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Component Inspection

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■ Inspect Ambient Air Temperature Sensor 

  1. Ignition "OFF"
  2. Disconnect AATS connector.
  3. Measure resistance between Pin No. 1 (signal) and Pin No. 2 (ground) terminal of the AATS. (Component Side)

    Specification: 

    Temperature Resistance (kΩ) Temperature Resistance (kΩ)
    -20 °C (-4 °F) 18.76~21.37 40 °C (104 °F) 1.504~1.616
    0 °C (32 °F) 7.26~7.954 60 °C (140 °F) 0.757~0.835
    20 °C (68 °F) 3.183~3.372 80 °C (176 °F) 0.425~0.452
    25 °C (77 °F) 2.633~2.768 100 °C (212 °F) 0.220~0.255
  4. Is the measured Value within specification?

    YES 

    NO 

    • Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
    • If problem still occurs, replace AATS and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.