DTC P0071


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DTC P0071

Ambient air thermistor sensor range/performance

DETECTION CONDITION

Input voltage from the ambient temperature sensor is excessively low or high

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Open circuit in wiring harness between PJB terminal J-02 AD and ambient temperature sensor terminal A
• Open circuit in wiring harness between PJB terminal J-02 AF and ambient temperature sensor terminal B
• Short to power supply in wiring harness between PJB terminal J-02 AD and ambient temperature sensor terminal A
• Short to GND in wiring harness between PJB terminal J-02 AD and ambient temperature sensor terminal A
• Ambient temperature sensor circuit short each other
• Ambient temperature sensor malfunction
• PJB malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR
• Turn the ignition switch off.
• Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor connector.
• Inspect the ambient temperature sensor connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT PJB CONNECTOR
• Disconnect the PJB connector.
• Inspect the PJB connector terminals for poor connection (such as damaged/pulled-out pins, and corrosion).
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the terminal, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
3
INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
• Inspect for continuity between following terminals:
- PJB terminal J-02 AD (wiring harness-side) - ambient temperature sensor terminal A (wiring harness-side)
- PJB terminal J-02 AF (wiring harness-side) - ambient temperature sensor terminal B (wiring harness-side)
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible open circuit, then go to Step 8.
4
INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GND
• Inspect for continuity between PJB terminal J-02 AD (wiring harness-side) and body GND.
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to GND, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
• Measure the voltage between PJB terminal J-02 AD (wiring harness-side) and body GND.
• Is the voltage B+?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to power supply, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
6
INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT FOR SHORT EACH OTHER
• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
• Inspect for continuity between ambient temperature sensor terminals A and B (wiring harness-side).
• Is there continuity?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short each other, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
7
INSPECT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• Inspect the ambient temperature sensor.
• Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the ambient temperature sensor, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
8
VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
• Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
• Clear the DTC from the PJB memory using the WDS or equivalent.
• Perform the self-test.
(See PJB SELF-TEST.)
• Is the same DTC present?
Yes
Replace the PJB.
No
Troubleshooting completed.