Sending Units & Sensors

2004 Nissan-Datsun Altima S, AutomaticSECTION Sending Units & Sensors
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component Location
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Above accelerator pedal. See Figure .
Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit Below center console, between seats. See Figure .
Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (2.5L) (F22) At left front of engine compartment. See Figure .
Ambient Sensor (E1) Behind lower left side of front grille. See Figure .
Auto Light Sensor (M15) On upper left side of dash. See Figure .
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) (Bank 1) (3.5L) (F48) On rear of right cylinder head. See Figure .
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) (Bank 2) (3.5L) (F23) On rear of left cylinder head. See Figure .
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) (2.5L) (F9) On rear of cylinder head. See Figure .
Crankshaft Position Sensor (2.5L) (F11) On right rear of cylinder block, below starter motor. See Figure .
Crankshaft Position Sensor (3.5L) (F11) On lower left rear of cylinder block. See Figure .
Crash Zone Sensor (E4) Behind front center of grille, near hood latch. See Figure .
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (2.5L) (F24) On left rear of engine, on coolant outlet. See Figure .
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (3.5L) (F24) On upper rear of engine. See Figure .
EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor (B119) Below center rear of vehicle, near EVAP canister. See Figure .
Front Wheel Sensor Left (E18) At left front wheel hub assembly. See Figure .
Front Wheel Sensor Right (E117) At right front wheel hub assembly. See Figure .
Fuel Level Sensor Unit & Fuel Pump (B16) In fuel tank. See Figure .
Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front) (Bank 1) (3.5L) (F45) On right side of engine, on exhaust manifold. See Figure .
Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front) (Bank 2) (3.5L) (F5) On left side of engine, on exhaust manifold. See Figure .
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear) (Bank 1) (3.5L) (F13) On right exhaust downpipe. See Figure .
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear) (Bank 2) (3.5L) (F12) On left exhaust downpipe. See Figure .
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear) (2.5L) (F23) On exhaust downpipe. See Figure .
Intake Sensor (M53) Behind right side of dash, on HVAC assembly. See Figure .
In-Vehicle Sensor (M32) On left center of dash, near ignition switch. See Figure .
Knock Sensor (2.5L) (F18) On lower right side of cylinder block. See Figure .
Knock Sensor (3.5L) (F302) On engine block, below intake manifold. See Figure .
Mass Airflow Sensor (2.5L) (F31) On left side of engine compartment, attached to air box. See Figure .
Mass Airflow Sensor (3.5L) (F31) On left side of engine compartment, attached to air box. See Figure .
Power Steering Oil Pressure Sensor (2.5L) (F20) On power steering pump. See Figure .
Power Steering Oil Pressure Sensor (3.5L) (F46) On power steering pump. See Figure .
Rear Wheel Sensor (Left) (B122) On left rear wheel hub assembly. See Figure .
Rear Wheel Sensor (Right) (B123) On right rear wheel hub assembly. See Figure .
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor (E111) On right front of engine compartment, near radiator filler neck. See Figure .
Revolution Sensor (A/T) (2.5L) (F38) On right rear of transaxle. See Figure .
Revolution Sensor (A/T) (3.5L) (F38) On right rear of transaxle. See Figure .
Side Air Bag (Satellite) Sensor (Left) (B15) Under left front seat. See Figure .
Side Air Bag (Satellite) Sensor (Right) (B114) Under right front seat. See Figure .
Sunload Sensor (M65) On upper right side of dash, near base of windshield. See Figure .
Turbine Revolution Sensor (A/T) (2.5L) (F37) On right rear of transaxle. See Figure .
Turbine Revolution Sensor (A/T) (3.5L) (F37) On right rear of transaxle. See Figure .
Vehicle Speed Sensor (2.5L) (F36) On right front of transaxle, near right axle flange. See Figure .
Vehicle Speed Sensor (3.5L) (F36) On right front of transaxle, near right axle flange. See Figure .
Washer Fluid Level Sensor (E106) On washer fluid reservoir. See Figure .
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