DESCRIPTION
The 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 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 cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor and reads voltage changes due to changes in the resistance of the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| B1411/11 | Open or short in cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor circuit |
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WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING GTS
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Temperature Sensor | Cooler thermistor (room temperature sensor) / min.: -6.50°C (20.30°F) max.: 57.25°C (135.05°F) |
Actual cabin temperature displayed | - |
| OK |
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| The display is as specified in the Normal Condition column. |
| Result | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| B |
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PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Click here |
| C |
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REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here |
| A |
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INSPECT COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR
| *a | Component without harness connected (Cooler (Room Temp. Sensor) Thermistor) |
| *b | Sensing Portion |
| *c | Resistance (kΩ) |
| *d | Allowable Range |
| *e | Temperature (°C (°F)) |
Remove the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor Click here.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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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.
Tech Tips
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).
| NG |
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REPLACE COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)
Disconnect the H54 air conditioning amplifier assembly 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 ASSEMBLY Click here