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Sensor Circuit Test

SENSOR CIRCUIT TEST
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Unplug the ambient temperature sensor wire harness connector and the overhead console wire harness connector.
2. Connect a jumper wire between the two terminals in the body half of the sensor wire harness connector.
3. Check for continuity between the sensor return circuit and the ambient temperature sensor signal circuit cavities of the overhead console wire harness connector. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 4, If not OK, repair the open circuit as required.
4. Remove the jumper wire from the ambient temperature sensor wire harness connector. Check for continuity between the sensor return circuit cavity of the overhead console wire harness connector and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the short circuit as required.
5. Check for continuity between the ambient temperature sensor signal circuit cavity of the overhead console wire harness connector and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, see the Trip Computer, Compass, and Thermometer Display Module diagnosis. If not OK, repair the short circuit as required.