DTC 03

Diagnostic Chart:

Wiring Diagram:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

The inside air temperature sensor is a thermistor used to control the signal voltage at the H-A/C control. The H-A/C control supplies a reference voltage (about 5 volts) on CKT 734 to the sensor. When the inside air temperature is cold, the thermistor resistance is high; therefore, the H-A/C control will receive a high signal voltage Input. If the inside air temperature is hot, the thermistor resistance is low; therefore the H-A/C control will receive a low signal voltage input.

DTC WILL SET WHEN

With ignition in "RUN," a DTC 03 will be set if the resistance seen between CKT 734 and CKT 1791 is above 100.7 k ohms.

ACTION TAKEN:

DTC 03 will set in the H-A/C control. With DTC 03 present, the H-A/C control will use a default value of 128 or 24°C (75°F). This can be seen by displaying parameter "-28" for the inside air temperature sensor.

DTC WILL CLEAR WHEN

This fault will clear as soon as the fault has been repaired. The system will then return to normal operation.

DTC CHART TEST DESCRIPTION

Number(s) below refer to circled number(s) on the diagnostic chart.

1. This test checks for HVAC DTC(s) and should clear any intermittent DTC(s).

2. This test checks resistance of inside air temperature sensor.

3. This test checks for normal to above voltage on CKT 734.

4. This test checks for an open in CKT 1791.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS

Visually inspect sensor thermistor element for broken wires or contamination by removing right-hand instrument panel molding.