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Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Switch: Testing and Inspection

Evaporator Sensor

INSPECTION

On- the vehicle inspection

PREPARATION TOOL:
SUBARU SELECT MONITOR III KIT
Circuit tester
Thermometer


1. Prepare the vehicle.

NOTE: Check that the ambient temperature is 25 - 40°C (77 - 104°F) and humidity is 30% - 80%.
- Place the vehicle in the enclosed space such as maintenance room or in the shade and windless condition.
- Open all windows.

2. Set the vehicle to the following conditions.






3. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, check [[Evaporator Temperature]].

NOTE: For detailed procedures, refer to "PC application help for Subaru Select Monitor".

1. Idle the engine for 15 minutes, and then compare the air flow outlet temperature with [[Evaporator Temperature]].

NOTE: Obtain the air flow outlet temperature by measuring the average temperature of center grille assembly and side grille assembly.

2. Do the air flow outlet temperature and [[Evaporator Temperature]] differ by 3°C (5.4°F) or more?
- Yes -> Go to step 4).
- No -> Evaporator sensor is normal.

4. Perform the inspection of evaporator sensor.
1. Disconnect the evaporator sensor connector.
2. Is the resistance between evaporator sensor terminals within the specification?






- Yes -> Evaporator sensor is normal.
- No -> Replace the evaporator sensor.