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Inside Temperature Sensor

NOTE: Disconnect electrical harness connector from rear of sensor before testing.

Using an ohmmeter, test between all sensor terminals listed in INSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES  table. Replace sensor if resistance is not within test values.

INSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES

Temperature - F°(C°) Ohms
Between Terminals No. 1 & 3 (1)(2)
77 (25) 24.5-41.5
Between Terminals No. 2 & 3 (3)(2)
104 (40) 4700-5400
86 (30) 7500-8400
77 (25) 9500-10,500
68 (20) 12,000-13,300
59 (15) 15,100-17,200
50 (10) 19,400-22,100
32 (0) 32,400-37,700
(1) Green/Yellow wire.
(2) Brown wire.
(3) Blue wire.