DTC 13


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DTC 13

Ambient temperature sensor system inspection

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Ambient temperature sensor malfunction
• Climate control unit malfunction
• Open or short circuit between ambient temperature sensor and climate control unit

Diagnostic Procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
• Inspect ambient temperature sensor.
• Is it okay?
Yes
Go to next step.
No
Replace ambient temperature sensor.
2
• Disconnect climate control unit connector (24-pin) and ambient temperature sensor connector.
• Is there open circuit between following terminals of climate control unit connector (24-pin) and ambient temperature sensor connector?
- 1K-B
- 1I-A
Yes
Repair wiring harness.
No
Go to next step.
3
• Is there short circuit to ground between terminal 1K of climate control unit connector (24-pin) and terminal B of ambient temperature sensor connector?
Yes
Repair wiring harness.
No
Connect climate control unit connector, then go to next step.
4
• Turn ignition switch to ON position.
• Measure voltage at terminal 1K of climate control unit connector (24-pin).
• Is voltage approximately 5 V?
Yes
This system is normal at present. (Erase the past failure from memory.)
No
Replace climate control unit.