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Pinpoint Test

  1. CHECK THE IN-VEHICLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor.
    3. Carry out the in-vehicle temperature sensor component test. REFER to In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor .

    Does the in-vehicle temperature sensor test OK? 

  2. CHECK THE HVAC MODULE OUTPUT VOLTAGE
    1. Ignition ON.
    2. Measure:
      In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor
      G08032991
      G08032992
      C233 C233
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 VH414 (GN/BU)
      G08032993
      3 RH111 (GY/BU)

    Is the voltage between 4.7 and 5.1 volts? 

    • Yes: INSTALL a new in-vehicle temperature sensor. REFER to In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor . TEST the system for normal operation. If the DTC returns, GO to  8.
    • No: For DTC B1A61:11, GO to  6.

      For DTC B1A61:15, GO to .

  3. CHECK THE IN-VEHICLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FEEDBACK CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: HVAC Module C228A.
    3. Disconnect: HVAC Module C228B.
    4. Measure:
      HVAC Module In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor
      G08032994
      G08032995
      C228B C233
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      29 VH414 (GN/BU)
      G08032996
      1 VH414 (GN/BU)

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  4. CHECK THE SIGNAL RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      HVAC Module In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor
      G08032997
      G08032998
      C228A C233
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      23 RH111 (GY/BU)
      G08032999
      3 RH111 (GY/BU)

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  5. CHECK THE SIGNAL RETURN CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO VOLTAGE
    1. Measure:
      In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor Ground
      G08033001
      G08033000
      C233 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 VH414 (GN/BU)
      G08033002
      - Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    • Yes: REPAIR the circuit.
    • No: GO to  8.
  6. CHECK THE IN-VEHICLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FEEDBACK CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE SIGNAL RETURN CIRCUIT
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: HVAC Module C228A.
    3. Disconnect: HVAC Module C228B.
    4. Measure:
      In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor
      G08033003
      G08033004
      C233 C233
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 VH414 (GN/BU)
      G08033005
      3 RH111 (GY/BU)

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR the circuits.
  7. CHECK THE IN-VEHICLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FEEDBACK CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Measure:
      HVAC Module Ground
      G08033007
      G08033006
      C228B Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      29 VH414 (GN/BU)
      G08033008
      - Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to .
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  8. CHECK FOR CORRECT HVAC MODULE OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect and inspect all HVAC module connectors.
    3. Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    4. Reconnect the HVAC module connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    5. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    • Yes: CHECK OASIS  for any applicable TSBs  . If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs  address this concern, INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module .
    • No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.