Testing Sensor Circuit For An Open
- Use Tester voltmeter probe, position voltage knob in the probe position, attach Tester ground clip to car and disconnect power plug from amplifier.
- Place ignition switch in the accessory position, then test for battery voltage at both terminals on all three connectors. Obtaining a voltage reading at both terminals indicates a good sensor or potentiometer. Obtaining a voltage reading at one terminal only indicates an open circuit in the sensor or potentiometer. Replace sensor or potentiometer.
- No voltage at either terminal on a sensor or potentiometer indicates the open circuit is at one of the other sensors or the battery feed wire to the sensor circuit is open.
| Temp. | Outside Sensor Ohms | Sensor on Control Ohms |
|---|---|---|
| 60° | 44 | 95 |
| 65° | 41 | 86 |
| 70° | 38 | 76 |
| 75° | 36 | 68 |
| 80° | 34 | 60 |
| 85° | 32 | 55 |
| 90° | 30 | 50 |
| 95° | 27 | 45 |
| 100° | 23 | 40 |
| Sensor Resistance (except node) (Plus or minus 5%) | ||
| Temp. | Duct Sensor Ohms | Ambient Sensor Ohms | In-Car Sensor Ohms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60° | 58 | 40 | 95 |
| 65° | 56 | 37 | 86 |
| 70° | 53 | 35 | 76 |
| 75° | 50 | 34 | 68 |
| 80° | 47 1/2 | 32 | 60 |
| 85° | 45 | 30 | 55 |
| 90° | 42 1/2 | 28 | 50 |
| 95° | 39 | 27 | 45 |
| 100° | 37 1/2 | 25 | 40 |
| Sensor Resistance (Toronado) (Plus or minus 5%) | |||