Code No. B1011,B1012: Ambient temperature sensor system




COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM
This code is set when the ambient temperature sensor circuit is open (Code No.B1012) or is short (Code No.B1011).

PROBABLE CAUSES

  • Malfunction of the ambient temperature sensor
  • Damaged the wiring harness and connectors
  • Malfunction of the automatic air conditioner control panel (A/C-ECU)

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

STEP 1. M.U.T.-III data list
Check that the following service data display contents are normal. (Refer to .)

  • Item 02: Ambient temperature sensor

Q. Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 5.
Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Connector check: A-28 ambient temperature sensor connector and C-106 A/C-ECU connector






Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 3.

Repair the connector.

STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between A-28 ambient temperature sensor connector (terminals 1 and 2) and C-106 A/C-ECU connector (terminals 1 and 24).








note Prior to the wiring harness inspection, check intermediate connector C-125, and repair if necessary.

  • Check the sensor signal line and earth line for open or short circuit.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 4.

Repair the wiring harness.

STEP 4. Check the ambient temperature sensor.
Refer to .

Q. Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 5.
Replace the ambient temperature sensor.

STEP 5. M.U.T.-III diagnosis code

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?
Replace the automatic air conditioner control panel (A/C-ECU).
The trouble can be an intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).