Sending Units & Sensors
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SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor | At left front strut tower, on A/C liquid line. |
| Air Temperature Sensor (Inside) | At left side of dash, below instrument cluster. |
| Ambient Air Temperature Sensor (Outside) | Front of radiator support. |
| Ambient Light Sensor | On top right side of dash, near defogger outlet. |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (3.1L VIN J) | Top front of engine, below intake plenum. |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (3.8L VIN K) | Front of engine, above crankshaft pulley. |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1) | Front of engine, above crankshaft pulley. |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor (3.8L VIN K) | Front of engine, behind harmonic balancer. |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1) | Front of engine, behind harmonic balancer. |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor A (3.1L VIN J) | Front of engine, behind harmonic balancer. See Figure . |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor B (3.1L VIN J) | Right side of engine, below exhaust manifold. See Figure . |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (3.1L VIN J) | Top left side of engine, below throttle body. |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (3.8L VIN K) | Top left side of engine, below throttle body. See Figure . |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1) | Top left side of engine, below throttle body. See Figure . |
| Fuel Pump & Sender Assembly | In fuel tank. |
| Fuel Tank Pressure (FTP) Sensor | On top of fuel tank. |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 1 | In right side exhaust manifold. |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 | In exhaust system, rear of catalytic converter. |
| Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor (Left Front) | At base of left "B" pillar. |
| Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (3.1L VIN J) | Left front of engine compartment, in air cleaner duct. |
| Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (3.8L VIN K) | Left front of engine compartment, in air cleaner duct. See Figure . |
| Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1) | Left front of engine compartment, in air cleaner duct. See Figure . |
| Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (3.1L VIN J) | Lower left side of engine, above starter. See Figure . |
| Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (3.8L VIN K) | Right side of engine, in front of starter. See Figure . |
| Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (3.8L VIN 1) | Right side of engine, in front of starter. See Figure . |
| Knock Sensor (KS) 2 | Lower right side of engine, below exhaust manifold. |
| Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (3.1L VIN J) | Top right side of engine, above valve cover. |
| Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (3.8L VIN K) | Top of engine, on front of intake manifold. |
| Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1) | Top right side of engine, above valve cover. |
| Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (3.1L VIN J) | Left side of engine, in air cleaner duct. |
| Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (3.8L VIN K) | Top rear of engine, part of throttle body assembly. See Figure . |
| Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1) | Top rear of engine, part of throttle body assembly. See Figure . |
| Rear Compartment Occupant Sensor | At left side of rear compartment. |
| Sunload Sensor | On top right side of dash, near defogger outlet. |
| Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (3.1L VIN J) | On throttle body assembly. See Figure . |
| Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (3.8L VIN K) | On throttle body assembly. See Figure . |
| Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1) | On throttle body assembly. See Figure . |
| Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) | On transaxle right axle case extension. |
| Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) (Left Front) | On left front wheel hub assembly. |
| Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) (Left Rear) | On left rear wheel hub assembly. |
| Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) (Right Front) | On right front wheel hub assembly. |
| Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) (Right Rear) | On right rear wheel hub assembly. |