Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 1645

In-car T e m p e r a t u r e S e n s o r T e s t
1. Remove the in-car temperature sensor (see page
21-75).
2. Test the in-car temperature sensor w h i l e holding it
in front of the dashboard center vent
• Measure the resistance w i t h the system set to
Max Cool.
• Measure the resistance w i t h the system set to
Max Hot.
3. Compare the resistance reading between the No. 1
and No. 2 terminals of the in-car temperature
sensor w i t h the specifications s h o w n in the graph;
the resistance should be w i t h i n the specifications
for w h a t e v e r the ambient temperature is.
IN-CAR T E M P E R A T U R E S E N S O R
1 2 1 2
u u
12
11
10
9
8
R E S I S T A N C E 7
IkQ.)
6
5
4
3
2
1
14 32 50 68 86 104 °F
- 1 0 0 10 20 30 40 °C
T E M P E R A T U R E
4. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the in-
car temperature sensor (see page 21-75).
In-car T e m p e r a t u r e S e n s o r
R e p l a c e m e n t
1. Remove the instrument panel (see page 20-66).
2. Remove the self-tapping screw and the in-car
temperature sensor (A) f r o m the instrument panel
(B).
3. Install the sensor in the reverse order of r e m o v a l .
Be sure to connect the air hose securely.
21-75