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Sending Units & Sensors

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component Location
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (Rear) (13) Respective rear wheel hub. See Figure.
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor 2 Accelerator pedal assembly.
Air Quality Sensor (1) Rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Camshaft Position Sensor (2.0L) (21) Left cylinder head cover. See Figure.
Camshaft Position Sensor (2.5L) (2) Left front of engine. See Figure.
Center Outlet Temperature Sensor (25) Left side of dash. See Figure.
Charge Air Pressure Sensor (12) Front of engine compartment. See Figure.
EGR Temperature Sensor (17) Intercooler housing. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Level Sensor Coolant reservoir.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (2.0L) (8) Coolant pipe, left side of engine. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (2.5L) (7) Right rear of engine. See Figure.
Engine Speed Sensor (2.0L) (11) Left rear side of engine. See Figure.
Engine Speed Sensor (2.5L) (12) Left rear of engine. See Figure.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (G308) (11) Center of HVAC unit. See Figure.
Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor (G263) (11) Center of HVAC unit. See Figure.
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 2 (22) EGR housing. See Figure.
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 3 (23) EGR housing. See Figure.
Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 4 (12) EGR housing outlet. See Figure.
Exhaust Pressure Sensor 1 (33) Auxiliary fuel pump bracket. See Figure.
Exhaust Pressure Sensor 2 (1) Oil filler neck. See Figure.
Footwell Outlet Temperature Sensor (22) Left footwell. See Figure.
Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor (Left) (24) Left side of HVAC unit. See Figure.
Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor (Right) (27) Center of HVAC unit. See Figure.
Fresh Air/Recirculating Air/Back Pressure Flap Motor Position Sensor (8) Center of HVAC unit. See Figure.
Front Airbag Crash Sensor (Driver) (3) Left side of radiator support. See Figure.
Front Airbag Crash Sensor (Front Passenger) Right side of radiator support.
Front Air Distribution Flap Motor Position Sensor (21) Left side of HVAC unit. See Figure.
Fuel Level Sensor 2 (14) Fuel tank. See Figure.
Fuel Pressure Sensor (22) Fuel rail. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (2.0L) (8) EGR housing. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (2.5L) (19) Exhaust manifold. See Figure.
High Pressure Sensor (1) Front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Intake Air Temperature Sensor/Intake Manifold Pressure Sensor Intake manifold.
Intake Air Temperature Sensor (18) Intake manifold. See Figure.
Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor (23) Front of intake manifold. See Figure.
Knock Sensor 1 (2.0L) (19) Front of cylinder head. See Figure.
Knock Sensor 1 (2.5L) (16) Top left rear side of engine block. See Figure.
Knock Sensor 2 (17) Top left front side of engine block. See Figure.
Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor (1) Integral W/ABS control unit. See Figure.
Oil Level Thermal Sensor (2.0L) (17) Oil pan. See Figure.
Oil Level Thermal Sensor (2.5L) Oil pan.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor (1) Left side of front grille. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (2.0L) (16) Catalytic converter outlet pipe. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (2.5L) (23) Rear of catalytic converter. See Figure.
Oxygen Sensor In Center Three Way Catalytic Converter (21) Center of catalytic converter. See Figure.
Rotation Rate Sensor (1) Integral W/ABS control unit. See Figure.
Side Airbag Crash Sensor (Driver) Driver door.
Side Airbag Crash Sensor (Driver Side Rear) Left trim panel.
Side Airbag Crash Sensor (Front Passenger) Front passenger's door.
Side Airbag Crash Sensor (Passenger Side Rear) Right trim panel.
Steering Angle Sensor W/Generation 3 Electromechanical Steering (10B) Steering gear. See Figure.
Steering Angle Sensor W/O Generation 3 Electromechanical Steering (10A) Top of steering column. See Figure.
Sunlight Photo Sensor (2) Top center of dash. See Figure.
Throttle Drive Angle Sensor 1 (Electronic Power Control) (16) Intake manifold. See Figure.
Throttle Position Sensor Accelerator pedal assembly.
Throttle Valve Control Module (16) On intake manifold. See Figure.
Transverse Acceleration Sensor (1) Integral W/ABS control unit. See Figure.
Vent Temperature Sensor (Left Footwell) (24) Left side of HVAC unit. See Figure.
Vent Temperature Sensor (Left) (29) Left end of dash. See Figure.
Vent Temperature Sensor (Right Footwell) (27) Under center of dash. See Figure.
Vent Temperature Sensor (Right) (6) Right end of dash. See Figure.
Wheel Speed Sensor (Front) (11) Respective front wheel hubs. See Figure.