Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC

1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)SECTION Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC
Resistance depending on temerature
2.69-3.46 at 0 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Celsius (K ohms @ deg C)
1.74-2.11 at 10 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Celsius (K ohms @ deg C)
1.15-1.32 at 20 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Celsius (K ohms @ deg C)
0.95-1.05 at 25 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Celsius (K ohms @ deg C)
0.76-0.87 at 30 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Celsius (K ohms @ deg C)
0.49-0.60 at 40 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Celsius (K ohms @ deg C)
RENDER: 1.0x

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