Ambient Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
After disconnecting ambient sensor connector, measure resistance between terminals 2 and 1 at sensor harness side. See Fig 1 and refer to AMBIENT SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS table.
AMBIENT SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS
| Temperature °C (°F) | Resistance kΩ |
|---|---|
| -15 (5) | 12.73 |
| -10 (14) | 9.92 |
| -5 (23) | 7.80 |
| 0 (32) | 6.19 |
| 5 (41) | 4.95 |
| 10 (50) | 3.99 |
| 15 (59) | 3.24 |
| 20 (68) | 2.65 |
| 25 (77) | 2.19 |
| 30 (86) | 1.81 |
| 35 (95) | 1.51 |
| 40 (104) | 1.27 |
| 45 (113) | 1.07 |
If NG, replace ambient sensor.