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Sending Units & Sensors

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Left Front) On left front hub/spindle assembly. See Figure.
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Left Rear) On left rear hub/spindle assembly. See Figure.
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Right Front) On right front hub/spindle assembly. See Figure.
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Right Rear) On right rear hub/spindle assembly. See Figure.
Accelerator Pedal Position Sender 2 On bulkhead, above accelerator pedal. See Figure.
Brake Pressure Sensor 1 (W/ESP) Below master cylinder. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (2.0L) On cylinder head, behind camshaft sprocket. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 (1.8L) Front of cylinder head. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor 2 (3.2L) Right rear of engine. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (2.8L) On rear of cylinder head, behind ignition coil. See Figure.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (3.2L) Left rear of engine. See Figure.
Charge Air Pressure Sensor Lower right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Level (ETL) Sensor (1.8L) In coolant reservoir. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Level (ETL) Sensor (3.2L) In coolant reservoir. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Gauge Sensor (3.2L) On rear of left cylinder head. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Sensor (1.8L) On cylinder head, in coolant flange. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Sensor (1.9L) On cylinder head, in coolant flange. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Sensor (2.0L) On cylinder head, in coolant flange. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Sensor (2.8L) Rear of left cylinder head. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ETC) Sensor (3.2L) Rear of left cylinder head. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (1.8L) On left side of engine block, near transmission flange. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (1.9L) On left side of engine block, near transmission flange. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (2.0L) Left rear of engine. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (2.8L) On left side of engine block, near transmission flange. See Figure.
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor (3.2L) Left side of engine. See Figure.
ESP Sensor Unit Pass compt, right front, beneath carpet/padding. See Figure.
Fresh Air Intake Duct Temperature Sensor Inside fresh air intake duct. See Figure.
Fuel Gauge Sender In fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Temperature Sensor At left side of engine, on front of diesel DFI pump. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (1.8L) Right side of engine. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (2.0L) Right side of engine. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (2.8L) Ahead of three-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
High Pressure Sensor Right rear of engine compartment, in refrigerant line. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (1.8L) Integral to manifold absolute pressure sensor. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (1.9L) Integral to manifold absolute pressure sensor. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor (2.0L) Integral to mass airflow sensor. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (1.8L) On left front side of engine block. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (2.0L) Left side of engine. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (2.8L) On lower right side of engine, below exhaust manifold. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (1.8L) On left side of engine block, behind ignition coil. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (2.0L) Left side of engine. See Figure.
Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (2.8L) On lower left side of engine, above oil cooler. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (1.9L) At right of air cleaner housing, in intake air duct. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (2.0L) In intake air duct. See Figure.
Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor (3.2L) Left side of engine compartment. See Figure.
Modulating Piston Displacement Sensor On front of diesel DFI pump. See Figure.
Needle Lift Sensor (1.9L) Component of cylinder No. 3 fuel injector. See Figure.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor (W/Climatronic Control Module) Left front of vehicle. See Figure.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor (W/Multifunction Indicator) Left rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor (W/O Multifunction Indicator) Below left side of front bumper. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (1.8L) At back of three-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (2.0L) At back of three-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (2.8L) At back of three-way catalytic converter. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Left) Under driver's seat. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Left Rear) Lower left "C" pillar. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Right) Under passenger's seat. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Right Rear) Lower right "C" pillar. See Figure.
Throttle Drive Angle Sensor -1 (1.8L) On right side of intake manifold. See Figure.
Throttle Drive Angle Sensor -2 (1.8L) On right side of intake manifold. See Figure.
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (1.8L) Top of accelerator pedal. See Figure.
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (1.9L) Top of accelerator pedal. See Figure.
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (2.0L) Integral to throttle valve control module, on throttle body. See Figure.
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (2.8L) Integral to throttle valve control module, on throttle body. See Figure.
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (3.2L) Top of accelerator pedal. See Figure.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Left side of engine compartment. See Figure.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) (A/T) On top of transmission. See Figure.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) (M/T) On top of transmission. See Figure.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor On washer fluid reservoir. See Figure.