AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1411/11

DESCRIPTION

The room temperature sensor (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 AUTO mode. The resistance of the room temperature sensor (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 room temperature sensor (cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor) and reads voltage changes due to changes in the resistance of the room temperature sensor (cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor).

PROCEDURE

1. Click here

   READ VALUE USING GTS

   
   

   1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

   2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

   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.

      Table 2. Air Conditioner

      Tester Display	Measurement Item/Range	Normal Condition	Diagnostic Note
      Room Temperature Sensor	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	-

      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

   
   
   • AClick here
   • B

     PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (Click here)

   • C

     REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (Click here)

2. Click here

   INSPECT ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR)

   
   
   1. 
      

      Remove the room temperature sensor (cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor) (Click here).

   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 sensor 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).

      Table 3. Text in Illustration

      *a	Component without harness connected (Room Temperature Sensor (Cooler (Room Temp. Sensor) Thermistor))
      *b	Sensing Portion
      *c	Resistance (kΩ)
      *d	Allowable Range
      *e	Temperature (°C (°F))

   
   
   • OKClick here
   • NG

     REPLACE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR) (Click here)

3. Click here

   CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)

   
   

   1. Disconnect the H54 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 H54-29 (TR) - H43-1 (+) Always Below 1 Ω H54-34 (SG-1) - H43-2 (-) Always Below 1 Ω H54-29 (TR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher H54-34 (SG-1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

   
   
   • OK

     REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY (Click here)

   • NG

     REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR