H and Auto

DTC Troubleshooting: B1232 (H and AUTO)

DTC B1232 or DTC indicator H and AUTO:

A Short in the Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then ON (II).

3. Do the Self-Diagnostic Function with the HDS or the climate control unit.

4. Check for DTCs.

Is DTC B1232 or H and AUTO indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the evaporator temperature sensor circuit.�

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Disconnect climate control unit connectors A (28P) and B (12P).

7. Check for continuity between climate control unit connector A (28P) terminal No. 23 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the climate control unit and the evaporator temperature sensor.�

NO -

Go to step 8.

8. Check for continuity between climate control unit connector A (28P) terminal No. 23 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 evaporator temperature sensor.�

NO -

Go to step 9.

9. Remove the evaporator temperature sensor Service and Repair, and test it Evaporator Temperature Sensor Test.

Is the evaporator temperature 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 evaporator temperature sensor Service and Repair.�