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Test 84A - OTIS Ambient Temperature Sensor

NOTE: Perform TEST 81A  before proceeding with this test. For connector terminal ID, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION  and WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Drive vehicle to update OTIS and perform TEST VER-1 - VERIFICATION PROCEDURE  after each repair.
CAUTION: Always turn ignition off prior to disconnecting any module connector.
  1. Disconnect and remove ambient temperature sensor. Sensor is located behind front bumper, left of center. Using external ohmmeter, measure resistance between sensor terminals and compare with the AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS  table. Go to next step.
    AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

    K/Ohms Ambient Temperature
    29.3-36.0 32°F (0°C)
    18.0-22.0 50°F (10°C)
    11.4-13.6 68°F (20°C)
    9.1-10.8 77°F (25°C)
    7.4-8.7 86°F (30°C)
    4.9-5.7 104°F (40°C)
    3.3-3.8 122°F (50°C)
  2. If resistance measurement does not correspond with the AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS  table, replace sensor. If sensor is within specification, turn ignition off. Close all vehicle doors and ensure all lights are off. Wait one minute.
  3. Using scan tool in ohmmeter mode, measure resistance at terminal No. 1 (Gray/Tan wire) on ambient temperature connector. If resistance is 30 ohms or greater, go to next step. If resistance is less than 30 ohms, go to TEST 84B  .
  4. Connect jumper wire between ground and terminal No. 1 (Gray/Tan wire) on ambient sensor connector. Ensure ignition is off. Disconnect Body Control Module (BCM) Bone connector. BCM is located behind right kick panel. Go to next step.
  5. Using scan tool in ohmmeter mode, measure resistance at terminal No. 15 (Gray/Tan wire) on BCM Bone connector. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace BCM. If resistance is 5 ohms or greater, repair open Gray/Tan wire.