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Unit Inspection

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Preparation tool: Circuit tester 

  1. Check the resistance between in-vehicle sensor terminals.
    CAUTION: During inspection, be careful not to touch the sensor end in order to avoid misjudgment due to body temperature.
    Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between In-Vehicle Sensor Terminals
    G08316203Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    1 - 2 10°C 3.772 - 4.101 kΩ
    15°C 3.096 - 3.338 kΩ
    20°C 2.556 - 2.734 kΩ
    25°C 2.121 - 2.251 kΩ
    30°C 1.756 - 1.878 kΩ
    35°C 1.462 - 1.574 kΩ
    40°C 1.223 - 1.326 kΩ
    45°C 1.028 - 1.122 kΩ
    50°C 0.868 - 09542 kΩ
    55°C 0.7363 - 0.8147 kΩ
    60°C 0.6273 - 0.6984 kΩ
  2. Replace the in-vehicle sensor if the inspection result is not within the standard value.