B1030-12

B1030-12-EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY







Theory of Operation

The Evaporator Temperature Sensor is a variable resistor that changes in conjunction with temperature, or otherwise known as a thermistor. The Evaporator Temperature Sensor is located in the HVAC housing downstream of the A/C evaporator. The A/C Heater Control module monitors the evaporator temperature by monitoring the voltage change of the Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit. The sensor thermistor forms the lower half of a voltage divider and the upper half of the voltage divider is provided by a pull up resistor to 5.0 volts. If the monitored voltage drops below or rises above a predetermined voltage, a DTC will set.

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
The Evaporator Temperature Sensor voltage input to the A/C Heater Control is above a calibrated range for a continuous period of 30 seconds. If the A/C Heater Control detects a valid voltage, the DTC will change from Active to Stored and will stay in the controllers memory for 100 ignition cycles.





Always perform the HVAC Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

1. CHECK (C21) EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.

NOTE: It can take up to 30 seconds or more for this DTC to mature.

Is this DTC active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Go To 6

2. CHECK THE (C21) EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT VOLTAGE




1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the Evaporator Temperature Sensor harness connector.

NOTE: Due to the small terminal and pin size of the Evaporator Temperature Sensor and harness connector, make sure to not damage the terminals in this process.

3. Connect a jumper wire between the (C21) Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit and the (C121) Sensor Ground circuit in the Evaporator Temperature Sensor harness connector.
4. Ignition on, engine not running.
5. With the scan tool, read the Evaporator Temperature Sensor voltage.

Is the voltage below 0.2 of a volt?

Yes

- Replace the Evaporator Temperature Sensor.
- Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST HVAC Verification Test.

No

- Go To 3

3. CHECK THE (C21) EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE




1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the jumper wire from the previous step.
3. Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.
4. Ignition on, engine not running.
5. Measure the voltage of the (C21) Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit.

Is voltage above 0.2 of a volt?

Yes

- Repair the (C21) Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST HVAC Verification Test.

No

- Go To 4

4. CHECK THE (C21) EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN




1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
2. Measure the resistance of the (C21) Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit between the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector and the Evaporator Temperature Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance above 1.0 Ohm?

Yes

- Repair the (C21) Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for an open.
- Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST HVAC Verification Test.

No

- Go To 5

5. CHECK THE (C121) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN




1. Measure the resistance of the (C121) Sensor Ground circuit between the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector and the Evaporator Temperature Sensor harness connector.

Is the resistance above 1.0 Ohm?

Yes

- Repair the (C121) Sensor Ground circuit for an open.
- Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST HVAC Verification Test.

No

- Replace and program the A/C Heater Control.
- Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST HVAC Verification Test.

6. CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
2. With the scan tool, check the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
3. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this circuit.
4. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
5. Check the connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
6. Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.

Were there any problems found?

Yes

- Repair as necessary.
- Perform HVAC VERIFICATION TEST HVAC Verification Test.

No

- Test complete.