1997 Ford Probe Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Electrical Component Locator: Switches

SWITCHES

Component Component Location
A/C Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch (2.0L) In right rear corner of engine compartment, on A/C accumulator. See Figure .
A/C Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch (2.5L) In right rear corner of engine compartment, on A/C accumulator. See Figure .
A/C Clutch Thermal Protection Switch (2.0L) In right front of engine compartment, on A/C compressor assembly. See Figure .
A/C Clutch Thermal Protection Switch (2.5L) In right front of engine compartment, on A/C compressor assembly. See Figure .
A/C High Pressure Cut-Out Switch (2.0L) In right front of engine compartment. See Figure .
A/C High Pressure Cut-Out/Fan Switch (2.5L) In right front of engine compartment. See Figure .
Back-Up Lamp Switch (M/T) (2.0L) On left side of engine, on front of transaxle. See Figure .
Back-Up Lamp Switch (M/T) (2.5L) On left side of engine, on front of transaxle. See Figure .
Brake Fluid Level Switch (2.0L) In left rear of engine compartment, on brake fluid reservoir. See Figure .
Brake Fluid Level Switch (2.5L) In left rear of engine compartment, on brake fluid reservoir. See Figure .
Brake ON/OFF (BOO) Switch On bracket, above brake pedal, behind left side of dash, top of brake pedal support. See Figure .
Clutch Pedal Position Switch On bracket, above clutch pedal, behind left side of dash, top of clutch pedal support. See Figure .
Engine Oil Pressure Switch (2.0L) On lower right rear of engine, near starter assembly. See Figure .
Engine Oil Pressure Switch (2.5L) On lower right front of engine. See Figure .
Inertia Fuel Shut-Off Switch (IFS) In luggage compartment, behind wheelwell. See Figure .
Park Brake Switch At rear of center console, on parking brake assembly.
Park/Neutral Position Switch (M/T) (2.0L) On left side of engine, on top of transaxle. See Figure .
Park/Neutral Position Switch (M/T) (2.5L) On lower rear of transaxle. See Figure .
Power Steering Pressure Switch (2.0L) In power steering line. See Figure .
Power Steering Pressure Switch (2.5L) In power steering line. See Figure .
Seat Belt Buckle Switch In driver's seat belt buckle assembly.
Starter Clutch Pedal Position (SCPP) Switch Behind left side of dash, top of clutch pedal support. See Figure .
Transmission Range (TR) Sensor (A/T) (2.0L) On front of transaxle. See Figure .
Transmission Range (TR) Sensor (A/T) (2.5L) On front of transaxle. See Figure .
Transmission Control Switch (TCS) In front of center console. See Figure .
Washer Fluid Level Switch (2.0L) In washer fluid reservoir, in right front of engine compartment. See Figure .
Washer Fluid Level Switch (2.5L) In washer fluid reservoir, in right front of engine compartment. See Figure .
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