1999 Saab 9-3 Base, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Cabin Temperature Sensor

Cabin temperature sensor is supplied with 5.0 volts through a 10,000 ohm resistor in ACC control module from 39-pin connector terminal No. 20 (Blue/Yellow wire). Cabin temperature sensor ground is supplied through ACC control module connector terminal No. 39 (Yellow/Brown wire). As temperature decreases sensor resistance increases. Cabin temperature sensor suction motor is supplied with 12 volts from ACC control module connector terminal No. 15 (Yellow/Red wire). Suction motor ground is supplied through fan blower motor switch connector terminal No. 1 (Black wire).

CABIN TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature Β°F (Β°C) Ohms
32 (0) 32,500
50 (10) 19,800
68 (20) 12,500
77 (25) 10,000
86 (30) 8000
104 (40) 5300
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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