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Cabin Temperature Sensor / Switch: Testing and Inspection





AIR CONDITIONING: ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT A/C ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR

(a) Remove the A/C room temperature sensor.

(b) Disconnect the connector from the A/C room temperature sensor.





(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Resistance:





NOTICE:
* Even slightly touching the sensor may change the resistance value. Be sure to hold the connector of the sensor.
* When measuring, the sensor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.

HINT
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (See the graph).

If the resistance value is not as specified, replace the sensor.