Checking the outside temperature sensor

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch ON Position

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• Ignition on.

  Read off the external temperature sensor's signal by clicking on the symbol for VCT2000. Compare with table in link below.

  Other information: 

  • See Outer temperature sensor
  • See Location of components
  • See Signal specification
  Fig 2: Identifying Connector

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  Fig 3: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool

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Is the signal OK? 

• YES 

  Refer to Signal too high. Intermittent fault 

• NO 

  Refer to Checking connector