VW 4-Pin O2 Oxygen Sensor Connector – OEM 3A0973304 / 3A0973334 | Golf / Passat / Tiguan
Direct OEM-specification replacement for the Volkswagen 4-pin heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector. Cross-references OEM part numbers 3A0973304 (female/socket side) and 3A0973334 (male/plug side). Used on upstream (pre-cat) and downstream (post-cat) oxygen sensors across VAG platforms. Available bare or with 15cm pre-wired leads.
VAG Part Number Decoder
| Segment |
Meaning |
| 3A0 |
VAG platform code (VW Passat B3/B4 era) |
| 973 |
Electrical connector component group |
| 304 |
4-pin female connector variant |
| 334 |
4-pin male connector variant |
4-Pin HO2S Circuit Function
| Pin |
Function |
Failure Symptom if Corroded |
| 1 |
Heater element power (+12V switched) |
P0135 / P0141 — O2 sensor heater circuit malfunction |
| 2 |
Heater element ground |
Slow O2 warm-up, rich running when cold |
| 3 |
O2 signal output to ECU (0–1V) |
P0130–P0167 — O2 sensor circuit fault, poor fuel economy |
| 4 |
Signal ground / reference |
Erratic O2 reading, ECU unable to trim fuel |
Key Specifications
| Attribute |
Detail |
| Pin Count |
4-Pin |
| OEM Part Numbers |
3A0973304 / 3A0973334 |
| Housing Material |
High-temp nylon (PA66), waterproof sealed |
| Wire Option |
Bare connector / 15cm pre-wired leads |
| Application |
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) harness — upstream and downstream |
| Compatible Brands |
Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda |
Fault Codes This Connector Fixes
| Code |
Description |
| P0130 |
O2 sensor circuit — Bank 1, Sensor 1 |
| P0136 |
O2 sensor circuit — Bank 1, Sensor 2 |
| P0135 |
O2 sensor heater circuit — Bank 1, Sensor 1 |
| P0141 |
O2 sensor heater circuit — Bank 1, Sensor 2 |
Compatible Applications
- VW Golf (Mk4/Mk5/Mk6/Mk7) – Upstream and downstream O2 sensor harness
- VW Passat (B5/B6/B7) – Oxygen sensor connector
- VW Tiguan (5N/AD) – HO2S harness
- Audi A4 / A6 – O2 sensor connector
- Škoda Octavia / Superb – Shared VAG O2 sensor connector
- SEAT Leon / Ibiza – HO2S harness
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are terminals included?
A: Yes, terminals are included with all variants.