Evaporator Temperature Sensor Test

2009 Honda S2000 BaseSECTION Evaporator Temperature Sensor Test
  1. Remove the evaporator core and the evaporator temperature sensor (see BLOWER/EVAPORATOR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Dip the sensor in ice water, and measure the resistance between its terminals.
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Evaporator Temperature Sensor Terminals
    G06232269Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Then pour warm water on the sensor, and check for a change in resistance.
  4. Compare the resistance readings with the specifications shown in the graph; the resistance should be within the specifications.
    Fig 2: Resistance And Temperature Graph
    G06232270Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the evaporator temperature sensor (see BLOWER/EVAPORATOR UNIT COMPONENT REPLACEMENT ).
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