Sensor Resistance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
For correct circuit identification and connector terminal locations, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION and/or WIRING DIAGRAMS
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Disconnect appropriate sensor. Measure resistance across sensor terminal. If resistance is not as specified, replace appropriate sensor.
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES
| Temperature - °F (°C) | Minimum Resistance - k/Ohms | Maximum Resistance - k/Ohms |
|---|---|---|
| -40 (-40) | 31.16 | 38.21 |
| -31 (-35) | 22.63 | 27.40 |
| -22 (-30) | 16.61 | 19.85 |
| -13 (-25) | 12.30 | 14.51 |
| -4 (-20) | 9.19 | 10.71 |
| 5 (-15) | 6.93 | 7.97 |
| 14 (-10) | 5.27 | 5.98 |
| 23 (-5) | 4.03 | 4.52 |
| 32 (0) | 3.11 | 3.44 |
| 41 (5) | 2.43 | 2.66 |
| 50 (10) | 1.91 | 2.07 |
| 59 (15) | 1.51 | 1.62 |
| 68 (20) | 1.21 | 1.28 |
| 77 (25) | 0.97 | 1.02 |
| 86 (30) | 0.78 | 0.82 |
| 95 (35) | 0.63 | 0.67 |
| 104 (40) | 0.51 | 0.55 |
INSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES
| Temperature - °F (°C) | Minimum Resistance - k/Ohms | Maximum Resistance - k/Ohms |
|---|---|---|
| -40 (-40) | 94.00 | 107.39 |
| -31 (-35) | 67.89 | 77.01 |
| -22 (-30) | 49.54 | 55.79 |
| -13 (-25) | 36.51 | 40.82 |
| -4 (-20) | 27.16 | 30.15 |
| 5 (-15) | 20.38 | 22.47 |
| 14 (-10) | 15.42 | 16.89 |
| 23 (-5) | 11.76 | 12.80 |
| 32 (0) | 9.03 | 9.77 |
| 41 (5) | 7.01 | 7.53 |
| 50 (10) | 5.47 | 5.85 |
| 59 (15) | 4.31 | 4.58 |
| 68 (20) | 3.41 | 3.61 |
| 77 (25) | 2.72 | 2.86 |
| 86 (30) | 2.17 | 2.29 |
| 95 (35) | 1.74 | 1.85 |
| 104 (40) | 1.41 | 1.50 |