Humidity Sensor Test

2008 Acura CSX Base, K20A3SECTION Humidity Sensor Test
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NOTE: Before testing the sensor, check for HVAC DTCs (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION )
  1. Remove the humidity/in-car temperature sensor (see HUMIDITY/IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT )
  2. Connect the humidity/in-car temperature sensor 4P connector
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode Measure the voltage between the terminals with the (+) probe on terminal No 2 and the (-) probe on the No 3 terminal with the connector connected
    Fig 1: Humidity/In-Car Temperature Sensor Voltage Graph
    G05988675Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. If the voltage is not as specified, replace the humidity/m-car temperature sensor (see HUMIDITY/IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT )
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