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Sending Units & Sensors

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (4) On respective hub/spindle assembly.
Accelerator Pedal Position Sender -2 On bulkhead, above accelerator pedal.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (2.0L) On cylinder head, behind camshaft sprocket.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -2 (1.8L) (2) Front of right cylinder head. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor -2 (2.8L VR6 4V) (12) On rear of cylinder head, behind ignition coil. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (2.8L VR6 2V) (17) On rear of cylinder head, behind ignition coil. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (2.8L VR6 4V) (9) On rear of cylinder head, behind ignition coil. See Figure.
Charge Air Pressure Sensor (24) Lower right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Level Sensor On engine coolant reservoir.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Sensor (1.8L) (11) On cylinder head, in coolant flange. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Sensor (1.9L) (13) On cylinder head, in coolant flange. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Sensor (2.8L VR6 2V) (26) On cylinder head, in coolant flange. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Sensor (2.8L VR6 4V) (18) On cylinder head, in coolant flange. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (1.8L) (14) On left side of engine block, near transmission flange. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (1.9L) (15) On left side of engine block, near transmission flange. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (2.8L VR6 2V) (27) On left side of engine block, near transmission flange. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (2.8L VR6 24V) (19) On left side of engine block, near transmission flange. See Figure.
Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor Inside fresh air intake duct.
Fuel Gauge Sender In fuel tank.
Fuel Temperature Sensor At left side of engine, on front of diesel DFI pump.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (2.0L) Behind three-way catalytic converter.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (2.8L VR6 2V) (2) Ahead of three-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (2.8L VR6 4V) (1) Ahead of three-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
High Pressure Sensor Right rear of engine compartment, in refrigerant line.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (1.8L) (22) Integral to manifold absolute pressure sensor. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (1.9L) (23) Integral to manifold absolute pressure sensor. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (2.0L) Integral to mass airflow sensor.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (2.8L VR6 2V) (19) Integral to manifold absolute pressure sensor. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (2.8L VR6 4V) (14) Integral to manifold absolute pressure sensor. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (1.8L) (20) On left front side of engine block. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (2.8L VR6 2V) (7) On lower right side of engine, below exhaust manifold. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (2.8L VR6 4V) (5) On lower right side of engine, below exhaust manifold. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (1.8L) (15) On left side of engine block, behind ignition coil. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (2.8L VR6 2V) (28) On lower left side of engine, above oil cooler. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (2.8L VR6 4V) (20) On lower left side of engine, above oil cooler. See Figure.
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (23) Between charge air cooler & intake manifold, in intake air duct. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (1.8L) (8) At right of air cleaner housing, in intake air duct. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (1.9L) (10) At right of air cleaner housing, in intake air duct. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (2.8L VR6 2V) (19) At right of air cleaner housing, in intake air duct. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (2.8L VR6 4V) (14) At right of air cleaner housing, in intake air duct. See Figure.
Modulating Piston Displacement Sensor On front of diesel DFI pump.
Needle Lift Sensor (1.9L) (8) Component of cylinder No. 3 fuel injector. See Figure.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor (W/O Multifunction Indicator) Below left side of front bumper.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (2.8L VR6 2V) (4) At back of three-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (2.8L VR6 4V) (3) At back of three-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Sender For Fuel Gauge (Fuel Level Sensor) In right side of fuel tank.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Left) Under left side of rear seat.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Right) Under right side of rear seat.
Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor On right side of transmission, above differential housing.
Throttle Drive Angle Sensor -1 On right side of intake manifold.
Throttle Drive Angle Sensor -2 On right side of intake manifold.
Throttle Position Sensor Above accelerator pedal.
Throttle Position Sensor 2 (2.0L) Integral to throttle valve control module, on throttle body.
Throttle Position Sensor 2 (2.8L) Integral to throttle valve control module, on throttle body.
Transmission Vehicle Speed Sensor (A/T) On top of transmission, near transmission cooler.
Vehicle Speed Sensor On top of transmission.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor On washer fluid reservoir.