B1600

B1600-LEFT SOLAR SENSOR CIRCUIT/PERFORMANCE





For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

Theory of Operation

The HVAC A/C Heater Control uses a variety of sensors to adjust HVAC operation to obtain optimal performance. These sensors are continuously monitored by the A/C Heater Control to assure that they are in range. If those sensors fall out of predetermined ranges a DTC will set.

- When Monitored:
Continuously with the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
If the Left Sun Sensor Signal input voltage is less than 1.9 volts and greater than 0.05 of a volt for period of five seconds. This DTC has a de-maturing time of 10 seconds. If the DTCs status changes from active to stored, the DTC will stay in memory for 100 ignition cycles.





Always perform the HVAC Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

1. CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.

Is this DTC active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Go To 4

2. CHECK THE SUN SENSOR
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the Sun Sensor harness connector.
3. Ignition on, engine not running.
4. With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.

Did the DTC B1602-LEFT SOLAR SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH set or is the Sun Sensor voltage above 4.9 volts?

Yes

- Replace the Sun Sensor.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. HVAC Verification Test.

No

- Go To 3

3. CHECK (G39) SUN SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C2 harness connector.
3. Disconnect the Sun Sensor harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (G39) Sun Sensor Signal circuit.

Is the resistance below 100k Ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (G39) Sun Sensor Signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. HVAC Verification Test.

No

- Replace and program the A/C Heater Control.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. HVAC Verification Test.

4. CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
2. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
3. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, partially broken wires.
4. Check the connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
5. Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
6. With the scan tool, check the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.

Were there any problems found?

Yes

- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the HVAC VERIFICATION TEST. HVAC Verification Test.

No

- Test complete.