Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Ambient Sensor Repair Procedures
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8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
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Inspection
- Ignition switch OFF
- Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor.
- Check the resistance of the ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2, and check whether it changes when the ambient temperature changes.

1. Sensor Ground 2. Ambient Sensor Signal
SpecificationAmbient Temperature
[°C(°F)]Resistance between terminals 1 and 2 (kΩ) -30(-22) 479,22 -20(-4) 271,45 -10(14) 158,32 0 (32) 95,10 10 (50) 58,76 20 (68) 37.30 30(86) 24.27 40(104) 16.17 50(122) 11.00 - If the measured resistance does not conform to the specification, replace the ambient temperature sensor with a known good one and check that the operation is correct.
- If the problem is resolved, replace the ambient temperature sensor.
Replacement
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Disconnect the connector and remove the ambient air temperature sensor (A).

- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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