Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1123

In-car Temperature Sensor
Replacement
t .
Remove the in-car temperature sensor (A) from the
dashboard. then disconnect the 2P connector (B)
and the air hose (C). Be caretul not to damage the
s e n s o r a n d t h e d a s h b o a r d .
lnstall the sensor in the reverse order of removal.
Be sure to connect the air hose securely.
In-car Temperature Sensor Test
Check for a change in resistance by heating or cooling
the sensor with a hair drier.
Compare the resistance reading between the No. 1 and
No. 2 terminals of the in-car temperature sensor with
the specifications shown in the graph; the resistance
should be within the sDecifications,
RESISTANCE
{ k 0 )
14 32 50 68 86
- 1 0
0
1 0 2 0 3 0
TEMPERATURE
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1 2
1 1
1 0
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