AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1412/12

DTC Code DTC Name
B1412/12 Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The thermistor assembly is installed in front of the condenser to detect the ambient temperature which is used to control the air conditioning system AUTO mode. This sensor is connected to the air conditioning amplifier assembly and detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. This data is used for controlling the cabin temperature. The sensor sends a signal to the air conditioning amplifier assembly. The resistance of the thermistor assembly changes in accordance with the ambient 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 thermistor assembly and reads voltage changes due to changes in the resistance of the thermistor assembly.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1412/12 Open or short in thermistor assembly circuit

  • Thermistor assembly

  • Harness or connector

  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01FGZ4E17

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note


  • When the battery is disconnected or the air conditioning amplifier assembly is replaced, be sure to perform servo motor initialization Click here.

  • Before disconnecting the cable form the negative (-) battery terminal or replacing the air conditioning amplifier assembly, record the last operation state of the air conditioning for each transmitter. After replacement, it is necessary to perform memory registration for each transmitter Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING GTS (AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

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

    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

      Thermistor assembly /

      Min: -23.30°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 AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  2. INSPECT THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the thermistor assembly Click here.

    2. Inspect the thermistor assembly Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the N81 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
      N81-10 (TAM) - B8-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      N81-32 (SG-2) - B8-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      N81-10 (TAM) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      N81-32 (SG-2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      N81-10 (TAM) - N81-32 (SG-2) Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here