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P1493

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Tests 4 - 6:




SYMPTOM
P1493-AMBIENT/BATT TEMP SEN VOLTS TOO LOW

WHEN MONITORED
The ignition key ON.

SET CONDITION
Ambient Temperature Sensor is less than 0.98 volt at the PCM for 5 seconds.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Intermittent Condition
- Ambient Temperature Sensor Internal Failure
- Ambient Temperature Sensor Signal Shorted To Ground
- Ambient Temperature Sensor Signal Shorted To Sensor Ground Circuit
- PCM Terminal Condition
- PCM