Maxima V6-2960cc 3.0L DOHC (VE30DE) (1992)
Cabin Temperature Sensor / Switch: Testing and Inspection
Intake Sensor Test
Intake Sensor
INTAKE SENSOR
The intake sensor converts temperature of air after it passes through the evaporator into a resistance value which is then input to the auto amplifier.
Intake Sensor
After disconnecting intake sensor harness connector, measure resistance between terminals 33 and 37 at sensor harness side, using the table below.
Temperature °C (°F)
Resistance kOhms
-35 (-31)
38.35
-30 (-22)
28.62
-25 (-13)
21.61
-20 (-4)
16.50
-15 (5)
12.73
-10 (14)
9.92
-5 (23)
7.80
-0 (32)
6.19
5 (41)
4.95
10 (50)
3.99
15 (59)
3.24
20 (68)
2.65
25 (77)
2.19
30 (86)
1.81
35 (95)
1.51
40 (104)
1.27
45 (113)
1.07
50 (122)
0.91
55 (131)
0.77
60 (140)
0.66
65 (149)
0.57