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Sensor Operating Specifications

NOTE: Perform all voltage tests with a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance, unless stated otherwise in test procedure.
NOTE: Air temperature sensor is mounted on intake air box. For sensor specifications, see Fig 1.
Fig 1: Air Temperature Sensor Specifications Chart
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COLD START INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Ohms
Tercel 2.0-4.0
(1) Measure resistance between injector terminals.
COLD START INJECTOR TIME SWITCH RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Terminals Temperature: °F (°C) Ohms
STA-STJ Below 86 (30) 20-40
" Above 104 (40) 40-60
STA-Ground N/A 20-80
NOTE: For coolant temperature sensor specifications, see Fig 2.
Fig 2: Coolant Temperature Sensor Specifications
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EGR GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature: °F (°C) (1) Ohms
122 (50) 69.40-88.50
212 (100) 11.89-14.37
302 (150) 2.79-3.59
(1) Measure resistance between sensor terminals.
FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Ohms
Tercel Approx. 13.8
(1) Measured across terminals at 68°F (20°C).
TPS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Terminal Clearance: In. (mm) Ohms
VTA & E2 0 (0) 200-800
" Fully Open 3300-10,000
IDL & E2 .020 (.50) 2300 Or Less
" .028 (.70) Infinity
VC & E2 N/A 3000-7000
VACUUM SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Vacuum: In. Hg (2) Voltage Drop
3.94 .3-.5
7.87 .7-.9
11.81 1.1-1.3
15.75 1.5-1.7
19.69 1.9-2.1
(1) Vacuum sensor is also known as MAP sensor.
(2) Voltage drop is from measured voltage of pressure sensor (harness connector terminals VCC and E2). Measure voltage between ECU connector terminals PIM and E2. See I - SYS/COMP TESTS article in this section.