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Outside Temperature Sensor

Disconnect outside temperature sensor connector. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between sensor terminals. See OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS (ME7)  table. If resistance is not as specified, replace sensor.

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS (ME7)

Temperature - °F (°C) Voltage Resistance - Ohms
0 (0) 2.92 1407
50 (10) 2.39 912.8
68 (20) 1.89 607.5
77 (25) 1.67 500
86 (30) 1.46 413.8
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS (DENSO)

Temperature - °F (°C) Voltage Resistance - Ohms
32 (0) 2.34 1407
50 (10) 1.82 912.8
68 (20) 1.38 607.5
77 (25) 1.19 500
86 (30) 1.03 413.8