DTC B1412/12 Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The ambient temperature sensor is installed in front of the condenser to detect the ambient temperature which is used to control the air conditioner "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
1 READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the intelligent tester main switch on.
(c) Select the item below in the DATA LIST, and read the display on the intelligent tester.
DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONER:
OK: The display is as specified in the normal condition column.
Result
2 INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Remove the ambient temperature sensor.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
NOTICE:
HINT: As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).
3 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A/C AMPLIFIER)
(a) Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the A/C amplifier connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER
ABS Warning Light does not Come ON
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to ABS Warning Light Remains ON (See page BC-141).
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 CHECK ABS WARNING LIGHT
(a) Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Check that the ABS warning light comes on.
OK:
ABS warning light come ...
Reassembly
1. INSTALL SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR (for Driver Seat)
2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LOWER LH
Install the front seat cushion shield lower LH with
the screw.
3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD LOWER
RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
4. INSTAL ...
For vehicles equipped with traction control (trac) system
When using a 2-wheel drum tester such as a
speedometer tester or chassis dynamometer, etc., or
jacking up the front wheels and driving the wheels,
always push in the TRAC cut ("TRAC OFF") switch and
turn the TRAC system OFF.
FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRACTION CONTROL (TRAC) SYS ...