Outside Air Temperature Sensor Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove front bumper .
Disconnect outside air temperature sensor connector (1).
Remove outside air temperature sensor from 4WD air pump assembly bracket (2) (H25 engine model) or front bumper member (3) (H27 engine model).

Fig 1: Removing Outside Air Temperature Sensor From 4WD Air Pump Assembly Bracket
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Immerse temperature sensing part of outside air temperature sensor (1) in ice water and measure resistance between sensor terminals while heating water gradually.

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Sensor Terminals
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