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Sending Units/Sensors

SENDING UNITS/SENSORS LOCATION

Component Component Location
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (4) On respective wheel hub/spindle assembly.
Anti-Theft Warning System Ultrasound Sensor (Left/Right) On respective upper "B" pillar, behind trim.
Back Pressure Flap Motor Position Sensor At left rear of engine compartment, on fresh air intake.
Camshaft Position Sensor On rear of left cylinder head. See Figure .
Center Vent Motor Position Sensor Behind lower left center of dash, on HVAC assembly.
Center Vent Position Sensor Behind upper center of dash, on HVAC assembly.
Defroster Flap Motor Position Sensor Behind left center of dash, on HVAC assembly.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (1) On rear of right cylinder head. See Figure .
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (2) On top left front of engine block. See Figure .
Engine Speed (RPM) Sensor On left front of transmission.
Fresh Air Intake Duct Sensor At left rear of engine compartment.
Fuel Gauge Sender (1) In right side of fuel tank, accessible from right front of trunk.
Fuel Gauge Sender (2) In left side of fuel tank, accessible from left front of trunk.
Heated Oxygen Sensor Near rear of right exhaust manifold.
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Near rear of left exhaust manifold.
Instrument Panel Interior Temperature Sensor Above A/C controls, in center console.
Intake Air Temperature Sensor On bottom of throttle body. See Figure .
Knock Sensor 1 Under intake manifold, below right cylinder head.
Knock Sensor 2 On left side of engine block.
Left Center Vent Motor Position Sensor Behind upper left center of dash, on HVAC assembly.
Left Footwell Flap Motor Position Sensor Behind lower left center of dash, on HVAC assembly.
Left Vent Temperature Sensor Behind left center of dash, on HVAC assembly.
Mass Airflow Sensor Inside upper air cleaner housing. See Figure .
Outside Air Temperature Sensor Behind center of lower radiator grill.
Oxygen Sensor (Behind TWC) In right exhaust pipe, downstream from three way catalytic converter.
Oxygen Sensor 2 (Behind TWC) In left exhaust pipe, downstream from three way catalytic converter.
Rear Footwell Vent Motor Position Sensor Behind lower left center of dash, on HVAC assembly.
Recirculation Flap Motor Position Sensor At left rear of engine compartment, on fresh air intake.
Right Center Vent Motor Position Sensor Behind upper right center of dash, on HVAC assembly.
Right Footwell Flap Motor Position Sensor Behind lower right center of dash, on HVAC assembly.
Right Vent Temperature Sensor Behind right center of dash, on HVAC assembly.
Seat Occupied Sensor (Front Passenger) In bottom of right front seat.
Seat Occupied Sensor (Left/Right Rear Passenger) In bottom of respective rear seat area.
Servotronic Solenoid Valve On steering gear housing.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Driver's Side) Below left front seat.
Side Air Bag Crash Sensor (Passenger's Side) Below right front seat.
Speedometer Vehicle Speed Sensor On left side of transmission, near left driveshaft flange.
Sunlight Photo Sensor On top center of middle defrost vent, at top of dash.
Temperature Regulator Flap Motor Position Sensor Behind right center of dash, on HVAC assembly.
Throttle Position Sensor On throttle body.
Transmission Output RPM Sensor On right side of transmission.