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Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Testing and Inspection





HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

(a) Disconnect the connector from the ambient temperature sensor.





(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance:





NOTICE:
* Hold the sensor only by its connector. Touching the sensor may change the resistance value.
* When measuring, the sensor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.

HINT
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).