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DTC F

DTC indicator F: A Short in the Sunlight Sensor Circuit

1. Disconnect the sunlight sensor 2P connector.

Does the vehicle have a Navigation System?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Go to step 2.

2. Disconnect climate control unit connector B (20P).




3. Check for continuity between the No.12 terminals of climate control unit connector B (20P) and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the climate control unit and the sunlight sensor.

NO - Go to step 4.

4. Reconnect the sunlight sensor 2P connector.
5. Reconnect climate control unit connector B (20P).
6. Test the sunlight sensor.

Is the sunlight sensor OK?

YES - Substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit.

NO - Replace the sunlight sensor.

7. Disconnect climate control unit connector B (26P).




8. Check for continuity between the No.19 terminal of climate control unit connector B (26P) and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the climate control unit and the sunlight sensor.

NO - Go to step 9.

9. Reconnect the sunlight sensor 2P connector.
10. Reconnect climate control unit connector B (26P).
11. Test the sunlight sensor.

Is the sunlight sensor OK?

YES - Substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit.

NO - Replace the sunlight sensor.