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In-Car Temperature Sensor

CAUTION: To avoid damage to sensor, use an ohmmeter with a measuring current of one milliamp or less.

Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove sensor from instrument panel. Measure resistance across sensor connector terminals at specified temperatures. See IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE  table. If resistance is not as specified, replace sensor.

IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature °F (°C) Ohms
32 (0) 6600
50 (10) 4100
68 (20) 2500
86 (30) 1700
104 (40) 1100