Component Location

1996 Kia Sephia RS, 1.6 3SECTION Component Location
COMPONENT LOCATION

Description Location
Coolant Temperature Sensor Mounted on end of cylinder head, left side.
Engine Control Module Located under center of instrument panel.
Powertrain Control Module See Fig 1 .
Solenoids
"A", "B" & "C" Mounted to Valve Body
TCC Solenoid Mounted to Valve Body
Transmission Control Unit Behind left side of instrument panel, next to relay block.
Turbine Shaft
Speed Sensor Mounted to top of transaxle, near mount bracket.
Vehicle Speed Sensor Mounted on transaxle, near differential.
Fig 1: Locating Powertrain Control Module & Connectors
G96H04704Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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