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Test D

PINPOINT TEST D: DTC B1251 OR DTC 1253 - A/C IN-VEHICLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPEN CIRCUIT OR SHORT TO GROUND


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Test D5-D6:






Normal Operation
Under normal operation, the in-vehicle temperature sensor receives a ground from the Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) module through circuit 9-FA48 (BN/GN). A 5-volt reference voltage is supplied to the in-vehicle temperature sensor from the DATC module through circuit 8-FA48 (WH/GN)

Possible Causes
- An open in circuit 9-FA48 (BN/GN) or 8-FA48 (WH/GN).
- A short together in circuits 9-FA48 (BN/GN) and 8-FA48 (WH/GN).
- A short to ground in circuit 8-FA48 (WH/GN).
- DATC module.
- In-vehicle air temperature sensor.