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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 DeVille 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC B1317 In Car Temperature Sensor Short Circuit

Object Number: 506748 Size: MF
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Circuit Description

The inside air temperature sensor is a thermistor that controls the signal voltage to the heater and A/C programmer. The heater and A/C programmer supplies voltage on CKT 734. When the sensor is cold, the following conditions exist:

    • The resistance is high.
    • The heater and A/C programmer reads a high signal voltage at pin D9.

As the sensor warms, the following actions occur:

    • The resistance decreases.
    • The signal voltage is pulled low through the sensor ground, CKT 407.

The signal voltage varies between 5 V (open circuit) and 0 V (short circuit).

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • Turn the ignition to the ON position.
    • The ambient air temperature reads above -29°C (-20°F).
    • DTCs B1310 or B1311 are not set.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

A substitute temperature reading of 24°C (75°F) is used in order to continue the operation. As a result, the internal temperature may be overly warm or overly cold.

Notes On Intermittence

If an intermittent DTC B1317 is set, use a Scan Tool in order to select the following settings:

    • Data list
    • Open/shorts data
    • Observe the reading

Manipulate the wiring while observing the Scan Tool . If a failure is induced, the reading will jump. Inspect for the following conditions:

    • Faulty terminal contact
    • An obstructed or defective sensor

Test Description

  1. Perform the Diagnostic System Check before continuing with the diagnosis of this DTC.

    2.

  2. The Scan Tool displays the inside temperature. Disconnecting the sensor determines if the wiring or the sensor is the cause.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
  2. Connect a Scan Tool .
  3. Disconnect the in car temperature sensor.

Did the DTC change from B1317 to B1316?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Disconnect the heater and A/C programmer and the sensor.
  2. Connect a test lamp between D9 and B+. Refer to Troubleshooting with a Test Lamp in Wiring Systems.

Did the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

4
  1. Replace the inside temperature sensor. Refer to Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement .
  2. Use the Scan Tool in order to clear the codes.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check

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5
  1. Inspect the connector terminal contact. Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents in Wiring Systems.
  2. If the contact is OK, replace the heater and A/C programmer. Refer to Programmer Replacement .
  3. Use the Scan Tool in order to clear the code.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check

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6

Connect the test lamp at cavity C of C203.

Did the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7
  1. Repair the short to ground in CKT 234 between the heater and A/C programmer and C203. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Use the Scan Tool in order to clear the code.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check

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8
  1. Repair the short to ground in CKT 734 between C203 and the sensor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Use the Scan Tool in order to clear the code.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check

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