, with fit checker above): AUDI: 2002-05 Allroad Quattro, 2000-06 A4, 2000-05 A4 Quattro, 2002-04 A6, 2002-04 A6 Quattro
- Compatible with (continued): AUDI: 2004-06 A8 Quattro, 2004-09 S4, 2000-06 TT, 2000-01 TT Quattro; VOLKSWAGEN: 1998-04 Beetle, 2000-02 Cabrio, 2001-03 EuroVan, 1999-06 Golf, 1999-05 Jetta, 2000-05 Passat, 2004-06 Phaeton, 2004-07 Touareg

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004HIEIYU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #194,818 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #603 in Automotive Replacement Oxygen Sensors |
| Brand | Bosch |
| Brand Name | Bosch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 120 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00028851169783 |
| Included Components | Oxygen Sensor |
| Item Dimensions | 5.83 x 3.94 x 2.2 inches |
| Item Type Name | Oxygen Sensor |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 5.83 x 3.94 x 2.2 inches |
| Manufacturer | BOSCH |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Measuring Range | 0% - 20% |
| Model | 16978 |
| Mounting Type | Flange Mount |
| Output Type | Push-Pull |
| Part Number | 16978 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Temperature |
| Style | Box |
| Style Name | Box |
| UPC | 028851169783 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Please contact us if you experience any issues within 30 days of receipt. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bosch
- **Item Weight:** 3.2 ounces
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 5.83 x 3.94 x 2.2 inches
- **Material:** Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel
- **Style:** Box

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy install, and perfect fit.
*by T***Y on March 12, 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Direct Fit / Replacement
*by N***Y on March 9, 2019*

I bought this for my 2002 Beetle Turbo S, downstream. It is an exact replacement, plug and play. The only issue is the cable/cord is much longer than what came on the car. It’s easily solved with a few tie straps however. There is an additional plug included in the box, maybe it’s ised for some other cars? For the Turbo S however, no cutting or splicing is required. Remove the two bolts in the band clamp that join the cat pipe and intermediate pipe. They’ll most likely break, go to Lowe’s and buy stainless steel to replace them. The cat pipe will drop enough to allow you to remove the sensor from the cat. I used a 7/8 line wrench and tapped it with a hammer. Easy peasy, lemon squeezey.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great authentic part at a great price
*by V***L on June 2, 2014*

I both the Bosch 16978 from amazon in May of 2014. I would like to say that it was the right part for my MK1 Audi TT. Amazon part recommendation was right on as far as being the right one for the vehicle and better yet the price was the best part since it was brand new premium Bosch at a great discounted price compared to the original cost. I'm glad to know that Amazon offers great prices original name brand parts and I would not have to question weather is authentic or some knock off like you may find on Ebay.

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