B1230
DTC Troubleshooting: B1230 (F and AUTO)
DTC B1230 or DTC indicator F and AUTO:
A Short in the Sunlight Sensor Circuit
1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then to ON (II).
3. Do the Self-Diagnostic Function with the HDS or the climate control unit.
4. Check for DTCs.
Is DTC B1230 or F and AUTO indicated?
YES -
Go to step 5.
NO -
Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the sunlight sensor circuit.�
5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
6. Disconnect the sunlight sensor 5P connector.
7. Disconnect climate control unit connectors A (28P) and B (12P).
8. Check for continuity between climate control unit connector A (28P) terminal No. 25 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the climate control unit and the sunlight sensor.�
NO -
Go to step 9.
9. Check for continuity between climate control unit connector A (28P) terminal No. 25 and climate control unit connector B (12P) terminal No. 10.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair a short in the wires between the climate control unit and the sunlight sensor.�
NO -
Go to step 10.
10. Reconnect the sunlight sensor 5P connector.
11. Reconnect climate control unit connectors A (28P) and B (12P).
12. Test the sunlight sensor Sunlight Sensor Test.
Is the sunlight sensor OK?
YES -
Substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation.�
NO -
Replace the sunlight sensor Service and Repair.�