FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Air Temperature Sensor ( Ambient / Intake ): Testing and Inspection

1. Disconnect the Air-flow Sensor connector.

Testing The Intake Air Temperature Sensor:




Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector For Turbo Models:






2. Measure the resistance using an ohmmeter connected to terminals (# 4 and # 6 Non-Turbo models) or (# 6 and # 8 Turbo models).
Refer to SPECIFICATIONS/ELECTRICAL.

Using a Hair Dryer:






3. While heating the temperature sensor with a hair dryer, measure the resistance.
As the temperature increases, the resistance should decrease. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS/ELECTRICAL.