DTC A

DTC indicator A: An Open in the In-car Temperature Sensor Circuit.

1. Remove the in-car temperature sensor.




2. Measure the resistance between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals of the in-car temperature sensor.
*Check for a change in resistance by heating or cooling the sensor with a hair drier.

Is the resistance within the specifications shown on the graph?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Replace the in-car temperature sensor.

3. Disconnect climate control unit connector B (22P).




4. Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of climate control unit connector B (22P) and the No. 2 terminal of the in-car temperature sensor 2P connector.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the climate control unit and the in-car temperature sensor.




5. Check for continuity between the No. 5 terminal of climate control unit connector B (22P) and the No. 1 terminal of the in-car temperature sensor 2P connector.

Is there continuity?

YES - Check for loose wires or poor connections at climate control unit connector B (22P) and at the in-car temperature sensor 2P connector. If the connections are good, substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the climate control unit and the in-car temperature sensor.