B3933

DTC B3933

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.



DTC Descriptor
DTC B3933 06
- Evaporator Air Temperature Sensor short to ground or open




Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit Description

The HVAC control module supplies the evaporator air temperature sensor with a low reference circuit and 5-volt 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.


Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is turned ON.


Conditions for Setting the DTC

The HVAC control module detects the evaporator air temperature sensor signal circuit is less than -36°C (-38°F) or more than 215°C (419°F) for more than 15 seconds.


Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The air conditioning (A/C) compressor will be disabled.


Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The DTC will become history if the HVAC control module no longer detects a failure.
* The history DTC will clear after 50 fault-free ignition cycles.



Reference Information
Schematic Reference

HVAC Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Automatic HVAC Description and Operation (Automatic HVAC Description and Operation (Part 1))
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for Scan Tool Information


Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor parameter. The reading should be between -35°C (-39°F) and 98°C (208°F) and change with evaporator temperature changes.


Circuit/System Testing

Important: If the evaporator air temperature 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: 51°F (11°C).



1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the evaporator temperature sensor.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 10 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.

• 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.

3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and the signal circuit terminal 1.

• If less than the specified voltage, 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 voltage, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.

4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the evaporator air temperature sensor.



Component Testing


Important: For this test. A thermometer can be used to test the sensor off the vehicle in warn and or cold water.


1. Test the evaporator air temperature sensor by varying the sensor temperature while monitoring the sensor resistance.
2. Compare the readings with the Temperature VS Resistance table and verify that the resistance is within 5 percent of the specification.

• If not within the specified range, replace the sensor.




Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Evaporator Temperature Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for HVAC control module replacement, setup, and programming