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Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair









REMOVAL and INSPECTION

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove glove box and under cover.
3. Check thermistor installed operation. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance at the connector.
4. Remove thermistor.
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the screw and thermistor from the cooling unit.
5. Check thermistor operation.
a. Place the thermistor in cold water. While varying the temperature of the water, measure the resistance at the connector and, at the same time, measure the temperature of the water with a thermometer.
b. Compare the two readings on the chart.

If the intersection is not between the two lines, replace the thermistor.

INSTALLATION

1. Install thermistor.
a. Install the thermistor with the screw.
b. Connect the connector.
2. Install glove box and under cover.
3. Connect negative cable to battery.