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 Sensors (Front) Mounted on respective wheel hub.
ABS Speed Sensor (Rear) On left side of rear axle.
ACCEL Position Sensor (4.7L) On right front of engine. See Figure.
A/C Magnetic Clutch & Lock Sensor (4.7L) On A/C compressor, on left side of engine. See Figure.
A/C Thermistor Under right side of dash, in HVAC housing. See Figure.
Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) (A/T) (3.4L) On exhaust system. See Figure.
Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) (M/T) (3.4L) On exhaust system. See Figure.
A/T Oil Temperature Sensor (3.4L) On transmission. See Figure.
A/T Oil Temperature Sensor (4.7L) On transmission. See Figure.
Camshaft Position Sensor (3.4L) On right front of engine. See Figure.
Camshaft Position Sensor (4.7L) On left front of engine. See Figure.
Center Air Bag Sensor Assembly Behind lower center of dash, on transmission tunnel. See Figure.
Crankshaft Position Sensor (3.4L) On left front of engine. See Figure.
Crankshaft Position Sensor (4.7L) On left front of engine. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (3.4L) On top center of engine. See Figure.
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (4.7L) On right front of engine. See Figure.
Front Air Bag Sensor (Left) (3.4L) On front left side of engine compartment, behind headlight. See Figure.
Front Air Bag Sensor (Left) (4.7L) On front left side of engine compartment, behind headlight. See Figure.
Front Air Bag Sensor (Right) (3.4L) On front right side of engine compartment, behind headlight. See Figure.
Front Air Bag Sensor (Right) (4.7L) On front right side of engine compartment, behind headlight. See Figure.
Fuel Pump & Sender In fuel tank.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) (3.4L) On exhaust system.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) (4.7L) On exhaust system. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) (4.7L) On exhaust system. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 2 Sensor 1) (4.7L) On exhaust system. See Figure.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 2 Sensor 2) (4.7L) On exhaust system. See Figure.
Knock Sensor 1 (3.4L) On right side of engine, under intake plenum. See Figure.
Knock Sensor 1 (4.7L) On left side of engine, under intake plenum. See Figure.
Knock Sensor 2 (3.4L) On left side of engine, under intake plenum. See Figure.
Knock Sensor 2 (4.7L) On right side of engine, under intake plenum. See Figure.
Mass Airflow Meter (3.4L) On right side of engine compartment, on air cleaner housing. See Figure.
Mass Airflow Meter (4.7L) On right side of engine compartment, on air cleaner housing. See Figure.
O/D Direct Clutch Speed Sensor (4.7L) On left side of transmission. See Figure.
Throttle Position Sensor (3.4L) On throttle body assembly. See Figure.
Throttle Position Sensor (4.7L) On throttle body assembly. See Figure.
Vapor Pressure Sensor (3.4L) In left rear corner of engine compartment, near brake master cylinder. See Figure.
Vapor Pressure Sensor (4.7L) In left rear corner of engine compartment, near brake master cylinder. See Figure.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Combination Meter) (3.4L) On transmission. See Figure.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Combination Meter) (4.7L) On transmission. See Figure.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Electronically Controlled Transmission) (3.4L) On transmission. See Figure.
Vehicle Speed Sensor (Electronically Controlled Transmission) (4.7L) On transmission. See Figure.
Washer Level Sensor (3.4L) In right front corner of engine compartment, behind headlight. See Figure.
Washer Level Sensor (4.7L) In right front corner of engine compartment, behind headlight. See Figure.
Water Temperature Sender (3.4L) On rear of engine. See Figure.
Water Temperature Sender (4.7L) On right front of engine. See Figure.
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