Sending Units & Sensors

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Sending Units & Sensors
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota Sequoia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component Component Location
ABS Speed Sensor On respective wheels.
A/C Ambient Temperature Sensor On left front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor On throttle body. See Figure.
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor (Front) Behind right center of dash.
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor (Rear) On right rear of vehicle.
A/C Magnetic Clutch & Lock Sensor On left front of engine compartment. See Figure.
A/C Room Temperature Sensor (Front) Behind lower left center of dash. See Figure.
A/C Solar Sensor On top left side of dash. See Figure.
Air Bag Sensor Assembly Below front of center console. See Figure.
Air Bag Sensor (Front Left) On left front of radiator support. See Figure.
Air Bag Sensor (Front Right) On right side of radiator support. See Figure.
A/T Oil Temperature Sensor On transmission. See Figure.
Automatic Light Control Sensor On top left side of dash. See Figure.
Camshaft Position Sensor On front of left cylinder head. See Figure.
Crankshaft Position Sensor On lower front of engine. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor On right front of engine. See Figure.
Front Washer Motor & Washer Level Sensor On right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Fuel Pump & Sender Inside fuel tank. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (4) On exhaust system.
Knock Sensor 1 On top right side of engine. See Figure.
Knock Sensor 2 On top left side of engine. See Figure.
Mass Airflow Meter On right front of engine compartment. See Figure.
Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor No. 1 On brake master cylinder. See Figure.
Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor No. 2 On brake master cylinder. See Figure.
O/D Direct Clutch Speed Sensor On transmission. See Figure.
Pedal Stroke Speed Sensor On brake master cylinder.
Seat Belt Warning Occupant Detection Sensor Under front passenger seat.
Side Air Bag Sensor (Left) At base of left "B" pillar, behind trim panel. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Sensor (Right) At base of right "B" pillar, behind trim panel. See Figure.
Steering Angle Sensor Inside of steering column. See Figure.
Throttle Control Motor & Position Sensor On left front of engine, on throttle body. See Figure.
Vapor Pressure Sensor Under rear of vehicle. See Figure.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Combination Meter) (2WD) On transmission. See Figure.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Combination Meter) (4WD) On transmission. See Figure.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Electronically Controlled Transmission) (2WD) On transmission. See Figure.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Electronically Controlled Transmission) (4WD) On transmission.
Yaw Rate Sensor Below rear of center console. See Figure.
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