Outside Air Temperature Sensor Inspection (If Equipped)

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Reference: OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Measure resistance of outside air temperature sensor using an ohmmeter.

If resistance is out of specification, replace outside air temperature sensor.

Outside air temperature sensor resistance

1.62 kΩ- 1.78 kΩ at 25 °C (77 °F)

Fig 1: Inspecting Outside Air Temperature Sensor

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.