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Vent Air Temperature Sensor Test

Vent Air Temperature Sensor Test

1. Remove the driver's vent air temperature sensor. or passenger's vent air temperature sensor.
2. Check for a change in resistance by heating the sensor with a hair dryer or cooling the sensor in a cool cup of water.
3. Compare the resistance reading between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals of the vent air temperature sensor with the specifications shown in the graph; the resistance should be within the specifications.






4. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the driver's vent air temperature sensor or passenger's vent air temperature sensor.