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DTC C

DTC indicator light C: An Open in the Outside Air Temperature Sensor Circuit

1. Remove the outside air temperature sensor.




2. Measure the resistance between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals of the outside air temperature sensor. Dip the sensor in ice water, and measure the resistance. Then pour warm water on the sensor, and check for a change in resistance.

Is the resistance within the specifications shown on the graph?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Replace the outside air temperature sensor.

3. Disconnect climate control unit connector B (30P).




4. Check for continuity between the No. 19 terminal of climate control unit connector B (30P) and the No. 2 terminal of the outside air temperature sensor 2P connector.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the climate control unit and the outside air temperature sensor.




5. Check for continuity between the No. 3 terminal of climate control unit connector B (30P) and the No. 1 terminal of the outside air temperature sensor 2P connector.

Is there continuity?

YES - Check for loose wires or poor connections at climate control unit connector B (30P) and at the outside air temperature sensor 2P connector. If the connections are good, substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit

NO - Repair open in the wire between the climate control unit and the outside air temperature sensor.