Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts.: Introduction

1995 Chevrolet Forward Control 7.4 NSECTION Introduction

Sensor operating range information can help determine if a sensor is out of calibration. An out-of-calibration sensor may not set a trouble code, but it will cause driveability problems.

NOTE: Perform all voltage tests with a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance, unless stated otherwise in testing procedures.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE VALUES (1)

°F (°C) Ohms
212 (100) 177
158 (70) 467
100 (38) 1800
68 (20) 3520
23 (-5) 12,300
0 (-18) 25,000
-40 (-40) 100,700
(1) Measure resistance across sensor terminals.
DIESEL FUEL TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE VALUES (1)

°F (°C) Ohms
212 (100) 177
158 (70) 467
100 (38) 1800
68 (20) 3520
23 (-5) 12,300
0 (-18) 25,000
-40 (-40) 100,700
(1) Measure resistance across sensor terminals.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR RESISTANCE VALUES (1)

°F (°C) Ohms
210 (100) 185
160 (70) 450
100 (38) 1800
70 (20) 3400
40 (4) 7500
20 (-7) 13,500
0 (-18) 25,000
-40 (-40) 100,700
(1) Measure resistance across sensor terminals.
MAP SENSOR VOLTAGE RANGE (1)

Throttle Position Volts
At Idle 1.0-2.0
Wide Open Throttle 4.0-4.8
(1) Measured at sensor, or as seen on scan tester. Ensure sensor output changes instantly when intake manifold vacuum is applied and released.
OXYGEN SENSOR VOLTAGE TEST (1)

Condition Volts
Lean .1
Rich .9
(1) Measure voltage between oxygen sensor ground and signal terminals at PCM.
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