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Subject:Re: Temperature Sensor Resistance in AFM
From:Greg Marshall
Date:Thu, 18 Sep 2003 14:14:10 -0400

When testing this sensor, I'm testing it by measuring resistance across the
pins in the multi-terminal plug on the top of the AFM.  Doesn't the act of
unpluging the connector to test the resistance ensure it is disconnected?  As
far as I can tell, there is no way to separate the sensor from the AFM.

Greg.

David Beierl wrote:

> At 07:11 AM 9/18/2003, Greg Marshall wrote:
> >multimeter today to try and track down any problems.  What I found was
> >that the resistance across the Temperature Sensor (the one in the AFM)
> >was only 1300.  Bentley spec is 2300 - 2500.  Could this be causing my
>
> Just making sure you disconnected the sensor before checking the resistance
> -- it will prolly read low if it's hooked up (but I have no idea how low,
> that depends on what it's hooked to).
>
> In general, a low resistance reading would make the system think that the
> intake air was hotter (hence less dense) than reality, which if it had any
> effect ought to make the fuel charge a bit lean.
>
> david
>
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