| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| B14A2 | Driver Side Solar Sensor Short Circuit |
DESCRIPTION
The cooler (solar sensor) thermistor is installed on the upper side of the instrument panel. It detects sunlight to control air conditioning control in AUTO mode. The output voltage from the cooler (solar sensor) thermistor varies in accordance with the amount of sunlight. When the sunlight increases, the output voltage increases. As the sunlight decreases, the output voltage decreases. The air conditioning amplifier assembly detects changes in the output voltage from the cooler (solar sensor) thermistor.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14A2 | Driver Side Solar Sensor Short Circuit | Short in driver side cooler (solar sensor) thermistor (for dual type) or cooler (solar sensor) thermistor (for single type) circuit |
|
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.
WIRING DIAGRAM
| *a | for Single Type |
| *b | Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly |
| *c | Cooler (Solar Sensor) Thermistor |
PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING GTS
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Data List.
Check the value(s) by referring to the table below.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Sensor (D Side) | Driver side cooler (solar sensor) thermistor*1 or cooler (solar sensor) thermistor*2 | Min: 0 Max: 255 |
Driver side cooler (solar sensor) thermistor*1 or cooler (solar sensor) thermistor*2 value increase as brightness increases | - |
*1: for Dual Type
*2: for Single Type
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Solar Sensor (D Side) |
| OK |
|---|
| The display is as specified in the normal condition column. |
| Result | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| B |
|
PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Click here |
| C |
|
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here |
| A |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)
Disconnect the F1*3 or F4*4 cooler (solar sensor) thermistor connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Standard Voltage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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*1: for LHD
*2: for RHD
*3: for Dual Type
*4: for Single Type
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - COOLER (SOLAR SENSOR) THERMISTOR) Click here |
| OK |
|
INSPECT COOLER (SOLAR SENSOR) THERMISTOR
Remove the cooler (solar sensor) thermistor.
Reconnect the F1*3 or F4*4 cooler (solar sensor) thermistor connector.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
| *A | for Signal Type |
| *B | for Dual Type |
| *C | for LHD |
| *D | for RHD |
| *a | Component with harness connected (Cooler (Solar Sensor) Thermistor) |
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Standard Voltage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Note
The connection procedure for using a digital tester such as a TOYOTA electrical tester is shown above. When using an analog tester, connect the negative (-) lead to terminal 1 and the positive (+) lead to terminal 3*1*3, 2*2*3 or 2*4 of the cooler (solar sensor) thermistor.
Do not bring the positive and negative tester probes too close to each other as a short circuit may occur.
Tech Tips
Use an incandescent light for inspection. Bring it within about 30 cm (11.8 in.) of the cooler (solar sensor) thermistor.
As the inspection light is moved away from the sensor, the voltage decreases.
*1: for LHD
*2: for RHD
*3: for Dual Type
*4: for Single Type
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| OK |
|
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here |
| NG |
|
REPLACE COOLER (SOLAR SENSOR) THERMISTOR Click here |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - COOLER (SOLAR SENSOR) THERMISTOR)
Disconnect the E28 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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*1: for LHD
*2: for RHD
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| OK |
|
REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) for LHD: Click here |
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |