THERMISTOR INSPECTION
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the cooling unit. (See COOLING UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the thermistor. (See COOLING UNIT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Connect the thermistor connector to the wiring harness connector.
6. Turn the ignition switch to on position.
7. Turn the A/C switch on.
8. Turn the fan switch on.
9. Immerse the sensor part of thermistor in a container of ice water.
10. Verify that magnetic clutch operate as shown below.
Water temperature |
Differential |
Magnetic clutch |
---|---|---|
0—3°C
{32—37°F}
|
3—5°C
{38—41°F}
|
OFF
|
13—17°C
{34—62°F}
|
2—6°C
{36—42°F}
|
OFF
|