Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Ambient Temperature Sensor

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT COOLER (AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR

(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard resistance: Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 - 2 10°C (50°F) 3.00 to 3.73 kΩ 15°C (59°F) 2.45 to 2.88 kΩ 20°C (68°F) 1.95 to 2.30 kΩ 25°C (77°F) 1.60 to 1.80 kΩ 30°C (86°F) 1.28 to 1.47 kΩ 35°C (95°F) 1.00 to 1.22 kΩ 40°C (104°F) 0.80 to 1.00 kΩ 45°C (113°F) 0.65 to 0.85 kΩ 50°C (122°F) 0.50 to 0.70 kΩ 55°C (131°F) 0.44 to 0.60 kΩ 60°C (140°F) 0.36 to 0.50 kΩ If the resistance is not as specified, replace the cooler (ambient temp. sensor) thermistor. NOTICE: Hold the sensor only by its connector. Touching the sensing portion may change the resistance value. When measuring, the sensor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature. HINT: As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).

*a Component without harness connected (Cooler (Ambient Temp. Sensor) Thermistor) *b Sensing Portion *c Resistance (kΩ) *d Temperature (°C (°F)) *e Allowable Range

Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL COOLER (AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR

(a) Connect the connector.

(b) Engage the clamp to install the cooler (ambient temp. sensor) thermistor.

2. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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2. REMOVE COOLER (AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR

(a) Disengage the clamp.

(b) Disconnect the connector to remove the cooler (ambient temp. sensor) thermistor.