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B1611 - Ambient Light Sensor Input Circuit Low

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to.

When Monitored: With the ignition on.

Set Condition: If the ambient light sensor input is out of range toward the high voltage threshold.






This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid. Do not perform this test if this DTC is stored.

Test Step 1 - Check for an Active DTC with the Sun Sensor Harness Connector Disconnected

Turn the ignition OFF.

Disconnect the sun sensor harness connector.

Turn the ignition ON.

With the scan tool, erase HVAC DTCs.

Turn the ignition OFF, wait 10 seconds, and turn the ignition ON.

With the scan tool, read HVAC DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

Go to Test Step 2 => [ Test Step 2 - Check Auto Headlamps Signal Circuit for a Short to
Voltage ]

No

Replace the sun sensor.

Perform the HVAC Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. HVAC Verification Test

Test Step 2 - Check Auto Headlamps Signal Circuit for a Short to Voltage

Turn the ignition OFF.

Disconnect the A/C heater control C1 harness connector.

Measure the voltage of the auto headlamps signal circuit between ground and the A/C heater control C1 harness connector.

Is the voltage less than 0.2 volts?

Yes

Replace the A/C heater control.

Perform the HVAC Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. HVAC Verification Test

No

Repair the auto headlamps signal circuit for a short to voltage.

Perform the HVAC Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. HVAC Verification Test