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Air Charge Temperature (Act) Sensor

Disconnect air charge temperature sensor. See Fig 1 for location. Set DVOM to 200 k/ohm scale. Measure resistance between sensor terminals. Refer to the ACT SENSOR RESISTANCE/VOLTAGE  and See Figure for resistance specifications.

Fig 1: Locating Air Charge Temperature (ACT) Sensor
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ACT SENSOR RESISTANCE/VOLTAGE

Sensors °F (°C) Specifications Volts (K Ohms)
ECT & ACT Sensors
248 (120) .27 (1.18)
230 (110) .35 (1.55)
212 (100) .46 (2.07)
194 (90) .60 (2.80)
176 (80) .78 (3.84)
158 (70) 1.02 (5.37)
140 (60) 1.33 (7.70)
122 (50) 1.70 (10.97)
104 (40) 2.13 (16.15)
86 (30) 2.60 (24.27)
68 (20) 3.07 (37.30)
50 (10) 3.51 (58.75)