AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(for Automatic Air Conditioning System), Diagnostic DTC:B1411/11

DTC Code DTC Name
B1411/11 Room Temperature Sensor Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor is installed in the instrument panel to detect the cabin temperature which is used to control the air conditioning system. The resistance of the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor changes in accordance with the cabin temperature. As the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.

The air conditioning amplifier assembly applies a voltage (5 V) to the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor and reads voltage changes due to changes in the resistance of the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Memory

B1411/11

Room Temperature Sensor Circuit

Open or short in room temperature sensor circuit

  • Cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor

  • Harness or connector between cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor and air conditioning amplifier assembly

  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly

Memorized

(4 sec. or more)*1

  • *1: The air conditioning amplifier assembly stores this DTC if the malfunction has occurred for the period of time indicated in the brackets.

Tip:

If the cabin temperature is approximately -18.6°C (-1.48°F) or lower, DTC B1411/11 may be output even though the system is normal.

WIRING DIAGRAM

E236721E28

PROCEDURE

  1. READ VALUE USING GTS

    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Data List.

    5. Check the value(s) by referring to the table below.

      Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List

      Tester Display

      Measurement Item

      Range

      Normal Condition

      Diagnostic Note

      Room Temperature Sensor

      Cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor

      Min.: -6.50°C (20.30°F)

      Max.: 57.25°C (135.05°F)

      Actual cabin temperature displayed

      -

      Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List

      Tester Display

      Room Temperature Sensor

      OK

      The display is as specified in the normal condition column.

    Result

    Result

    Result

    Proceed to

    NG

    A

    OK (When troubleshooting according to Problem Symptoms Table)

    B

    OK (When troubleshooting according to the DTC)

    C

    B

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

    C

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

    A
  2. INSPECT COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR

    1. E202806C14

      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Cooler (Room Temp. Sensor) Thermistor)

      *b

      Sensing Portion

      *c

      Resistance (kΩ)

      *d

      Temperature (°C (°F))

      *e

      Allowable Range

      Remove the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.

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    2. 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

      1 - 2

      15°C (59°F)

      2.45 to 2.88 kΩ

      1 - 2

      20°C (68°F)

      1.95 to 2.30 kΩ

      1 - 2

      25°C (77°F)

      1.60 to 1.80 kΩ

      1 - 2

      30°C (86°F)

      1.28 to 1.47 kΩ

      1 - 2

      35°C (95°F)

      1.00 to 1.22 kΩ

      1 - 2

      40°C (104°F)

      0.80 to 1.00 kΩ

      1 - 2

      45°C (113°F)

      0.65 to 0.85 kΩ

      1 - 2

      50°C (122°F)

      0.50 to 0.70 kΩ

      1 - 2

      55°C (131°F)

      0.44 to 0.60 kΩ

      1 - 2

      60°C (140°F)

      0.36 to 0.50 kΩ

      Note:
      • 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.

      Tip:

      As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG

    NG

    REPLACE COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR

    OK
  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)

    1. Disconnect the E28 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      E28-29 (TR) - E15-1

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      E28-34 (SG-1) - E15-2

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      E28-29 (TR) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

      E28-34 (SG-1) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG

    OK

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR