Repair Procedures: Inspection
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- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
- Measure the resistance between terminal "+" and "-" of the evaporator temperature sensor.
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SPECIFICATION
EVAP. TEMP. RESISTANCE VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONEvaporator Core Temperature [°C (°F)] Resistance [KΩ] Voltage [V] -20 (-4) 29.42 3.736 -10 (14) 18.01 3.221 0 (32) 11.36 2.665 10 (50) 7.362 2.125 20 (68) 4.892 1.647 30 (86) 3.326 1.248 40 (104) 2.309 0.941 50 (122) 1.635 0.704 - Connect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
- Run the engine and turn the A/C switch ON, then measure the voltage between the terminals of the harness connector.