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Cabin Temperature Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair





Inspection

1. Ignition "ON"
2. Blow air with changing temperature to the in car sensor air inlet. Measure sensor resistance between 2 and 4 terminals.

Specification






NOTE:
In car sensor is negative type thermistor that resistance will rise with lower temperature, and reduce with higher temperature.

Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad side cover (A).




3. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the lower panel (A).




4. Disconnect the connector (A).








5. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the reinforcing panel (A).




6. Disconnect the connector of in-car sensor. Loosen the mounting 2 screws and then remove the in-car sensor (B).




7. Installation is the reverse order of removal.