DESCRIPTION
The cooler (ambient temp. sensor) thermistor is installed in front of the cooler condenser assembly to detect the ambient temperature, which is used to control the air conditioning system. This sensor is connected to the air conditioning amplifier assembly and detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. This data is used for controlling the cabin temperature. The sensor sends a signal to the air conditioning amplifier assembly. The resistance of the cooler (ambient temp. sensor) thermistor changes in accordance with the ambient temperature. As the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.
The air conditioning amplifier assembly applies voltage (3.3 V) to the cooler (ambient temp. sensor) thermistor and reads voltage changes due to changes in the resistance of the cooler (ambient temp. sensor) thermistor.
DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | Memory |
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B1412/12 | Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit | Open or short in ambient temperature sensor circuit |
| Memorized (4 sec. or more)* |
HINT:
If the ambient temperature is approximately -52.9°C (-63.22°F) or lower, DTC B1412/12 may be output even though the system is normal.
WIRING DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
1. | READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Data List.
(e) Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List Tester Display | Measurement Item | Range | Normal Condition | Diagnostic Note |
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Ambient Temp Sensor | Cooler (ambient temp. sensor) thermistor | Min.: -23.30°C (-9.94°F) Max.: 65.95°C (150.71°F) | Actual ambient temperature displayed | - |
Tester Display |
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Ambient Temp Sensor |
OK:
The display is as specified in the normal condition column.
OK | ![]() | REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY |
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2. | INSPECT COOLER (AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR |
(a) Remove the cooler (ambient temp. sensor) thermistor. Click here |
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(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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1 - 2 | 10°C (50°F) | 3.00 to 3.73 kΩ |
15°C (59°F) | 2.45 to 2.88 kΩ | |
20°C (68°F) | 1.95 to 2.30 kΩ | |
25°C (77°F) | 1.60 to 1.80 kΩ | |
30°C (86°F) | 1.28 to 1.47 kΩ | |
35°C (95°F) | 1.00 to 1.22 kΩ | |
40°C (104°F) | 0.80 to 1.00 kΩ | |
45°C (113°F) | 0.65 to 0.85 kΩ | |
50°C (122°F) | 0.50 to 0.70 kΩ | |
55°C (131°F) | 0.44 to 0.60 kΩ | |
60°C (140°F) | 0.36 to 0.50 kΩ |
NOTICE:
HINT:
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).
NG | ![]() | REPLACE COOLER (AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR |
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3. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COOLER (AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Disconnect the J42 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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J42-13 (TAM) - A3-2 | Always | Below 1 Ω |
J42-2 (SG-2) - A3-1 | Always | Below 1 Ω |
J42-13 (TAM) or A3-2 - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
J42-2 (SG-2) or A3-1 - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
OK | ![]() | REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY |
NG | ![]() | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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