DESCRIPTION
The room temperature sensor is installed in the instrument panel. It detects the cabin temperature to control the air conditioning AUTO mode. The resistance of the room temperature sensor changes in accordance with the cabin temperature. As the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.
The A/C amplifier applies voltage (5 V) to the room temperature sensor and reads voltage changes as the resistance of the room temperature sensor changes. This sensor also sends appropriate signals to the A/C amplifier. The room temperature sensor is integrated with the room humidity sensor.
| DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
| B1411/11 | Open or short in room temperature sensor circuit |
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WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the intelligent tester on.
Enter the following menus: Body / 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 | Room temperature sensor / Min.: -6.5°C (20.3°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 A/C AMPLIFIER Click here |
| A |
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INSPECT ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Remove the room temperature sensor.
| *1 | Component without harness connected (Room Temperature Sensor) |
| *2 | Sensing Portion |
Disconnect the room temperature sensor connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A/C AMPLIFIER)
Disconnect the A/C amplifier connector.
| *1 | Front view of wire harness connector (to A/C Amplifier) |
| *2 | Front view of wire harness connector (to Room Temperature Sensor) |
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 A/C AMPLIFIER Click here