Outside Air Temperature Sensor - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

Climate Control
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
Replacement
1. Lift the tab (A) to release the lock, and remove the
outside air temperature sensor (B). then disconnect
the 2P connector (C).
2. Installthe sensor in the reverse older of removal.
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Outside Air Temperature Sensor
Test
Dip the sensor in ice water, and measure the resistance.
Then pour warm water on the sensor. and check for a
change in resistance.
Compare the resistance reading between the No. 1 and
No, 2 terminals ofthe outside air temperature sensor
with the specifications shown in the graph; the
resistance should be within the specifications.
OUTSIDE
RESISTANCE
( k 0 )
14 32 50 68 86 10,1'F
-10 0 10 20 30 40"c
TEMPERATURE
AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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