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Evaporator Temperature Sensor

Remove center console to access evaporator temperature sensor. Using a DVOM, test resistance at sensor terminals and compare to specifications in EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES  table. Replace sensor if not within specifications.

EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES

Temperature - F°(C°) Ohms
95 (35) 1700-1900
86 (30) 2100-2300
77 (25) 2600-2900
68 (20) 3300-3600
59 (15) 4200-4500
50 (10) 5300-5600
41 (5) 6800-7200
32 (0) 8400-9200
23 (-5) 11400-11900