DESCRIPTION
The room temperature sensor for the front seat is installed in the instrument panel to detect the room temperature and control the heater and air conditioner "AUTO" mode. The resistance of the room temperature sensor changes in accordance with the room temperature. As the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.
The air conditioning amplifier applies voltage (5 V) to the room temperature sensor and reads voltage changes as the resistance of the room temperature sensor changes. This sensor also sends the appropriate signals to the air conditioning amplifier. The room temperature sensor is integrated with the room humidity sensor.
| DTC Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| B1411/11 | Open or short in room temperature sensor circuit |
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WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR)
Use the Data List to check if the room temperature sensor is functioning properly.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item / Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Temperature Sensor | Room temperature sensor / Min.: -6.5°C (20.3°F) Max.: 57.25°C (135.05°F) |
Actual room temperature for front seat is displayed | Open in circuit: -6.5°C (20.3°F) Short in circuit: 57.25°C (135.05°F) |
| OK |
|---|
| The display is as specified in the normal condition. |
| NG |
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INSPECT ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR Click here |
| OK |
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REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER Click here
INSPECT ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Remove the room temperature sensor Click here.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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Note
Even slightly touching the sensor may change the resistance value. Be sure to hold the connector of the sensor.
When measuring, the sensor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.
Tech Tips
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).
| NG |
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REPLACE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ROOM TEMPERATURE - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER)
Disconnect the L37 room temperature sensor connector.
Disconnect the L77 air conditioning amplifier connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard resistance | |||||||||||
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
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REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER Click here