DTC B170D[16] Mix Actuator (Driver) Position Sensor: Short to Ground (Auto A/C)

1. Auto A/C control system check

Refer to "57.HVAC Control 7A.Troubleshooting(Auto A/C) diagnostic system check-auto A/C controls".

2. Wire harness and connector inspection

1) Turn OFF the ignition switch.

2) Disconnect the auto A/C control unit harness connector (B10) and mix actuator (driver side) harness connector (B64).

3) Inspect the wire harnesses and connectors for the following. Is the result normal?

Wire harness to be inspected

  • Between the auto A/C control unit harness connector (pin 17 of B10) and the mix actuator (driver side) (pin 3 of B64)
  • Between the auto A/C control unit harness connector (pin 10 of B10) and the mix actuator (driver side) (pin 2 of B64)
  • Between the auto A/C control unit harness connector (pin 40 of B10) and the mix actuator (driver side) (pin 1 of B64)

Inspection items

  • Short to ground or short to other circuits
  • Terminal connection status

Refer to "LHD HVAC (Automatic Air Conditioner)" in the ETM (wiring diagram). (Open using the ETM viewer.).

Refer to "RHD HVAC (Automatic Air Conditioner)" in the ETM (wiring diagram). (Open using the ETM viewer.).

Yes

=>Go to Position sensor 5 V power supply voltage inspection.

No

Repair the circuit as necessary.

=>Go to Repair verification.

3. Position sensor 5 V power supply voltage inspection

1) Connect the auto A/C control unit harness connector (B10).

2) Turn ON the ignition switch.

3) Measure the voltage between the 5 V power supply circuit and the low reference circuit of the position sensor (pins 1 and 3 of B64) with a DMM. Is the voltage within the specified range?

Value: 4.5 to 5.5 V

Refer to "LHD HVAC (Automatic Air Conditioner)" in the ETM (wiring diagram). (Open using the ETM viewer.).

Refer to "RHD HVAC (Automatic Air Conditioner)" in the ETM (wiring diagram). (Open using the ETM viewer.).

Yes

Replace the mix actuator (driver side).

Refer to "7.HVAC 7B.Heater Ventilator Airconditioner actuator removal".

Refer to "7.HVAC 7B.Heater Ventilator Airconditioner actuator installation".

=>Go to Repair verification.

No

=>Go to Control panel replacement.

4. Control panel replacement

Note

  • Perform programming after replacing the control panel.

Refer to "7.HVAC 7B.Heater Ventilator Airconditioner control panel and control lever removal".

Refer to "7.HVAC 7B.Heater Ventilator Airconditioner control panel and control lever installation".

Refer to "7.HVAC 7B.Heater Ventilator Airconditioner control panel and control lever setting".

Procedure completion

=>Go to Repair verification.

5. Repair verification

1) Clear the DTC with a scan tool.

2) Turn OFF the ignition switch.

3) Start the engine.

4) Observe the DTC information with a scan tool.