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Electrical Specifications

Air Flow Sensor
At 750 RPM 40 - 60 Hz
At 2,000 RPM 85 - 105 Hz

Barometric Pressure Sensor Voltage
(W/ key on and engine off)
At sea level Approximately 4.0 volts
At 2,000 ft. Approximately 3.75 volts
At 4,000 ft. Approximately 3.50 volts
At 6,000 ft. Approximately 3.25 volts

EGR Temperature Sensor Resistance [3]
At 122° F (50° C) 60 - 83 kOhms
At 212° F (100° C) 11 - 14 kOhms

EGR Control Solenoid Valve Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 36 - 44 Ohms

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Resistance
At 32° F (0° C) 5.9K Ohms
At 68° F (20° C) 2.5K Ohms
At 104° F (40° C) 1.1K Ohms
At 176° F (80° C) 300 Ohms

Fuel Injector Coil Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 13 - 16 Ohms

Idle Speed Control Servo Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 5 - 35 Ohms

Ignition Timing
Base [1] 5° BTDC At Idle
Advance [2] 8° BTDC At Idle

Intake Air Temperature Sensor Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 2.7 kOhms
At 176° F (80° C) 300 Ohms

Motor Position Sensor Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 4 - 6 kOhms

Purge Control Solenoid Valve Resistance
At 68° F (20° C) 36 - 44 Ohms

Throttle Position Sensor Adjustment Voltage
At Curb Idle 0.48 - 0.52 Volts

Throttle Position Sensor Resistance
Varies between 3.5 - 6.5 kOhms


[1] With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded.
[2] Not adjustable (under computer control).
[3] California only.