The sunload sensor is a 2-wire photo diode. This vehicle uses a single sunload sensor. The sensor is integrated into the ambient light sensor assembly. Low reference and signal circuits enable the sensor to operate. As the sunload increases, the sensor signal decreases. The sensor operates within an intensity range between completely dark and bright. The sensor signal varies between 0-5 volts. The HVAC control module converts the signal to a range between 0-255 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 cause the vehicle's inside temperature to increase. The HVAC System compensates for the increased temperature by diverting additional cool air into the vehicle.
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B0183 Solar Load Sensor 1 Circuit.
This vehicle has DTCs which include DTC Symptoms, refer to DTC Symptom Description .
DTC Symptom | DTC Symptom Descriptor |
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02 | Short to Ground |
05 | Short to Voltage or Open |
The ignition is turned ON.
The HVAC control module detects the signal circuit is less than 5 counts (0.09 volt) or more than 250 counts (4.90 volts).
If the DTC sets due to a low voltage condition, the HVAC control module will operate the system as if a maximum sunload condition exists. If the DTC sets due to a high voltage condition, the HVAC control module will operate the system as if a minimum sunload condition exists.
• | The DTC will become history if the HVAC control module no longer detects a failure. |
• | The history DTC will clear after 40 fault-free ignition cycles. |
• | The DTC can be cleared with a scan tool. |
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the high count (high voltage) range.
Tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the low count (low voltage) range. If the fuse in the jumper opens when you perform this test, the signal circuit is shorted to voltage.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No | ||||||||
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Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views | ||||||||||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||
2 |
Does the scan tool indicate that the Sunload Sensor parameter is with in the specified range? | 5-250 counts | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 | ||||||||
Does the scan tool indicate that the Sunload Sensor parameters are greater than the specified value? | 250 counts | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | |||||||||
Does the scan tool indicate that the Sunload Sensor parameter is less than the specified value? | 5 counts | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 | |||||||||
5 | Test the signal circuit of the sunload sensor assembly for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||
6 | Test the signal circuit of the sunload sensor assembly for a short to voltage, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||||
7 | Test the low reference circuit of the sunload sensor assembly for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||
8 | Test the following signal circuits for a short to voltage:
Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the sunload sensor assembly. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 | ||||||||
10 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 | ||||||||
11 | Replace the sunload sensor assembly. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- | ||||||||
12 | Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 13 | -- | ||||||||
13 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |