Sending Units & Sensors

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Sending Units & Sensors
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SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component Component Location
ABS Speed Sensor (4) At respective wheel.
A/C Ambient Temperature Sensor (3.0L) On front center of grille. See Figure.
A/C Magnetic Clutch & Lock Sensor (2.4L) On A/C compressor. See Figure.
A/C Magnetic Clutch & Lock Sensor (3.0L) On A/C compressor. See Figure.
A/C Solar Sensor On upper left side of dash.
Air Bag Sensor Assembly Below shifter console. See Figure.
Air Bag Sensor (Left) (2.4L) On left front of vehicle. See Figure.
Air Bag Sensor (Left) (3.0L) On left front of vehicle. See Figure.
Air Bag Sensor (Right) (2.4L) On right front of vehicle. See Figure.
Air Bag Sensor (Right) (3.0L) On right front of vehicle. See Figure.
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) (2.4L) On exhaust manifold.
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) (3.0L) On right exhaust manifold.
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Bank 2 Sensor 1) (2.4L) On exhaust manifold.
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Bank 2 Sensor 1) (3.0L) On left exhaust manifold.
Automatic Light Control Sensor On upper left side of dash.
Camshaft Position Sensor (2.4L) On rear center of engine. See Figure.
Counter Gear Speed Sensor (2.4L) Left side of engine compartment. See Figure.
Counter Gear Speed Sensor (3.0L) Left side of engine compartment. See Figure.
Crankshaft Position Sensor (2.4L) On left front of engine. See Figure.
Crankshaft Position Sensor (3.0L) On left front of engine. See Figure.
Deceleration Sensor At base of shifter lever.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (2.4L) On left rear of engine. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (3.0L) On front center of engine. See Figure.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Behind right side of dash.
Fuel Pump & Sender In fuel tank.
Fuel Pump Sender (Sub) At rear of vehicle.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) (3.0L) On exhaust, after catalytic converter.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) (2.4L) On exhaust, after catalytic converter.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 2 Sensor 2) (2.4L) On exhaust, after catalytic converter.
Knock Sensor (2.4L) On right side of engine. See Figure.
Knock Sensor No. 1 (3.0L) On right center of engine. See Figure.
Knock Sensor No. 2 (3.0L) On left center of engine. See Figure.
Mass Airflow Meter (2.4L) On left rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Mass Airflow Meter (3.0L) On left rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Room Temperature Sensor Behind center of dash.
Seat Belt Warning Occupant Detection Sensor Under passenger's seat.
Side Air Bag Sensor (Left) (2.4L) At base of left "B" pillar.
Side Air Bag Sensor (Left) (3.0L) At base of left "B" pillar.
Side Air Bag Sensor (Right) (2.4L) At base of right "B" pillar.
Side Air Bag Sensor (Right) (3.0L) At base of right "B" pillar.
Steering Sensor In steering column.
Throttle Position Sensor On side of throttle body.
Turbine Speed Sensor (2.4L) On side of transmission. See Figure.
Turbine Speed Sensor (3.0L) On side of transmission. See Figure.
Vapor Pressure Sensor At rear of vehicle.
VVT Sensor (Left) (3.0L) On left rear of engine. See Figure.
VVT Sensor (Right) (3.0L) On right rear of engine. See Figure.
Yaw Rate Sensor On rear of vehicle.
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