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Sensor Range Charts

Sensor operating range information can help determine if a sensor is out of calibration. An out-of-calibration sensor may not set a trouble code, but it may cause driveability problems.

NOTE: Perform all voltage tests using a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance, unless stated otherwise in test procedure. To identify ECU terminals, see wiring diagram in the WIRING DIAGRAMS article.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE - @ 77°F (25°C)

Application Ohms
Pathfinder 432-528
ENGINE (COOLANT) TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature °F (°C) Ohms
68 (20) 2100-2900
122 (50) 680-1000
176 (80) 300-330
194 (90) 236-260
EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature °F (°C) Ohms
212 (100) 76,770-93,830
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature °F (°C) Ohms
68 (20) 2100-2900
122 (50) 680-1000
176 (80) 300-330
194 (90) 236-260
KNOCK (DETONATION) SENSOR RESISTANCE - @ 77°F (25°C)

Application Ohms
Pathfinder Continuity To Ground
MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR VOLTAGE TEST (1)

Application Volts (2) With KOEO Volts At Idle
Pathfinder Less Than 1.0 1.5-2.0
(1) Values are approximate and vary with engine RPM.
(2) Key On, Engine Off.
OXYGEN SENSOR OPERATING RANGE

Application Volts
Front Oxygen Sensor About .35-.60
Rear Oxygen Sensor About .43-.48
OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER ELEMENT RESISTANCE - @ 77°F (25°C)

Application Ohms
Front & Rear HO2S 2.3-4.3
POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

Condition Continuity
Steering Unloaded (Not Turning Steering Wheel) No
Steering Loaded (Turning Steering Wheel) Yes
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR RESISTANCE TEST (1)

Application Wire Colors k/Ohms
Pathfinder Black & White 1.0-9.0
(1) Ensure resistance changes when opening/closing throttle.