Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Cabin Temperature Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair





Inspection

1. Ignition "ON"
2. Blow air with changing temperature to the in car sensor air inlet. Measure sensor resistance between 1 and 2 terminals.









Specification






NOTE:
In car sensor is negative type thermistor that resistance will rise with lower temperature, and reduce with higher temperature.

Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the right center air vent and then disconnect the incar sensor connector (A).




3. Remove the incar sensor (B) from center air vent.




4. Installation is the reverse order of removal.