LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Acura >> 2002 >> 3.2CL Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) >> HVAC Control Systems >> Automatic A/C Systems >> Evaporator Temperature Sensor Test
July 1: So it begins. Don't worry, this is not in the correct legal jurisdiction!

Evaporator Temperature Sensor Test

  1. Dip the sensor in ice water, and measure the resistance between its terminals.
    Fig 1: Checking Evaporator Temperature Sensor Resistance
    G01165306Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Then pour hot water on the sensor, and check for a change in resistance.
  3. Compare the resistance readings with the specifications shown in the graph; the resistance should be within the specifications.
    Fig 2: Evaporator Temperature Sensor Temperature/Resistance Chart
    G01165307Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.