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Electrical Component Locator Buick Park Avenue II

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS

ComponentComponent Location
A/C CLU RelayIn underhood junction block.
Accy RelayIn I/P junction block.
Cooling Fan No. 1 Relay (High Speed)In underhood junction block.
Cooling Fan No. 2 Relay (Low Speed)In underhood junction block.
Cooling Fan Relay (Series/Parallel)In underhood junction block.
ELC RelayIn rear junction block.
F/Pump RelayIn underhood junction block.
Horn RelayIn underhood junction block.
HTD BK LITE RelayIn rear junction block.
IGN RelayIn underhood junction block.
IGN No. 3 RelayIn I/P junction block.
PERIM LP RelayIn I/P junction block.
RAP RelayIn rear junction block.
THFT Relay (2)In underhood junction block.
Trunk Lid Release RelayIn rear junction block.

BUZZERS, RELAYS & TIMERS

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

ComponentComponent Location
Diode, A/C CompressorNear A/C compressor, in harness.
I/P Junction BlockBehind glove box. (Scheme 3)
Rear Junction BlockBelow right side of rear seat. (Scheme 3)
Underhood Junction BlockOn right front of engine compartment, near battery. (Scheme 3)
Underhood Maxi-Fuse BlockOn right front of engine compartment, forward of strut tower. (Scheme 3)

CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES

CONTROL UNITS

ComponentComponent Location
Air Mix Actuator (2)Behind center right side of dash, on right of HVAC module.
Blower Control ModuleBehind right side of dash, on heater & A/C case. (Scheme 3)
Body Control Module (SBM)Behind glove box. (Scheme 3)
Bose Radio AmplifierUnder left side of rear package shelf. (Scheme 3)
Cruise Control ModuleOn firewall, near brake master cylinder. (Scheme 3)
Door Module (DDM), Driver'sInside driver's door, above radio speaker.
Door Module (PDM), Passenger'sInside front passenger's door, above radio speaker.
Door Module (RDM), RearUnder right side of rear seat.
Electronic Brake/Traction Control Module (EBTCM)On left front corner of engine compartment, near base of radiator support. (Scheme 3)
Fuel Pump Control ModuleOn right side of rear compartment, behind wheelwell. (Scheme 3)
Head-Up Display (HUD) ModuleBehind upper left side of dash. (Scheme 3)
Heated Seat Module (2)On underside of respective front seat.
Heater & A/C ProgrammerBehind right side of dash, near rear of glove box.
Ignition Control Module (3.8L VIN K)At left front of engine, under ignition coils. (Scheme 1)
Ignition Control Module (3.8L VIN 1)At left front of engine, under ignition coils. (Scheme 2)
Inflatable Restraint Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM)Below right front seat, under carpet.
Lamp Control Module (LCM)Behind left side of dash, right of steering column. (Scheme 3)
Memory Seat Module (MSM)On underside of left front seat, on seat adjuster frame.
Panel Dimming ModuleBehind left side of dash, right of steering column. (Scheme 3)
PASS Key III ModuleBehind dash, on steering column.
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)On left front of engine compartment, in air cleaner housing. (Scheme 3)
Radio Antenna ModuleBehind left rear upper sail trim panel. (Scheme 3)
Remote Function Actuator (RFA) ModuleUnder center of rear package shelf. (Scheme 3)
Sun Roof Control ModuleOn rear underside of roof. (Scheme 3)
Turn Signal FlasherBehind dash, right of steering column carrier.

CONTROL UNITS

MOTORS

ComponentComponent Location
Blower MotorBehind right side of dash.
Cooling Fan Motor (2)On rear side of radiator.
Door Lock Actuator (4)In respective door, in door latch assembly.
Forward/Back Motor (2)On underside of respective front seat, on seat adjuster frame.
Headrest Motor (2)On seat back of respective front seat.
Height Motor, Front (2)On underside of respective front seat, on seat adjuster frame.
Height Motor, Rear (2)On underside of respective front seat, on seat adjuster frame.
Lumbar In/Out Motor (2)On seat back of respective front seat.
Lumbar Up/Down Motor (2)On seat back of respective front seat.
Recline Motor (2)On underside of respective front seat, on seat adjuster frame.
Sun Roof MotorOn rear underside of roof.
Window Motor (4)In respective door.
Windshield Washer Pump MotorOn washer fluid reservoir, left rear of engine compartment.
Windshield Wiper MotorOn right side of firewall.

MOTORS

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS

ComponentComponent Location
A/C Pressure SensorNear A/C compressor, on hose assembly.
A/C Temperature Sensor (Right/Left)On dash, behind respective center A/C vent.
Ambient Air Temperature SensorOn center front of engine compartment, on hood latch brace.
Ambient Light SensorOn top center of dash.
Automatic Level Control SensorAt left front side of rear suspension support assembly.
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (3.8L VIN K)On right front of engine, above crankshaft balancer. (Scheme 1)
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1)On right front of engine, above crankshaft balancer. (Scheme 2)
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor (3.8L VIN K)On left front of engine, next to crankshaft balancer. (Scheme 1)
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1)On left front of engine, next to crankshaft balancer. (Scheme 2)
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) SensorOn left rear of engine, under thermostat housing.
Heater Temperature Sensor (Right/Left)On respective side of dash, above sound insulator panel.
Height Position Sensor, FrontUnder left front seat, on seat adjuster frame.
Height Position Sensor, RearUnder left front seat, on seat adjuster frame.
Inside Air Temperature SensorIn left knee bolster, right of steering column.
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) SensorIn air intake assembly.
Knock Sensor (Bank 1)On left side of engine, near starter.
Knock Sensor (Bank 2)On right side of engine, below exhaust manifold.
Lumbar In/Out Position SensorOn left front seat back.
Lumbar Up/Down Position SensorOn left front seat back.
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (3.8L VIN K)On top right side of engine. (Scheme 1)
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1)On top right side of engine. (Scheme 2)
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (3.8L VIN K)At rear of engine, in intake duct. (Scheme 1)
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1)At rear of engine, in intake duct. (Scheme 2)
Outside Moisture SensorAbove rear view mirror. (Scheme 3)
Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Front Heated)On right exhaust manifold.
Oxygen Sensor (Post Catalytic Converter)On exhaust system, rear of catalytic converter.
Recline Position SensorOn underside of left front seat, on seat adjuster frame.
Sun Load Temperature Sensor (Right/Left)On respective side of dash, in defroster grille.
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (3.8L VIN K)On throttle body. (Scheme 1)
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor (3.8L VIN 1)On throttle body. (Scheme 2)
Vehicle Speed SensorIn lower right rear of engine compartment, on transaxle.
Wheel Speed Sensors (4)On respective brake assemblies, on back of hub.

SENDING UNITS & SENSORS

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES

ComponentComponent Location
Air Inlet ActuatorBehind right side of dash, right of blower motor.
Boost Control Solenoid (3.8L VIN 1)On top left rear of engine, near oil fill. (Scheme 2)
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Canister Vent SolenoidBelow rear of vehicle, on EVAP canister.
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Purge Valve (3.8L VIN K)On top right side of engine. (Scheme 1)
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Purge Valve (3.8L VIN 1)On top right rear of engine. (Scheme 2)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (3.8L VIN K)On top right rear of engine. (Scheme 1)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve (3.8L VIN 1)On top right rear of engine. (Scheme 2)
Fuel Door Release SolenoidIn left quarter panel, at fuel filler door pocket.
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (3.8L VIN K)On top of throttle body. (Scheme 1)
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (3.8L VIN 1)On top of throttle body. (Scheme 2)
Rear Compartment Lid Release ActuatorOn rear compartment lid latch.
Shift Interlock SolenoidOn base of steering column.
Variable Power Steering SolenoidOn power steering rack.

SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES

SWITCHES

ComponentComponent Location
ABS/TCC SwitchBehind dash, on brake pedal support.
Brake Fluid Level SwitchOn master cylinder reservoir.
Coolant Level SwitchOn right front of engine compartment, mounted in right radiator tank.
Engine Oil Level Switch (3.8L VIN K)On engine oil pan. (Scheme 1)
Engine Oil Level Switch (3.8L VIN 1)On engine oil pan.
Engine Oil Pressure SwitchOn front of engine, below power steering pump.
Park Brake SwitchOn top of park brake assembly.
Park/Neutral Position (PNP) SwitchOn top right front of transaxle.
Rear Compartment Lid Latch SwitchOn center of rear compartment, on latch.
Seat Belt Switch (2)In respective front seat buckle assembly.
Stoplamp/BTSI SwitchBehind dash, on brake pedal support.
Trunk Lid Ajar SwitchOn center of trunk lid.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level SwitchOn washer fluid reservoir, left rear of engine compartment.

SWITCHES

MISCELLANEOUS

ComponentComponent Location
Automatic Level Control CompressorOn right rear of vehicle, right of rear frame rail.
Cellular Telephone ModuleBehind right rear wheelwell.
Data Link Connector (DLC)Under left side of dash.
Fuel Injectors (6)On top of engine, in intake runners.
Fuel Tank UnitOn top of fuel tank.

MISCELLANEOUS

CONNECTORS

ComponentComponent Location
C100 (20 Pin)Below throttle body.
C101 (Gray, 10 Pin)Near strut tower.
C107 (Black, 8 Pin)Near ignition coils.
C112 (Medium Gray, 5 Pin)Near headlight.
C113 (Natural, 5 Pin)Near windshield washer reservoir.
C114 (Medium Gray, 5 Pin)Near headlight.
C115 (Medium Gray, 5 Pin)Near windshield washer reservoir.
C116 (Black, 10 Pin)Near windshield wiper motor.
C117 (Medium Gray, 5 Pin)Near windshield wiper motor.
C119 (1 Pin)In left front corner of engine compartment.
C201 (Natural, 10 Pin)Left of steering column.
C202 (Light Blue, 24 Pin)Left of steering column.
C203 (White, 16 Pin)Left of steering column.
C204 (Black, 23 Pin)Under right side of dash.
C205 (Black, 16 Pin)On HVAC module.
C206 (Pink, 24 Pin)Above steering column.
C207 (Gray, 6 Pin)Under defroster grille.
C208 (Black, 2 Pin)Under center of dash.
C302 (Black, 7 Pin)Near P700.
C304 (Black, 7 Pin)Near P800.
C305 (Blue, 8 Pin)On upper sail panel.
C307 (Natural, 10 Pin)On upper sail panel.
C308 (White, 16 Pin)Under center console.
C309 (Black, 23 Pin)Below left front seat.
C310 (Blue, 24 Pin)In right front of rear compartment.
C314 (Black, 16 Pin)Below front seat.
C323 (Natural, 10 Pin)In left rear of center console.
C401 (Black, 6 Pin)In left rear of rear compartment lid.
C404 (Black, 4 Pin)Near left taillight.
C405 (Black, 4 Pin)Near right taillight.
C420 (Black, 7 Pin)Near fuel tank unit.
C500 (Natural, 10 Pin)Under left front door trim panel.
C700 (Natural, 10 Pin)Under left rear door trim panel.
C800 (Natural, 10 Pin)Under right rear door trim panel.

CONNECTORS

GROUNDS

ComponentComponent Location
G100Below ignition control module.
G101Below power steering pump.
G102Near starter motor.
G103Near underhood fuse block.
G104Near base of windshield washer reservoir.
G105Near base of underhood junction block.
G106Near base of air cleaner housing.
G201Under kick panel trim plate.
G202Under kick panel trim plate.
G306Under right front seat.
G400On rear of wheelwell.
G402On rear of wheelwell.

GROUNDS

SPLICES

ComponentComponent Location
S100In body harness, 17 cm from C115.
S101In forward lamp harness, 54 cm from underhood fuse block.
S102In forward lamp harness, 33 cm from G106.
S103In engine harness, 27.5 cm from throttle position sensor.
S106In engine harness, 18 cm from A/C compressor clutch.
S107In engine harness, 23 cm from A/C compressor clutch.
S108In engine harness, 6 cm from cruise control module breakout.
S109In right headlamp harness, 15 cm from C114.
S110In left headlamp harness, 15 cm from C112.
S113In transaxle, 19 cm from C100.
S202In body harness, 30 cm from P100.
S203In body harness, 6 cm from P500 breakout.
S205In body harness, 38 cm from G202.
S206In body harness, 31.5 cm from G202.
S207In body harness, 30 cm from G201.
S208In body harness, 35 cm from G201.
S209In I/P harness, 47 cm from data link connector.
S210In I/P harness, 18.5 cm from head-up display module.
S213In I/P harness, 44 cm from HVAC control.
S217In knee bolster harness, 94 cm from C204.
S274In HVAC harness, 35.5 cm from mode actuator.
S298In steering column harness, 20 cm from C202.
S299In steering column harness, 20 cm from C202.
S303In headliner harness, 128.5 cm from C305.
S306In headliner harness, 58 cm from inside rearview mirror.
S307In body harness, 15 cm from sensing & diagnostic module breakout.
S330In left front seat harness, 31.5 cm from left seat switch.
S331In right front seat harness, 31.5 cm from right front seat switch.
S332In left front seat harness, 24.5 cm from C309.
S333In right front seat harness, 46 cm from right seat switch.
S338In left front seat harness, 31.5 cm from left seat switch.
S400In body harness, 30 cm from G402.
S401In body harness, 80 cm from C305.
S404In left rear corner lamp harness, 10 cm from C404.
S405In right rear corner lamp harness, 10 cm from C405.
S409In taillamp harness, 10 cm from C401.
S503In left front door harness, 29.5 cm from left door switch breakout.

SPLICES

COMPONENT LOCATION GRAPHICS

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

Engine (3.8L VIN K). Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Engine (3.8L VIN K)

Engine (3.8L VIN 1). Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Engine (3.8L VIN 1)

Vehicle Overview. Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Vehicle Overview