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In-Vehicle Sensor Circuit

In-vehicle Sensor Circuit

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION







In-vehicle Sensor
The in-vehicle sensor is located on instrument lower driver panel. It converts variations in temperature of passenger compartment air (drawn in through the integrated fan) into a resistance value. It is then input into the front air control.




Diagnostic Procedure For In-vehicle Sensor (Steps 1 - 4):




Diagnostic Procedure For In-vehicle Sensor (Steps 5 - 6):




DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE SENSOR
SYMPTOM: In-vehicle sensor circuit is open or shorted. (44, 46 or DTC B2578, B2579) is indicated on front air control as a result of conducting self-diagnosis.

COMPONENT INSPECTION







In-vehicle Sensor
After disconnecting in-vehicle sensor connector M32, measure resistance between terminals 1 and 4 at sensor component side, using the table.

If NG, replace in-vehicle sensor.