AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B14A9

DTC Code DTC Name
B14A9 Glass Surroundings Temperature Sensor Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The air conditioning amplifier assembly detects the temperature of the area near the windshield glass using this circuit. The air conditioning amplifier assembly applies voltage to the air conditioning thermistor assembly (glass surroundings temperature sensor). As the temperature of the area near the windshield glass rises, the resistance decreases. The air conditioning amplifier assembly detects the resistance change as the windshield glass surroundings temperature changes.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B14A9 Open or short in glass surroundings temperature sensor circuit
  • Wire harness or connector

  • Air conditioning thermistor assembly (glass surroundings temperature sensor)

  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly

Tech Tips

The whole air conditioning thermistor assembly should be replaced if the glass surroundings temperature sensor is malfunctioning.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

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

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

      Air Conditioner
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Glass Surroundings Temperature

      Glass surroundings temperature/

      Min.: -327.68°C (-557.82°F)

      Max.: 327.67°C (621.81°F)

      Actual glass surroundings temperature displayed -
      OK
      The display is as specified in the Normal Condition column.
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (When troubleshooting according to Problem Symptoms Table) B
      OK (When troubleshooting according to the DTC) C

    B
    C
    A
  2. INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY (GLASS SURROUNDINGS TEMPERATURE SENSOR)


    1. Remove the air conditioning thermistor assembly (glass surroundings temperature sensor) Click here.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      T11-1 (SEG3) - T11-2 (TNG) 10°C (50°F) 5.92 to 6.09 kΩ
      T11-1 (SEG3) - T11-2 (TNG) 15°C (59°F) 4.94 to 5.07 kΩ
      T11-1 (SEG3) - T11-2 (TNG) 20°C (68°F) 4.20 to 4.29 kΩ
      T11-1 (SEG3) - T11-2 (TNG) 25°C (77°F) 3.64 to 3.70 kΩ
      T11-1 (SEG3) - T11-2 (TNG) 30°C (86°F) 3.19 to 3.26 kΩ
      T11-1 (SEG3) - T11-2 (TNG) 35°C (95°F) 2.85 to 2.91 kΩ
      T11-1 (SEG3) - T11-2 (TNG) 40°C (104°F) 2.58 to 2.64 kΩ
      T11-1 (SEG3) - T11-2 (TNG) 45°C (113°F) 2.37 to 2.43 kΩ
      T11-1 (SEG3) - T11-2 (TNG) 50°C (122°F) 2.21 to 2.26 kΩ
      T11-1 (SEG3) - T11-2 (TNG) 55°C (131°F) 2.07 to 2.12 kΩ
      T11-1 (SEG3) - T11-2 (TNG) 60°C (140°F) 1.97 to 2.01 kΩ

      Note


      • Hold the sensor only by its connector. Touching the sensor may change the resistance value.

      • When measuring, the sensor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.

      Text in Illustration
      *a Heat Conduction Sheet Part
      *b

      Component without harness connected

      (Air Conditioning Thermistor Assembly (Glass Surroundings Temperature Sensor))

      *c Resistance (kΩ)
      *d Temperature (°C (°F))

    NG
    OK
  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (A/C AMPLIFIER - GLASS SURROUNDINGS TEMPERATURE SENSOR)


    1. Disconnect the T11 air conditioning thermistor assembly (glass surroundings temperature sensor) connector.

    2. Disconnect the H86 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      T11-2 (TNG) - H86-16 (TNG) Always Below 1 Ω
      T11-2 (TNG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      T11-1 (SEG3) - H86-7 (LBLO) Always Below 1 Ω
      T11-1 (SEG3) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    OK
    NG