Cabin Temperature Sensor / Switch

1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)SECTION Cabin Temperature Sensor / Switch
Resistance depending on temperature
(footwell sensor)
141.61 - 212.41 at -30
81.19 - 115.42 at -20
48.04 - 64.65 at -10
29.27 - 37.25 at 0
18.55 - 21.82 at 10
11.85 - 13.28 at 20
9.50 - 10.50 at 25
7.62 - 8.37 at 30
4.93 - 5.44 at 40
Resistance on connectors 1 and 3 (PTC resistance value) at 25 deg C
(on all integrated heating/air conditioning temperature sensors on dashboard)
25.5 - 42
RENDER: 1.0x

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