Sending Units & Sensors

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Sending Units & Sensors
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SENDING UNITS & SENSORS LOCATION

Component Component Location
ACCEL Position Sensor Behind upper left side of dash. See Figure.
A/C Magnetic Clutch & Lock Sensor On left front of engine. See Figure.
A/C Room Temperature Sensor Behind left center of dash. See Figure.
A/C Solar Sensor Behind top right side of dash. See Figure.
A/C Thermistor Behind lower center of dash. See Figure.
Air Bag Sensor Assembly Behind lower center of dash. See Figure.
Ambient Temperature Sensor On left front of vehicle, behind bumper fascia. See Figure.
Buckle Switch (Right) & Seat Belt Warning Occupant Detection Sensor Under passenger's seat.
Camshaft Position Sensor On rear of cylinder head. See Figure.
Circuit Breaker Sensor On left side of engine compartment, next to engine room J/B. See Figure.
Crankshaft Position Sensor On lower left front of engine. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor On rear of cylinder head. See Figure.
Front Air Bag Sensor (Left) On left front of engine compartment, behind headlight. See Figure.
Front Air Bag Sensor (Right) On right front of engine compartment, behind headlight. See Figure.
Fuel Pump & Fuel Sender Under rear of vehicle, in fuel tank. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) On left rear of engine compartment, on exhaust system.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) Below center of vehicle, on exhaust system.
Knock Sensor On left side of engine. See Figure.
Mass Airflow Meter On left side of engine. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Sensor (Left) At base of left "B" pillar, behind trim. See Figure.
Side Air Bag Sensor (Right) At base of right "B" pillar, behind trim. See Figure.
Steering Shaft Torque Sensor On rear of engine compartment. See Figure.
Throttle Position Sensor On throttle body. See Figure.
Vacuum Sensor (HC Absorber & Catalyst System) On left front of engine. See Figure.
Vapor Pressure Sensor Under left rear of vehicle. See Figure.
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