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Test 7: Outside Temperature Display

Disconnect instrument cluster harness connector No. 1. See Figure . Measure outside side air temperature. Measure resistance between terminals No. 1 and 2 at instrument cluster harness connector No. 2. Ensure resistance is as specified in table. See OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TESTING  . If resistance is as specified, check electronic circuit board. If circuit board is okay, replace outside temperature display. If resistance is not as specified, check wiring. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If wiring is okay, replace outside temperature sensor.

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY TESTING

Air Temperature °F (°C) Resistance (Ohms)
-4 (-20) 29,000
32 (0) 9800
68 (20) 3700
104 (40) 1600