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Power Window Relay Behind left kick panel, on underdash fuse/relay box. See Fig. 7 .
On left front of engine compartment, in underhood relay box "A". See
Radiator Fan Main Relay
Fig. 5 .
On left front of engine compartment, in underhood relay box "C". See
Radiator Fan Relay
Fig. 5 .
On left front of engine compartment, in underhood relay box "A". See
Rear Window Defogger Relay
Fig. 5 .
On left front of engine compartment, in underhood relay box "A". See
Security Horn Relay
Fig. 5 .
Starter Cut Relay Behind left kick panel, on underdash fuse/relay box. See Fig. 7 .
On left front of engine compartment, in underhood relay box "C". See
Sub Throttle Motor Fail-Safe Relay
Fig. 5 .
On left front of engine compartment, in underhood relay box "C". See
Taillight Relay
Fig. 5 .
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay Behind left kick panel, on underdash fuse/relay box. See Fig. 7 .
On left front of engine compartment, in underhood relay box "A". See
Windshield Wiper Intermittent Relay
Fig. 5 .
On left front of engine compartment, in underhood relay box "C". See
Windshield Wiper Motor Relay
Fig. 5 .
CONTROL UNITS
Component Component Location
ABS Control Unit Behind right kick panel.
ABS Modulator Unit On right rear of engine compartment.
Automatic Lighting Control Unit (USA) Behind left side of rear seat. See Fig. 10 .
Cornering Light Control Unit Behind front bumper.
Cruise Control Unit Behind dash, right of steering column. See Fig. 7 .
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Control Unit
Behind left side of rear seat. See Fig. 10 .
(Canada)
Fan Control Unit Below front passenger's footrest.
Ignition Control Module (ICM) On right side of engine compartment. See Fig. 6 .
Immobilizer Control Unit Behind dash, left of steering column. See Fig. 7 .
Immobilizer Receiver On underside of steering column.
Keyless Receiver Unit Behind right side of rear seat. See Fig. 9 .
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Moon Roof Control Unit On center underside of roof, above headliner. See Fig. 9 .
Multiplex Control Unit (Door) In driver's door. See Fig. 10 .
Behind left kick panel, on underdash fuse/relay box. See
Multiplex Control Unit (Driver's)
Fig. 7 .
Multiplex Control Unit (Passenger's) Behind right kick panel.
On front of trunk, center underside of rear shelf. See Fig.
Navigation Control Unit
10 .
Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Unit In left side of front passenger's seat back.
Power Mirror Control Unit In driver's door. See Fig. 10 .
Power Seat Control Unit Below driver's seat. See Fig. 10 .
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Below front passenger's footrest. See Fig. 8 .
Spark Plug Voltage Detection Module On right rear of engine compartment. See Fig. 6 .
SRS Unit Behind center of dash, below radio. See Fig. 7 .
Steering Column Control Unit Behind dash, right of steering column. See Fig. 7 .
Stereo Amplifier (Bose Sound System) At right front corner of trunk. See Fig. 9 .
TCS Control Unit Behind left side of rear seat. See Fig. 10 .
VSA Converter Unit Behind right kick panel.
VSA Modulator/Control Unit In right rear of engine compartment.
MOTORS
Component Component Location
ABS Pump Motor On ABS modulator unit.
Air Mixture Control Motor Behind right side of dash, on plenum.
Blower Motor Below right side of dash, on plenum.
Condenser Fan Motor Behind left side of radiator.
Fuel Pump On underside of vehicle, top of fuel tank.
Mode Control Motor Behind dash, right of steering column, on plenum.
Moon Roof Motor On center underside of roof, above headliner.
Radiator Fan Motor Behind right side of radiator.
Recharge Pump Motor In left rear corner of engine compartment.
Recirculation Control Motor Behind glove box, on plenum.
Steering Column Extend/Retract Motor On underside of steering column.
Steering Column Tilt Motor On underside of steering column.
TCS Control Valve Actuator On bottom of air intake assembly.
Windshield Washer Motor In washer fluid reservoir.
Windshield Wiper Motor Below left side of air scoop.
Crankshaft Position/Cylinder Position (CKP/CYP) On front of left cylinder head, behind timing belt cover. See
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Sensor Fig. 1 .
Driver's Side Impact Sensor Below left front doorsill trim.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sending Unit On top right front of engine, on right side of water passage.
On top left front of engine, on left side of water passage.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
See Fig. 1 .
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Behind glove box, in plenum.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve & Lift
On top right rear of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Sensor
Front Passenger's Side Impact Sensor Below right front doorsill trim.
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Under left rear of vehicle.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Left Primary HO2S)
On left exhaust manifold. See Fig. 1 .
(Bank 2 Sensor 1)
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Right Primary HO2S)
On right exhaust manifold. See Fig. 1 .
(Bank 1 Sensor 1)
On underside of vehicle, in exhaust system, rear of TWC
Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S)
converter. See Fig. 4 .
In-Car Temperature Sensor Behind dash, right of steering column.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor On center rear of engine, in the intake manifold. See Fig. 1 .
Knock Sensor (Left KS) (Bank 2) Below intake manifold. See Fig. 1 .
Knock Sensor (Right KS) (Bank 1) Below intake manifold. See Fig. 1 .
Left Brakelight Failure Sensor At left rear corner of trunk.
Mainshaft Speed Sensor On right side of transmission. See Fig. 2 .
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor On top right side of engine, on intake manifold. See Fig. 1 .
OPDS Sensor In front passenger's seat back.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor Behind front grille.
Radiator Fan Control Sensor On lower right side of radiator.
Right Brakelight Failure Sensor At right rear corner of trunk.
On top right side of engine, built into ignition coil
Spark Plug Voltage Sensor
assembly. See Fig. 1 .
Steering Angle Sensor (Optical Sensor) On steering column, under the combination switch.
Steering Column Extend/Retract Position Sensor On underside of steering column.
Steering Column Tilt Position Sensor On underside of steering column.
Sunlight Sensor On top center of dash.
TCS Control Valve Angle Sensor On air intake assembly.
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor On top of engine, on throttle body. See Fig. 1 .
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) On lower right front of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Wheel Speed Sensors (4) On inside of respective wheel.
Yaw Rate/Lateral Acceleration Sensor Behind left side of rear seat.
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Driver's Seat Belt Tension Reducer Solenoid At base of left "B" pillar.
Engine Mount Control Solenoid Valve On center of firewall. See Fig. 1 .
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) By-Pass Solenoid
Under left rear of vehicle.
Valve
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control Canister
Under left rear of vehicle.
Vent Shut Valve
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Control
On left front of engine. See Fig. 1 .
Solenoid Valve
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Control Solenoid
On right side of firewall, in control box. See Fig. 3 .
Valve
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tension Reducer
At base of right "B" pillar.
Solenoid
Fuel Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid Valve On right side of firewall, in control box. See Fig. 3 .
On top left front of engine, on left side of throttle body
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
base. See Fig. 1 .
Intake Air By-Pass (IAB) High Control Solenoid
On center of firewall. See Fig. 1 .
Valve
Intake Air By-Pass (IAB) Low Control Solenoid
On center of firewall. See Fig. 1 .
Valve
Linear Solenoid In transmission. See Fig. 2 .
Lock-Up Control Solenoid Valve (A/B) On top of transmission. See Fig. 2 .
Passenger's Seat Belt Tension Reducer Solenoid At base of right "B" pillar.
Shift Control Solenoid Valve (A/B) In transmission. See Fig. 2 .
Shift Lock Solenoid Below center console, at base of gear selector.
SWITCHES
Component Component Location
A/C Pressure Switch On front of vehicle, behind grille, on A/C line.
A/T Gear Position Switch On underside of vehicle, left side of transmission. See Fig. 2 .
Brake Fluid Level Switch On left rear of engine compartment, in brake fluid reservoir.
Brake Switch Behind dash, top of brake pedal support.
Driver's Seat Belt Switch In driver's seat belt buckle.
Engine Oil Pressure Switch On lower center front of engine, above oil filter.
Hood Switch At hood latch assembly.
Limit Switch No. 1 (Moon Roof) On center underside of roof, above headliner.
Limit Switch No. 2 (Moon Roof) On center underside of roof, above headliner.
Limit Switch No. 3 (Moon Roof) On center underside of roof, above headliner.
Limit Switch No. 4 (Moon Roof) On center underside of roof, above headliner.
Parking Brake Switch At left kick panel, at park brake lever.
Parking Pin Switch Below center console, at base of gear selector.
Passenger's Seat Belt Switch (Front) In front passenger's seat belt buckle.
Power Steering Pressure (PSP) On lower right front of engine compartment, on power steering line. See
Switch Fig. 1 .
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MISCELLANEOUS
Component Component Location
ABS Inspection Connector Below right side of dash.
A/C Compressor Clutch On lower left front of engine.
A/T Reverse Diode Behind blower unit, taped to harness.
Control Box On right side of firewall. See Fig. 1 .
Data Link Connector (DLC) In front console, behind ashtray. See Fig. 8 .
Driver's Seat Belt Tension Reducer Diode Below left rear doorsill trim.
Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tension Reducer Diode Below right rear doorsill trim.
Fuel Pump Resistor On left side of trunk. See Fig. 11 .
Fuel Tank Unit On underside of vehicle, top of fuel tank.
Ignition Coils (6) On valve covers, top of respective cylinder.
Junction Connector C421 At base of steering column.
Junction Connector C448 Above right kick panel.
Junction Connector C456 Below right side of dash.
Junction Connector C464 Below right side of dash.
Junction Connector C487 Above PCM cover, taped to harness.
Lighting Diode Behind left kick panel.
Multiplex Control Inspection Connector Above left kick panel.
Navigation Antenna On rear shelf.
Navigation Service Check Connector At right front of trunk.
Noise Condenser On right front corner of engine compartment.
Power Transistor Behind glove box, on plenum.
Security Diode Behind left kick panel.
Security Horn At right front of engine compartment.
Service Check Connector Below right side of dash, under glove box. See Fig. 8 .
SRS Memory Erase Signal (MES) Connector Behind lower left dash panel.
Test Tachometer Connector On right rear of engine compartment, taped to harness.
Turn Signal Switch Diode On underside of steering column.
Turn Signal Light Diode On underside of steering column.
Window Defogger Coil (Rear) On right side of trunk.
CONNECTORS
Component Component Location
C1 (Gray, 2 Pin) At bottom of left front seat.
C2 In left front seat back.
C3 (Gray, 2 Pin) At bottom of right front seat.
C101 (Gray, 14 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment.
C102 (Gray, 14 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment.
C103 (Blue, 14 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment.
C104 (Blue, 14 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment.
C105 (Base) (Gray, 2 Pin) At right rear of engine compartment.
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GROUNDS
Component Component Location
G101 On top left of engine. See Fig. 5 .
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