AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(for Manual Air Conditioning System), Diagnostic DTC:B1412

DTC Code DTC Name
B1412 Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The cooler thermistor (ambient temperature sensor) is installed in the front part of the cooler condenser assembly. This sensor is connected to the air conditioning amplifier assembly and detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. The sensor sends a signal to the air conditioning amplifier assembly. The resistance of the cooler thermistor (ambient temperature sensor) changes in accordance with the ambient 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 thermistor (ambient temperature sensor) and reads voltage changes as changes in the resistance of the cooler thermistor (ambient temperature sensor).

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1412 An open or short in the cooler thermistor (ambient temperature sensor) circuit.
  • Cooler thermistor (ambient temperature sensor)

  • Harness or connector

  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

B001IF5E13
*a Cooler Thermistor (Ambient Temperature Sensor)
*b Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR)


    1. Use the Data List to check if the cooler thermistor (ambient temperature sensor) is functioning properly Click here.

      Air Conditioner
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Ambient Temp Sensor

      Cooler thermistor (ambient temperature sensor) /

      Min: -23.3°C (-9.94°F)

      Max: 65.95°C (150.71°F)

      Actual ambient temperature displayed

      Open in the circuit: -23.3°C (-9.94°F).

      Short in the circuit: 65.95°C (150.71°F).

      OK
      The display is as specified in the normal condition column.
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK (When troubleshooting according to problem symptoms table) A
      OK (When troubleshooting according to the DTC) B
      NG C

    A
    B
    C
  2. INSPECT COOLER THERMISTOR (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR)


    1. Remove the cooler thermistor (ambient temperature sensor) Click here.

      B001I4KE01
    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
      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
      Text in Illustration
      *a Sensing Portion
      *b Resistance
      *c Allowable Range
      *d Temperature

      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 (refer to the graph).


    NG
    OK
  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER)


    1. Disconnect the A1 sensor connector.

    2. Disconnect the G25 amplifier connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A1-1 - G25-5 (TAM) Always Below 1 Ω
      A1-2 - G25-13 (SG-2)
      G25-5 (TAM) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      G25-13 (SG-2) - Body ground

    OK
    NG