Inside Air Temperature Sensor Inspection

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Reference: INSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Blow hot air to inside air temperature sensor (1), and measure resistance by using ohmmeter (3).
Check that the resistance decreases as temperature rises as shown.
If check result is not as specified, replace inside air temperature sensor.

Inside air temperature sensor specification
- 0 °C (32 °F): 5.22 - 5.78 kΩ
- 25 °C (77 °F): 1.61 - 1.79 kΩ
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Inside Air Temperature Sensor Connector Terminals Using Ohmmeter
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.