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Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts: Introduction: Notes

Sensor operating range information can help determine if a sensor is out of calibration. An out-of-calibration sensor may not set a trouble code, but it may cause driveability problems.

NOTE: Unless stated otherwise in test procedure, perform all voltage tests using a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature °F (°C) Ohms
-4 (-20) 10,000-20,000
32 (0) 4000-7000
68 (20) 2000-3000
104 (40) 900-1300
140 (60) 400-700
176 (80) 200-400
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature °F (°C) Ohms
-4 (-20) 10,000-20,000
32 (0) 4000-7000
68 (20) 2000-3000
104 (40) 900-1300
140 (60) 400-700
176 (80) 200-400