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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1992CAPRICE WAGON RWD V6-262 4.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSCOOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SWITCH (FOR COMPUTER)
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon RWD V6-262 4.3L
Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer)
1992 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon RWD V6-262 4.3LSECTION Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer)
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (CTS)
212°F (100°C) 177 Ohms
194°F (90°C) 241 Ohms
176°F (80°C) 332 Ohms
158°F (70°C) 467 Ohms
140°F (60°C) 667 Ohms
122°F (50°C) 973 Ohms
113°F (45°C) 1,188 Ohms
104°F (40°C) 1,459 Ohms
95°F (35°C) 1,802 Ohms
86°F (30°C) 2,238 Ohms
77°F (25°C) 2,796 Ohms
68°F (20°C) 3,520 Ohms
59°F (15°C) 4,450 Ohms
50°F (10°C) 5,670 Ohms
41°F (5°C) 7,280 Ohms
32°F (0°C) 9,420 Ohms
23°F (-5°C) 12,300 Ohms
14°F (-10°C) 16,180 Ohms
5°F (-15°C) 21,450 Ohms
-4°F (-20°C) 28,680 Ohms
-22°F (-30°C) 52,700 Ohms
-40°F (-40°C) 100,700 Ohms
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR (MAP)
1,000 - 2,000 Feet 3.6 to 5.2 Volts
2,000 - 3,000 Feet 3.5 to 5.1 Volts
3,000 - 4,000 Feet 3.3 to 5.0 Volts
4,000 - 5,000 Feet 3.2 to 4.8 Volts
5,000 - 6,000 Feet 3.0 to 4.6 Volts
6,000 - 7,000 Feet 2.9 to 4.5 Volts
7,000 - 8,000 Feet 2.8 to 4.3 Volts
8,000 - 9,000 Feet 2.6 to 4.2 Volts
9,000 - 10,000 Feet 2.5 to 4.0 Volts
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (IAT)
210°F or (100°C) 185 Ohms
160°F or (70°C) 450 Ohms
100°F (38°C) 1,800 ohms
70°F (20°C) 3,400 Ohms
40°F (4°C) 7,500 Ohms
20°F (-7°C) 13,500 Ohms
0°F (-18°C) 25,000 Ohms
-40°F (-40°C) 100,700 Ohms
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
The Throttle position Sensor is not adjustable on this engine but should read below 0.2 volts at closed throttle and about 4.0 volts at wide open throttle.
212°F (100°C) 177 Ohms
194°F (90°C) 241 Ohms
176°F (80°C) 332 Ohms
158°F (70°C) 467 Ohms
140°F (60°C) 667 Ohms
122°F (50°C) 973 Ohms
113°F (45°C) 1,188 Ohms
104°F (40°C) 1,459 Ohms
95°F (35°C) 1,802 Ohms
86°F (30°C) 2,238 Ohms
77°F (25°C) 2,796 Ohms
68°F (20°C) 3,520 Ohms
59°F (15°C) 4,450 Ohms
50°F (10°C) 5,670 Ohms
41°F (5°C) 7,280 Ohms
32°F (0°C) 9,420 Ohms
23°F (-5°C) 12,300 Ohms
14°F (-10°C) 16,180 Ohms
5°F (-15°C) 21,450 Ohms
-4°F (-20°C) 28,680 Ohms
-22°F (-30°C) 52,700 Ohms
-40°F (-40°C) 100,700 Ohms
MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR (MAP)
1,000 - 2,000 Feet 3.6 to 5.2 Volts
2,000 - 3,000 Feet 3.5 to 5.1 Volts
3,000 - 4,000 Feet 3.3 to 5.0 Volts
4,000 - 5,000 Feet 3.2 to 4.8 Volts
5,000 - 6,000 Feet 3.0 to 4.6 Volts
6,000 - 7,000 Feet 2.9 to 4.5 Volts
7,000 - 8,000 Feet 2.8 to 4.3 Volts
8,000 - 9,000 Feet 2.6 to 4.2 Volts
9,000 - 10,000 Feet 2.5 to 4.0 Volts
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (IAT)
210°F or (100°C) 185 Ohms
160°F or (70°C) 450 Ohms
100°F (38°C) 1,800 ohms
70°F (20°C) 3,400 Ohms
40°F (4°C) 7,500 Ohms
20°F (-7°C) 13,500 Ohms
0°F (-18°C) 25,000 Ohms
-40°F (-40°C) 100,700 Ohms
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
The Throttle position Sensor is not adjustable on this engine but should read below 0.2 volts at closed throttle and about 4.0 volts at wide open throttle.
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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.