Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC

1998 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC
Resistance/Temperature Table
Resistance
5.27 - 5.98 at 14 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Fahrenheit (K ohms @ deg F)
4.03 - 4.52 at 23 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Fahrenheit (K ohms @ deg F)
3.11 - 3.44 at 32 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Fahrenheit (K ohms @ deg F)
2.43 - 2.66 at 41 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Fahrenheit (K ohms @ deg F)
1.91 - 2.07 at 50 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Fahrenheit (K ohms @ deg F)
1.51 - 1.62 at 59 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Fahrenheit (K ohms @ deg F)
1.21 - 1.28 at 68 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Fahrenheit (K ohms @ deg F)
0.97 - 1.02 at 77 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Fahrenheit (K ohms @ deg F)
0.78 - 0.82 at 86 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Fahrenheit (K ohms @ deg F)
0.63 - 0.67 at 95 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Fahrenheit (K ohms @ deg F)
0.51 - 0.55 at 104 Kilo Ohms At Degrees Fahrenheit (K ohms @ deg F)
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

Recommended Tools & Savings

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.