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Temperature Sensor - Ambient

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Fig 1: Identifying Ambient Temperature Sensor
G04585131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

Ambient Temperature Resistance
10-20°C (50-68°F) 37,000-58,000 ohms
20-30°C (68-86°F) 24,000-37,000 ohms
30-40°C (86-104°F) 16,000-24,000 ohms