Manual Three Zone Temperature Control
B1610-Ambient Light Sensor 1 Input Circuit Low
For a complete wiring diagram, refer to.
Theory of Operation
The HVAC A/C Heater Control uses a variety of sensors to adjust HVAC operation to obtain optimal performance. These sensors are continuously monitored by the A/C Heater Control to assure that they are in range. If those sensors fall out of predetermined ranges a DTC will set.
• When Monitored: Continuously with the ignition on.
• Set Condition: If the Twilight or Ambient Light Sensor input voltage to the A/C Heater Control is less than 0.5 of a volt for period of five seconds. If the A/C Heater Control detects a valid voltage for one second, 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. Refer to => Non-DTC Based
Diagnostics. HVAC Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting Procedure
Test Step 1 - CHECK IF THE DTC IS ACTIVE
• Ignition on, engine not running.
• With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.
Is this DTC active?
Yes
• Go to Test Step 2 => [ Test Step 2 - CHECK (L24) AUTO HEADLAMPS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT
TO GROUND ]
No
• Go to Test Step 4 => [ Test Step 4 - CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS ]
Test Step 2 - CHECK (L24) AUTO HEADLAMPS SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
• Turn the ignition off to the lock position.
• Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C2 harness connector.
• Disconnect the Sun Sensor harness connector.
• Measure the resistance between ground and he (L24) Auto Headlamps Signal circuit.
Is the resistance below 100k Ohms?
Yes
• Repair the (L24) Auto Headlamps Signal circuit for a short to ground.
• Perform the HVAC Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. HVAC Verification Test
No
• Go to Test Step 3 => [ Test Step 3 - CHECK THE A/C HEATER CONTROL ]
Test Step 3 - CHECK THE A/C HEATER CONTROL
• Replace the Sun Sensor.
• Perform the HVAC Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. HVAC Verification Test
Did this DTC reset while performing the HVAC Verification Test?
Yes
• Replace and program the A/C Heater Control.
• Perform the HVAC Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. HVAC Verification Test
No
• Test complete.
Test Step 4 - CHECK THE WIRING AND CONNECTORS
• The conditions necessary to set the DTC are not present at this time.
• With the scan tool, check the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
• Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
• Wiggle the wiring and connectors while checking for shorted and open circuits.
Were there any problems found?
Yes
• Repair as necessary.
• Perform the HVAC Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. HVAC Verification Test
No
• Test complete.