In-car Temperature Sensor Test

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION In-car Temperature Sensor Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the humidity/in-car temperature sensor (see HUMIDITY/IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENTΒ ).
  2. Test the humidity/in-car temperature sensor while holding it in front of the dashboard center vent.
    • Measure the resistance with the system set to Max Cool.
    • Measure the resistance with the system set to Max Hot.
  3. Compare the resistance reading between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 of the humidity/in-car temperature sensor with the specifications shown in the graph; the resistance should be within the specifications.
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Humidity/In-Car Temperature Sensor 4P Connector Terminal 1 And 2
    G06431350Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the humidity/in-car temperature sensor (see HUMIDITY/IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENTΒ ).
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