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Intake Sensor

INTAKE SENSOR

System Description

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

Intake Sensor




The intake sensor is located on the heater & cooling unit assembly. It converts temperature of air after if passes through the evaporator into a resistance value which is then input to the A/C auto amp.

Intake Sensor Diagnosis Procedure

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SENSOR




SYMPTOM: Intake sensor circuit is open or shorted. Using the CONSULT-III, DTC B2581 or B2582 is displayed. Without a CONSULT-III, code 56 or 57 is indicated on A/C auto amp. as a result of conducting self-diagnosis.

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Intake Sensor Component Inspection

COMPONENT INSPECTION

Intake Sensor
After disconnecting intake sensor connector, measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 at sensor harness side, using the table given.






If NG, replace intake sensor.