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Segment and Geographic Data - Net Sales by Segment and Industry End Market (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2019	Mar. 30, 2018	Mar. 29, 2019	Mar. 30, 2018
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	$ 3,412	$ 3,562	$ 6,759	$ 6,898
Transportation Solutions
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	1,971	2,134	3,957	4,166
Transportation Solutions | Automotive
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	1,425	1,571	2,894	3,088
Transportation Solutions | Commercial transportation
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	324	333	621	633
Transportation Solutions | Sensors
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	222	230	442	445
Industrial Solutions
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	1,007	972	1,935	1,854
Industrial Solutions | Industrial equipment
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	502	496	985	967
Industrial Solutions | Aerospace, defense, oil, and gas
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	331	298	616	552
Industrial Solutions | Energy
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	174	178	334	335
Communications Solutions
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	434	456	867	878
Communications Solutions | Data and devices
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	251	258	508	496
Communications Solutions | Appliances
Segment and Geographic Data
Net sales	$ 183	$ 198	$ 359	$ 382

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