Nissan 240sx S13 Electrical Component Locations: control units, solenoids, motors, switches and more

Nissan 240sx S13

BUZZERS, RELAYS AND TIMERS

• ABS Relays
  • ABS Motor Relay
    • Location: On right rear corner of engine compartment, in ABS actuator.
  • ABS Solenoid Valve Relay
    • Location: On right rear corner of engine compartment, in ABS actuator.
• Accessory Relay No. 1 (Blue)
  • Location: In passenger compartment fuse/relay block. See Fig.1 .
• Accessory Relay No. 2 (Blue)
  • Location: In engine compartment relay block. See Fig. 2 .
• AC Relay (Blue)
  • Location: In engine compartment relay block. See Fig. 2 .
• ASCD Hold Relay (Blue)
  • Location: Behind right kick panel. See Fig. 1 .
• Blower Motor Relay
  • Location: Behind center of dash, behind AC-heater control panel.
• Bulb Check Relay (Blue)
  • Location: In passenger compartment fuse/relay block. See Fig.1.
• Chime
  • Location: Behind left kick panel. See Fig. 1 .
• Clutch Relay (M/T With HICAS)
  • Location: In engine compartment relay block. See Fig. 2 .
• Condenser Fan Relay (Blue)
  • Location: In engine compartment fuse/relay block. See Fig. 2 .
• Door Lock Timer
  • Location: Behind right kick panel. See Fig. 1 .
• Electronic Concentrated Control System (ECCS) Relay (Green)
  • Location: In engine compartment fuse/relay block. See Fig. 2 .
• Fuel Pump Relay (Green)
  • Location: In engine compartment fuse/relay block. See Fig. 2 .
• Headlight Retract Relay No. 1 (Black)
  • Location: In engine compartment relay block. See Fig. 2 .
• Headlight Retract Relay No. 2 (Black)
  • Location: In engine compartment relay block. See Fig. 2 .
• Headlight Retract Relay No. 3 (Black)
  • Location: In engine compartment relay block. See Fig. 2 .
• Headlight Retract Relay No. 4 (Gray)
  • Location: In engine compartment fuse/relay block. See Fig. 2 .
• Headlight Timer
  • Location: Behind left kick panel. See Fig. 1 .
• Horn Relay
  • Location: In engine compartment relay block. See Fig. 2 .
• Ignition Relay (W/O Power Window, Blue)
  • Location: In passenger compartment fuse/relay block. See Fig. 1.
• Ignition Relay (W/Power Window, Brown)
  • Location: In passenger compartment fuse/relay block. See Fig. 1.
• Inhibitor Relay (AT With ASCD)
  • Location: In engine compartment relay block. See Fig. 2.
• Interlock Relay
  • Location: On right front inner fender panel, beside battery. See Fig. 2.
• Max. Cold Relay
  • Location: Behind center of dash, behind AC-heater control panel.
• Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Location: In passenger compartment fuse/relay block. See Fig. 1 .
• Sun Roof Safety Relay
  • Location: In front of sun roof opening, above windshield.
• Sun Roof Slide Relays (Open and Close)
  • Location: In front of sun roof opening, above windshield.
• Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Unit
  • Location: Under left side of dash, on steering column bracket. See Fig. 1 .

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CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

• Circuit Breaker
  • Location: Under left side of dash, in fuse/relay block. See Fig. 1.
• Fuse/Relay Block (Engine Compartment)
  • Location: On right side of engine compartment, behind battery. See Fig. 2.
• Fuse/Relay Block (Passenger Compartment)
  • Location: Under left side of dash. See Fig. 1.
• Fusible Links
  • Location: In engine compartment fuse/relay block. See Fig. 2.
• Relay Block
  • Location: On left front corner of engine compartment, behind headlight. See Fig. 2 .

CONTROL UNITS

• ABS Control Unit
  • Location: On left rear quarter panel, behind trim panel.
• ASCD Control Unit
  • Location: Behind right kick panel. See Fig. 1 .
• Automatic Seat Belt Control Unit
  • Location: Under center console, behind parking brake lever. See Fig. 1 .
• Automatic Trans. Control Unit
  • Location: Behind right side of dash. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 .
• Daytime Running Light Control Unit
  • Location: On right front inner fender panel, beside battery. See Fig. 2 .
• ECM (ECCS) Control Module
  • Location: Behind right kick panel. See Fig. 1 .
• Shift Lock Control Unit (AT)
  • Location: Under left side of dash. See Fig. 1 .
• Time Control Unit
  • Location: Behind left kick panel. See Fig. 1 .
• 4-Wheel Steering (HICAS) Control Unit
  • Location: On right rear quarter panel, behind trim panel.

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SENDING UNITS AND SENSORS

• ABS Sensor Front
  • Location: On each front wheel hub assembly.
• ABS Sensor (Rear)
  • Location: On rear differential companion flange.
• AT Fluid Temperature Sensor
  • Location: In transmission control valve lower body. See Fig. 3 .
• AT RPM Sensor
  • Location: On left top rear of transmission. See Fig. 3 .
• Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Location: On front corner of intake manifold. See Fig. 4 .
• Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Location: In distributor. See Fig. 4 .
• Detonation/Knock Sensor
  • Location: On right side of engine block. See Fig. 4 .
• EGR Temperature Sensor (Calif.)
  • Location: On exhaust manifold, near EGR control valve. See Fig. 4 .
• Mass Airflow Sensor
  • Location: On left front corner of engine compartment, near air cleaner. See Fig. 4 .
• Throttle Position Sensor
  • Location: On intake manifold, near throttle chamber. See Fig. 4 .
• Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Location: On transmission tail shaft. See Fig. 1 .
• Wheel Steering (HICAS) Steering Angle Sensor
  • Location: On steering column.

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MOTORS

• ABS Actuator
  • Location: On right rear corner of engine compartment, near wiper motor.
• ASCD Pump (W/ABS)
  • Location: On left rear corner of engine compartment, behind strut tower. See Fig. 2 .
• ASCD Pump (W/O ABS)
  • Location: On right rear corner of engine compartment, near wiper motor. See Fig. 2 .
• Fuel Pump
  • Location: Inside fuel tank.
• Windshield Wiper Motor (Front)
  • Location: On right side of firewall. See Fig. 2 .
• Windshield Wiper Motor (Rear)
  • Location: On left side of liftgate, behind trim panel.

SOLENOIDS AND SOLENOID VALVES

• Automatic Transmission (AT) Solenoids
  • AT Line Pressure Solenoid In transmission control valve upper body. See Fig. 3.
  • AT Lock-Up Solenoid In transmission control valve lower body. See Fig. 3.
  • AT Overrun Clutch Solenoid In transmission control valve upper body. See Fig. 3.
  • AT Shift Solenoids "A" and "B" In transmission control valve upper body. See Fig. 3.
• Auxiliary Air Control (AAC) Valve
  • Location: On intake manifold, on right rear side of engine. See Fig. 4.
• EGR/Canister Control Solenoid
  • Location: On top rear of engine. See Fig. 4.
• Fast Idle Control Device (FICD) Solenoid
  • Location: On intake manifold, on right rear side of engine. See Fig. 4.
• Key Lock Solenoid
  • Location: Integral of ignition key lock assembly.
• Pulsed Secondary Air Injection (PAIR) Solenoid Valve
  • Location: On left side of engine compartment, near distributor. See Fig. 4.
• Shift Lock Solenoid (AT)
  • Location: Under floor console, at base of gear selector.
• Swirl Control Valve (SCV) Solenoid
  • Location: On intake manifold, on rear of engine. See Fig. 4.
• 4-Wheel Steering (HICAS) Solenoid
  • Location: On right side of engine compartment.

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SWITCHES

• AC Ambient Temperature Switch
  • Location: On front center of radiator support, near hood latch.
• AC Dual-Pressure Switch
  • Location: On right front of engine compartment, on top of receiver-drier.
• ASCD Cancel Switch
  • Location: On bracket, above brake pedal. See Fig. 1.
• Back-Up Light Switch (MT)
  • Location: On right side of transmission.
• Brake/Stoplight Switch
  • Location: On bracket, above brake pedal. See Fig. 1.
• Clutch Interlock Switch (MT)
  • Location: On bracket, above clutch pedal.
• Inhibitor Switch (AT)
  • Location: On right side of transmission. See Fig. 3.
• Kickdown Switch (AT)
  • Location: On bracket, above accelerator pedal. See Fig. 1.
• Neutral Switch (MT)
  • Location: On right side of transmission extension housing.
• Oil Pressure Switch
  • Location: On right side of engine block, near oil filter.
• Parking Brake Switch
  • Location: On base of parking brake lever.
• Power Steering Pressure Switch
  • Location: On power steering high pressure line.
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
  • Location: On driver's seat belt buckle assembly.
• Shift Control Detention Switch
  • Location: Under floor console, at base of gear selector.
• Throttle Position Switch
  • Location: On throttle body, part of throttle position sensor. See Fig. 4.

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MISCELLANEOUS

• AC-Heater Blower Motor Resistor
  • Location: Under right side of dash, on cooling unit.
• AC Thermo Control Amplifier
  • Location: Under right side of dash, on cooling unit.
• Data Link Connector (CONSULT Tester) ECCS Check Connector
  • Location: Under left side of dash, bottom of fuse/relay block.
• HICAS Check Connector
  • Location: Under left side of dash.
• Dropping Resistor (AT)
  • Location: On left front corner of engine compartment, near ignition coil. See Fig. 2 and Fig. 3.
• Power Transistor
  • Location: On left side of engine compartment, on strut tower. See Fig. 4.
• Windshield Wiper Amplifier (Front W/ABS)
  • Location: On right rear of front inner fender panel. See Fig. 2.
• Windshield Wiper Amplifier (Front W/O ABS)
  • Location: On left rear of front inner fender panel. See Fig. 2 .
• Windshield Wiper Amplifier (Rear)
  • Location: In trunk, behind rear trim panel (on center brace).

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COMPONENT LOCATION GRAPHICS

NOTE: Figures may show multiple component locations. Refer to appropriate table for proper figure references.

Fig. 1: Component Locations (1 Of 4)

Fig. 2: Component Locations (2 Of 4)

Fig. 3: Component Locations (3 Of 4)

Fig. 4: Component Locations (4 Of 4)




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Nissan 240sx S13

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