B1241
DTC B1241 EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SHORT (LOW)Component Location:
COMPONENT LOCATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Evaporator temperature sensor located on heater unit, detects the core temperature and interrupts compressor relay power, in order to prevent evaporator freezing by excessive cooling. It is a negative type thermistor whose resistance is inversely proportional to temperature.
DTC DESCRIPTION
The A/C controller sets DTC B1241 if there is a short circuit in evaporator temp. sensor signal harness or the measured resistance value of sensor is less than threshold value (about O.9 kohms)
DTC Detecting Condition:
DTC DETECTING CONDITION
Specification:
SPECIFICATION
MONITOR SCANTOOL DATA
1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
2. Engine "ON"
3. Monitor the "EVAPORATIVE SENSOR" Parameter on the Scantool.
4. Are the DTC B1241 present and is parameter of "EVAPORATIVE SENSOR" fixed?
* Parameter of "EVAPORATIVE SENSOR" will be fixed at -2 degree C (28.4 degrees F), if there is any fault in EVAPORATIVE SENSOR.
YES - Go to "Inspection" procedure.
NO - Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION
1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals.
Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
3. Has a problem been found?
YES - Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO - Go to "Signal circuit inspection" procedure.
SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION
1. Check for short to ground in harness.
1. Ignition "OFF
2. Disconnect evaporator temp. sensor.
3. Measure resistance between terminal "1" of evaporator temp. sensor and chassis ground.
Specification : Approx. Infinity ohms
4. Is the measured resistance within specifications?
YES - Go to "Component Inspection" procedure.
NO - Check for short to ground in harness. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Check evaporator temp. sensor.
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect evaporator temp. sensor.
3. Measure resistance between terminal "1" and "2" of evaporator temp. sensor.
Specification : Refer the specifications in fig 3.
4. Is the measured resistance within specifications in fig3? (tolerance limits ± 3%)
YES - Go to "Check A/C Control Unit" procedure.
NO
- Substitute with a known-good evaporator temp. sensor and check for proper operation.
- If the problem is corrected, replace evaporator temp. sensor and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
2. Check A/C Control Unit
1. Engine "ON"
2. Disconnect evaporator temp. sensor.
3. Measure voltage between terminal "6" of A/C Control Unit and chassis ground.
Specification : Approx. 5 V
4. Is the measured voltage within specifications?
YES - Check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
NO
- Substitute with a known-good A/C Control Unit and check for proper operation.
- If the problem is corrected, replace A/C Control Unit and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Connect scantool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode and then clear DTC.
2. Operate the vehicle and monitor the DTC on the scantool.
3. Are any DTCs present?
YES - Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.
NO - System is performing to specification at this time.