In-Car Temperature Sensor Test

2009 Honda Pilot Touring, 3.5 4SECTION In-Car Temperature Sensor Test
NOTE: Before testing, 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. 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.
  4. Compare the resistance reading between terminals No. 4 and No. 3 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 Terminals No. 4 & No. 3 Of Humidity/In-Car Temperature Sensor With Specifications Graph
    G05966092Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the humidity/in-car temperature sensor (see HUMIDITY/IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).
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