Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Inspection




Outside Air Temperature Sensor Inspection

Outside Air Temperature Sensor Removal and Installation

Measure resistance of outside air temperature sensor using ohmmeter.

If check result is not as specified, replace outside air temperature sensor.

Outside air temperature sensor resistance
0 °C (32 °F): 4.928 - 6.125 kohms
25 °C (77 °F): 1.615 - 1.785 kohms
40 °C (104 °F): 0.838 - 0.986 kohms