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Ambient Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

After disconnecting ambient sensor harness connector, measure resistance between terminals 2 and 1 at sensor harness side, using the table below.

RESISTANCE CHECK CHART

Temperature 7°C (°F) Resistance kΩ
-15 (5) 12.73
-10 (14) 9.92
-5 (23) 7.80
0 (32) 6.19
5 (41) 4.95
10 (50) 3.99
15 (59) 3.24
20 (68) 2.65
25 (77) 2.19
30 (86) 1.81
35 (95) 1.51
40 (104) 1.27
45 (113) 1.07
Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 2 And 1 At Sensor Harness Side
G02524278Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

If NG, replace ambient sensor.