Honda Civic. Manual — part 709

Fig. 27: Submerging Sensor And Thermometer In Container Of Ice Water

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEST

1. Remove the outside air temperature sensor (see OUTSIDE AIR

TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).

2. Dip the sensor in ice water, and measure the resistance. Then pour warm water

on the sensor, and check for a change in resistance.

3. Compare the resistance reading between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals of the

outside air temperature sensor with the specifications shown in Fig. 28 ; the
resistance should be within the specifications.

recalibrate the display to the true temperature.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Gauges - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 28: Outside Air Temperature Sensor Graph

4. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the outside air temperature sensor

(see OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).

OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Lift the tab (A) to release the lock, then remove the outside air temperature

sensor (B) from the receiver/dryer desiccant bracket [from the A/C condenser].

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Fig. 29: Removing Outside Air Temperature Sensor

3. Install the sensor in the reverse order of removal.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Gauges - Civic (All Except Hybrid)