AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1461/61

DTC Code DTC Name
B1461/61 Emission Gas NOx Sensor Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The smog ventilation sensor detects NOx in the emission gas and transmits signals to the A/C amplifier. Based on the signals, the A/C amplifier performs automatic air inlet control (FRESH, FRESH/RECIRCULATION or RECIRCULATION mode).

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1461/61 Open or short in emission gas NOx sensor circuit

  • Smog ventilation sensor (emission gas NOx sensor)

  • Harness or connector between smog ventilation sensor (emission gas NOx sensor) and A/C amplifier

  • A/C amplifier

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01CEMCE01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

    4. Allow exhaust gas (NOx) to travel to the sensing portion of the smog ventilation sensor.

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

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

      Air Conditioner
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Emission Gas Nox Sensor

      Emission gas (Nox) /

      Min.: 0

      Max.: 255

      		 Smog ventilation sensor value increases as gas amount increases -
      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

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

    C

    REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER Click here

    A

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR - BODY GROUND)


    1. A01CCD4E08

      Disconnect the smog ventilation sensor connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B7-6 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR - BATTERY)


    1. A01CCD4E09

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B7-3 (IG) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
      B7-3 (IG) - Body ground Engine switch off Below 1 V

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. INSPECT SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR


    1. A01CE5CE07

      Remove the smog ventilation sensor.

    2. Connect a battery positive (+) lead to terminal 3 (IG) and a negative (-) lead to terminal 6 (E).

    3. Allow exhaust gas (NOx) to travel to the sensing portion of the smog ventilation sensor, and measure the resistance between terminals 1 (SG) and 4 (DGS1).

      OK
      When the sensor is exposed to the exhaust gas, the resistance increases.

      Tech Tips

      The resistance before blowing exhaust gas is 10 kΩ to 40 kΩ.


    NG

    REPLACE SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR Click here

    OK

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SMOG VENTILATION SENSOR - A/C AMPLIFIER)


    1. A01CBUGE07

      Disconnect the A/C amplifier connector.

    2. A01CCD4E10

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B7-1 (SG) - G34-6 (SG-5) Always Below 1 Ω
      B7-4 (DGS1) - G33-7 (DGS1) Always Below 1 Ω
      G34-6 (SG-5) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      G33-7 (DGS1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER Click here