B1A68:15
Climate Control System
Pinpoint Test E: DTCs B1A68:11 and 15
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 54, Manual Climate Control System for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number
Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 55, Automatic Climate Control System for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number
Normal Operation
Under normal operation, the ambient air temperature sensor receives a ground from the HVAC module. The sensor varies its resistance with the temperature. As the temperature rises, the resistance falls. As the temperature falls the resistance rises. The HVAC module measures this resistance to determine the temperature at the sensor.
- DTC B1A68:11 (Ambient Temperature Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground)- The module senses excessive voltage drop on the sensor feedback circuit, indicating a short directly to ground.
- DTC B1A68:15 (Ambient Temperature Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery or Open)- The module senses no voltage drop on the sensor feedback circuit, indicating a short directly to voltage or an open circuit.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Ambient air temperature sensor
- HVAC module
PINPOINT TEST E : DTCs B1A68:11 AND 15
E1 CHECK THE SENSOR RESISTANCE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Ambient Air Temperature Sensor C132.
- Measure the resistance between the ambient air temperature sensor C132 terminals and compare to the table below.
Is the resistance within the specified values for the temperatures?
Yes
GO to E2.
No
INSTALL a new ambient air temperature sensor. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
E2 CHECK THE SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between ambient air temperature sensor C132-1, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side and C132-2, circuit RH107 (GN/BU), harness side.
Is the voltage between 4.7 and 5.1 volts?
Yes
INSTALL a new ambient air temperature sensor. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If code returns, GO to E8.
No
For DTC B1A61:15, GO to E3.
For DTC B1A61:11, GO to E6.
E3 CHECK CIRCUIT VH407 (YE/GN) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: HVAC Module- Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) C2357.
- Disconnect: HVAC Module- Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) C228A.
- Ignition ON.
- Measure the voltage between ground and:
- (EMTC (Electronic Manual Temperature Control) systems) HVAC module- EMTC (Electronic Manual Temperature Control) C2357-12, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side.
- (DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control) systems) HVAC module- DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control) C228A-12, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side.
Is any voltage present?
Yes
REPAIR circuit VH407 (YE/GN) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
GO to E4.
E4 CHECK CIRCUIT VH407 (YE/GN) FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure the resistance between:
- (EMTC (Electronic Manual Temperature Control) systems) HVAC module- EMTC (Electronic Manual Temperature Control) C2357-12, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side and ambient air temperature sensor C132-1, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side.
- (DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control) systems) HVAC module- DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control) C228A-12, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side and ambient air temperature sensor C132-1, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side.
Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to E5.
No
REPAIR circuit VH407 (YE/GN) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
E5 CHECK CIRCUIT RH107 (GN/BU) FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between:
- (EMTC (Electronic Manual Temperature Control) systems) HVAC module- EMTC (Electronic Manual Temperature Control) C2357-4, circuit RH107 (GN/BU), harness side and ambient air temperature sensor C132-2, circuit RH107 (GN/BU), harness side.
- (DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control) systems) HVAC module- DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control) C228A-4, circuit RH107 (GN/BU), harness side and ambient air temperature sensor C132-2, circuit RH107 (GN/BU), harness side.
Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to E8.
No
REPAIR circuit RH107 (GN/BU) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
E6 CHECK CIRCUIT VH407 (YE/GN) FOR A SHORT TO CIRCUIT RH107 (GN/BU)
- Ignition OFF.
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: HVAC Module- EMTC (Electronic Manual Temperature Control) C2357.
- Disconnect: HVAC Module- DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control) C228A.
- Measure the resistance between ambient air temperature sensor C132-1, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side and C132-2, circuit RH107 (GN/BU), harness side.
Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to E7.
No
REPAIR circuit VH407 (YE/GN) for a short to circuit RH107 (GN/BU). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
E7 CHECK CIRCUIT VH407 (YE/GN) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between ground and:
- (EMTC (Electronic Manual Temperature Control) systems) HVAC module- EMTC (Electronic Manual Temperature Control) C2357-12, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side.
- (DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control) systems) HVAC module- DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control) C228A-12, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side.
Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to E8.
No
REPAIR circuit VH407 (YE/GN) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
E8 CHECK THE MODULE CONNECTION
- Inspect the module connectors for:
- corrosion.
- pushed-out terminals.
- damaged terminals.
- Connect and correctly seat all the HVAC module connectors.
- Clear the DTCs.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
Yes
INSTALL a new HVAC module. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.