Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Signal | 2 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Ambient Air Temperature Low Reference | -- | 1 | 1 | -- |
1. Too hot in vehicle condition 2. Temperature display inaccurate | ||||
Circuit/System Description
The HVAC control module supplies the ambient air temperature sensor with a low reference circuit and signal circuit. The HVAC control module determines the voltage drop across the sensor, which is proportional to temperature. As the air temperature increases, the sensor resistance decreases and the voltage signal decreases. As the air temperature decreases, the sensor resistance increases and the voltage signal increases.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
Important: An instant OAT update must be performed by pressing the A/C and Recirc buttons at the same time after the system has been repaired to convert the A/C permission from out of range to normal.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the outside air temperature sensor.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 10 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Ambient Air Temperature sensor parameter is less than -35°F (-37°C).
- Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and the low reference circuit terminal B. Verify the scan tool Ambient Air Temperature sensor parameter is greater than 180°F (82°C).
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the ambient air temperature sensor.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
| • | Control Module References for HVAC control module replacement, setup and programming |
