B1411

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM: B1411/11: Room Temperature Sensor Circuit
B1411/11 - Room Temperature Sensor Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The room temperature sensor is installed in the instrument panel. It detects the cabin temperature to control the air conditioning AUTO mode. The resistance of the room temperature sensor changes in accordance with the cabin temperature. As the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.

The A/C amplifier applies voltage (5 V) to the room temperature sensor and reads voltage changes as the resistance of the room temperature sensor changes. This sensor also sends appropriate signals to the A/ C amplifier.





WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Data List.

(e) Check the value(s) by referring to the table below.

Air Conditioner





OK:

The display is as specified in the normal condition column.

Result:





B -- PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

C -- REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER Removal
A -- Continue to next step.

2. INSPECT ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR

(a) Remove the room temperature sensor.

(b) Disconnect the room temperature sensor connector.





(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:





NOTICE:
* Hold the sensor only by its connector. Touching the sensor may change the resistance value.
* When measuring, the sensor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.

HINT
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).

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NG -- REPLACE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A/C AMPLIFIER)

(a) Disconnect the A/C amplifier connector.





(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.





Standard Resistance:





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NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK -- REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER Removal