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Component Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF"
  2. Disconnect OTS connector.
  3. Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of OTS connector. (Component side)

    SPECIFICATION 

    OTS RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Temp.(°C) Temp.(°F) OTS Resistance(kΩ)
    20 68 2.16 ~ 2.78
    40 104 0.99 ~ 1.21
    80 176 0.26 ~ 0.32
    Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Terminals 1 And 2 Of OTS Connector
    G03842768Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Is sensor switching properly?

    YES 

    • Check for poor connection between PCM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR  procedure.

    NO 

    • Check OTS for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good OTS and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace OTS and then go to VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR  procedure.