DESCRIPTION
The ambient temperature sensor 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 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 air conditioning amplifier assembly applies a voltage (5 V) to the ambient temperature sensor and reads voltage changes due to changes in the resistance of the ambient temperature sensor.
DTC No. |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
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B1412/12 |
Open or short in cooler thermistor (ambient temperature sensor) circuit |
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WIRING DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
1. |
READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Data List.
(e) Check the value(s) by referring to the table below.
Air Conditioner
Tester Display |
Measurement Item/Range |
Normal Condition |
Diagnostic Note |
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Ambient Temp Sensor |
Ambient temperature sensor / 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 |
Proceed to |
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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 |
C | ![]() |
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY |
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2. |
INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
(a) Remove the ambient temperature sensor (See page
).
(b) Inspect the ambient temperature sensor (See page
).
NG | ![]() |
REPLACE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
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3. |
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Disconnect the A13 ambient temperature sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the A35 and A36 air conditioning amplifier assembly connectors.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
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A35-1 (TAM) - A13-1 |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
A36-28 (SG-8) - A13-2 |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
A35-1 (TAM) or A13-1 - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
A36-28 (SG-8) or A13-2 - Body ground |
Always |
10 kΩ or higher |
OK | ![]() |
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY |
NG | ![]() |
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
(a) Check the fluid level.
If the brake fluid level is lower than the MIN line, check for leaks and inspect
the disc brake pads. If necessary, refill the reservoir with brake fluid to the
MAX line after repair or replaceme ...
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR
1. CHECK DTC (CHECK USING TECHSTREAM)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Navigation System / Trouble
Codes.
(e) Check for DTCs, and then write them down.
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Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Replace the blind spot monitor sensor if it has been dropped or subjected to
a severe impact.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR LH
(a) Install the blind spot monitor sensor LH with the 3 nuts.
Torque:
9.0 N·m {92 kgf·cm, 80 in·l ...