AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1412/12

DESCRIPTION

The ambient temperature sensor is installed in front of the condenser. It detects the ambient temperature to control air conditioning AUTO mode. This sensor is connected to the A/C amplifier and detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. This data is used for controlling the cabin temperature. The sensor sends a signal to the A/C amplifier. The resistance of the ambient temperature sensor changes in accordance with the ambient 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 ambient temperature sensor and reads voltage changes as the resistance of the ambient temperature sensor changes.

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER

   
   

   1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

   2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

   3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

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

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

      Air Conditioner

      Tester Display	Measurement Item/Range	Normal Condition	Diagnostic Note
      Ambient Temp Sensor	Ambient temperature sensor / Min: -23.3°C (-9.94°F) Max: 65.95°C (150.71°F)	Actual ambient 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

   
   

   B

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

   C

   REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER Click here

   A

2. INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

   
   

   1. Remove the ambient temperature sensor.

   2. 

      Text in Illustration

      *1	Component without harness connected (Ambient Temperature Sensor)
      *2	Sensing Portion

      Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor connector.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A3-1 - A3-2 10°C (50°F) 3.00 to 3.73 kΩ A3-1 - A3-2 15°C (59°F) 2.45 to 2.88 kΩ A3-1 - A3-2 20°C (68°F) 1.95 to 2.30 kΩ A3-1 - A3-2 25°C (77°F) 1.60 to 1.80 kΩ A3-1 - A3-2 30°C (86°F) 1.28 to 1.47 kΩ A3-1 - A3-2 35°C (95°F) 1.00 to 1.22 kΩ A3-1 - A3-2 40°C (104°F) 0.80 to 1.00 kΩ A3-1 - A3-2 45°C (113°F) 0.65 to 0.85 kΩ A3-1 - A3-2 50°C (122°F) 0.50 to 0.70 kΩ A3-1 - A3-2 55°C (131°F) 0.44 to 0.60 kΩ A3-1 - A3-2 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.

      Tech Tips

      As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).

   
   

   NG

   REPLACE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR Click here

   OK

3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A/C AMPLIFIER)

   
   

   1. 

      Disconnect the A/C amplifier connector.

   2. 

      Text in Illustration

      *1	Front view of wire harness connector (to A/C Amplifier)
      *2	Front view of wire harness connector (to Ambient Temperature Sensor)

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition F50-5 (TAM) - A3-2 Always Below 1 Ω F50-13 (SG-2) - A3-1 Always Below 1 Ω F50-5 (TAM) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher F50-13 (SG-2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

   
   

   NG

   REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

   OK

   REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER Click here