Ambient Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Sentra. 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.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Ambient Sensor Harness Connector And Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 2 And 1
AMBIENT SENSOR - TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION
| Temperature °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 |
If NG, replace ambient sensor.