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Duct Temperature Sensor: Inspection

  1. INSPECT DUCT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Remove the air duct sensor.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      RESISTANCE REFERENCE

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 at 10°C (50°F) 9.4 to 10.5 kΩ
      1 - 2 at 15°C (59°F) 7.5 to 8.3 kΩ
      1 - 2 at 20°C (68°F) 6.0 to 6.5 kΩ
      1 - 2 at 25°C (77°F) 4.5 to 5.2 kΩ
      1 - 2 at 30°C (86°F) 3.8 to 4.2 kΩ
      1 - 2 at 35°C (95°F) 3.1 to 3.4 kΩ
      1 - 2 at 40°C (104°F) 2.5 to 2.8 kΩ
      1 - 2 at 45°C (113°F) 2.0 to 2.3 kΩ
      1 - 2 at 50°C (122°F) 1.6 to 2.0 kΩ
      1 - 2 at 55°C (131°F) 1.3 to 1.6 kΩ
      1 - 2 at 60°C (140°F) 1.1 to 1.4 kΩ
      NOTE:
      • Touching the sensor even slightly may change the resistance value. Hold the connector of the sensor.
      • When measuring the resistance, the sensor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.

      HINT:

      As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see Fig 1).

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

      Fig 1: Resistance And Temperature Graph
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