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Heater Core Temperature Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair



Data


Resistance at room temperature 15 °C 15.7 kOhms ± 0.5 kOhms
25 °C 10 kOhms ± 0.5 kOhms
35 °C 6.5 kOhms ± 0.5 kOhms
operating temperature 80 °C 1.5 kOhms ± 0.5 kOhms

Removal







1 Remove radio.
2 Remove ashtray.
3 Disconnect 2-pole coupling from temperature sensor (6 or 1).







4 Remove temperature sensor (6 or 7) from heater unit.

Installation







5 Test temperature sensor (6 or 7) with ohmmeter.
6 Insert temperature sensor (6 or 7) in heater unit and connect 2-pole coupling.
7 Install radio.
8 Install ashtray.
9 Check function of automatic heating system