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Sensor Range Charts

NOTE: Unless stated otherwise in test procedure, perform all voltage tests using a Digital Volt-Ohmmeter (DVOM) with a minimum 10-megohm input impedance.
CLOSED THROTTLE POSITION (CTP) SWITCH RESISTANCE

Terminals Ohms @ Closed Throttle Ohms @ Slightly Open Throttle
4 & 6 0 Infinite (Open)
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR RESISTANCE

Terminals No. Ohms
1 & 2 Approx. 1000
1 & 3 Infinite (Open)
2 & 3 Infinite (Open)
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR RESISTANCE

Temperature Ohms
68°F (20°C) Approx. 2500
176°F (80°C) Approx. 330
ENGINE SPEED (RPM) SENSOR RESISTANCE

Terminals No. Ohms
1 & 2 Approx. 1
1 & 3 Infinite (Open)
2 & 3 Infinite (Open)
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) VOLTAGE

Condition (1) Volts
Lean Approx. 0.2
Rich Approx. 0.7
(1) Measured between connector terminal and ground.
MASS AIRFLOW (MAF) SENSOR TEST

Condition (1) Volts
Key On Engine Off About 0.3-1.1
Engine Running (2) 1.5 Minimum-3.4 Maximum
(1) Backprobe connector terminals No. 1 and 2.
(2) Continuously vary engine speed between idle and 4000 RPM.
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR RESISTANCE

Terminals Ohms @ Idle Ohms @ Wide Open Throttle
1 & 2 1500-2600 N/A
2 & 3 750-1300 (1) 3600 Maximum
(1) Resistance should gradually increase as throttle is opened.