Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Testing and Inspection
PROCEDURE1. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the sensor.
2. Test the resistance of the sensor with a input impedance (digital) volt-ohmmeter.
^ The resistance should be less than 1000 ohms with the engine warm. Replace the sensor if it is not within the range of resistance specified in the chart.
3. Test the resistance of the wire harness.
^ This is done between the engine controller wire harness connector (terminal 2) and the sensor connector terminal. Also check continuity between terminal 4 to the sensor connector terminal. Repair the wire harness as necessary if the resistance is greater than 1 ohm.
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE (OHMS)
°C °F MIN MAX
-40 -4O 291,490 381,710
-20 -4 85,850 108,390
-10 14 49,250 61,430
0 32 29,330 35,990
10 50 17,990 21,810
20 68 11,370 13,610
25 77 9,120 10,880
30 86 7,370 8,750
40 104 4,900 5,750
50 122 3,330 3,880
60 14O 2,310 2,670
70 158 1,630 1,870
80 176 1,170 1,340
90 194 860 970
100 212 640 720
110 230 480 540
120 248 370 410