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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Inside Air Temperature Sensor Signal | B0163 02 | B0163 05 | B0163 05 | 1 |
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Signal | B0158 02 | B0158 05 | B0158 05 | 1 |
Upper Left Air Temperature Sensor Signal | B0173 02 | B0173 05 | B0173 05 | 1 |
Upper Right Air Temperature Sensor Signal | B0509 02 | B0509 05 | B0509 05 | 1 |
Lower Left Air Temperature Sensor Signal | B0178 02 | B0178 05 | B0178 05 | 1 |
Lower Right Air Temperature Sensor Signal | B0514 02 | B0514 05 | B0514 05 | 1 |
Right Sunload Sensor Signal | B0188 02 | B0188 05 | B0188 05 | 1 |
Left Sunload Sensor Signal | B0183 02 | B0183 05 | B0183 05 | 1 |
Low Reference | -- | B0173 05, B0158 05, B0163 05, B0509 05, B0178 05, B0514 05, | B0173 05, B0158 05, B0163 05, B0509 05, B0178 05, B0514 05, | 1 |
Sunload Sensor Ground | B0183 02, B0188 02 | B0183 05, B0188 05 | B0183 05, B0188 05 | 1 |
1. Air Temperature Malfunction | ||||
Circuit/System Description
Air Temperature Sensors
The air temperature sensors are a 2-wire negative temperature co-efficient thermistor. The vehicle uses the following air temperature sensors:
| • | Ambient Air Temperature Sensor |
| • | Inside Air Temperature Sensor Assembly |
| • | Upper Left Air Temperature Sensor |
| • | Upper Right Air Temperature Sensor |
| • | Lower Left Air Temperature Sensor |
| • | Lower Right Air Temperature Sensor |
A signal and low reference circuit enables the sensor to operate. As the air temperature surrounding the sensor increases, the sensor resistance decreases. The sensor signal voltage decreases as the resistance decreases. The sensor operates within a temperature range between -40 to +101°C (-40 to +215°F). The sensor signal varies between 0-5 volts. The HVAC control module converts the signal to a range between 0-255 counts. As the air temperature increases the count value will decrease. If the HVAC control module or auxiliary HVAC control module detects a malfunctioning sensor, then the control module software will use a defaulted air temperature value. The default value for the ambient and inside air temperature sensors will be displayed on the scan tool. The default value for the duct air temperature sensors will not be displayed on the scan tool. The scan tool parameter for the duct air temperature sensors are the actual state of the signal circuit. The default action ensures that the HVAC system can adjust the inside air temperature near the desired temperature until the condition is corrected.
Sun Load Sensor Assembly
The sunload sensor is a 2-wire photo diode. The vehicle uses left and right sunload sensors. The two sensors are integrated into the sunload sensor assembly along with the ambient light sensor. Ground and signal circuits enable the sensors to operate. As the sunload increases, the sensor signal decreases. The sensor signal varies between 0 and 5 volts. The HVAC control module converts the signal to a range between 0 and 255 counts. The sunload sensor provides the HVAC control module with a measurement of the amount of light shining on the vehicle. Bright or high intensity light causes the vehicles interior temperature to increase. The HVAC system compensates for the increased temperature by diverting additional cool air into the vehicle.
Diagnostic Aids
Condition | Display |
|---|---|
Using Scan Tool Special Function | Updates temperature display instantly |
When the HVAC module MODE, FRONT DEFROST, and REAR DEFROST buttons are pressed simultaneously. | Updates temperature display instantly |
At start up with the engine off less than 2 hours | Displays last stored temperature unless temperature has decreased. The outside air temperature reading is always instantly updated if ambient air temperature has decreased. |
At start up with the engine off more than 2 hours | Displays actual outside temperature |
Vehicle speed above 32 km/h (20 mph) for a minimum of 80 seconds | Updates temperature display at a slow filtered rate |
Vehicle speed above 72 km/h (45 mph) | Displays actual outside temperature |
Sensor ambient temperature reading is less than the last displayed value | Displays actual outside temperature |
When the ambient air decreases | Updates temperature display rapidly |
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 Verification
- Ignition ON, cover the sunload sensor assembly with a shop towel or other suitable item. Verify the scan tool Right Sunload Sensor and Left Sunload Sensor parameters are within 3 counts of each other.
- Measure actual outside air temperature using a thermometer. Compare this value to the scan tool Outside Air Temp. Raw parameter. The measured temperature should be within 5 degrees of parameter.
- Measure actual inside air temperature using a thermometer. Compare this value to the scan tool Inside Air Temp. Sensor parameter and Aux. Inside Air Temp. parameter. The measured temperature should be within 5 degrees of parameter.
- Measure actual temperature using a thermometer at each of the duct temperature sensors. Compare this value to the appropriate scan tool Duct Actual parameter. The measured temperature should be within 5 degrees of appropriate Duct Actual parameter.
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range, refer to Sun Load Sensor Circuit Malfunction. |
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range, refer to Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction. |
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range, refer to Inside Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction. |
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range, refer to Duct Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction. |
Circuit/System Testing
Sun Load Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the sunload sensor.
- Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
- Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the ground circuit terminal C and the appropriate signal circuit terminal listed below:
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the sunload sensor.
Important: If a solar load sensor has an out of range condition caused by a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance, the scan tool will display the same value: 225 counts.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
| • | Left solar load sensor circuit terminal A. |
| • | Right solar load sensor circuit terminal B. |
| ⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module. |
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the ambient temperature sensor.
- Test for less than 1 ohm between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Outside Air Temp. Raw parameter is greater than 4.9 volts or 250 counts.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and the low reference circuit terminal B. Verify the scan tool Outside Air Temp. Raw parameter is less than 0.1 volt or 5 counts.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the ambient 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 less 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 greater 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. |
Inside Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate inside air temperature sensor.
- Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify a scan tool illuminates between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm between the low reference circuit terminal B and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify the appropriate scan tool Inside Temp Sensor parameter is greater than 4.9 volts or 250 counts.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and the low reference circuit terminal B. Verify the scan tool Temp Sensor Voltage parameter is less than 0.1 volt or 5 counts.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate temperature sensor.
| ⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. |
| ⇒ | 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 less 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 greater 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. |
Duct Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate temperature sensor.
- Test for less than 1.0 ohm between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- Ignition ON, verify the appropriate Duct Temp Sensor Actual parameter is greater than 4.9 volts or 250 counts.
- Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and the low reference circuit terminal 2. Verify the scan tool Duct Temp Sensor Actual parameter is less than 0.1 volt or 5 counts.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate 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 less than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal 1 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module. |
| ⇒ | If greater 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. |
Component Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate temperature sensor.
- Test for the appropriate resistance between the signal terminal A or 1 and the low reference terminal B or 2. Refer to Sensor Resistance Table for resistance values.
| ⇒ | If not within the specified range, replace the appropriate sensor. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
