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Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Specifications


Base Ignition Timing [1]
At idle 5° BTDC

Advance Ignition Timing [2]
At idle 8° BTDC At Idle

Coolant Temperature Switch [3]
Closed 222° F (108° C)
Open 235° F (113° C)

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 2.5K Ohms
At 176° F (80° C) 300 Ohms

Fuel Injector Coil Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 13 - 16 Ohms

Idle Speed Control Servo Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 5 - 35 Ohms

Intake Air Temperature Sensor Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 2.7K Ohms
At 176° F (80° C) 300 Ohms

Motor Position Sensor Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 4 - 6K Ohms

Purge Control Solenoid Valve Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 36 - 44 Ohms

Throttle Position Sensor Adjustment Voltage
At Curb Idle 0.48 - 0.52 Volts

Throttle Position Sensor Resistance
Varies between 3.5K - 6.5K Ohms


[1] Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.
[2] Not adjustable.
[3] A/C only.
[4] California only.