DTC B1230 or DTC indicator F and AUTO: A Short in the Sunlight Sensor Circuit
- Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
- Do the self-diagnostic function with the HDS (see HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION WITH THE HDS ) or the climate control unit (see HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION WITHOUT THE HDS ).
- Check for DTCs.
Is DTC B1230 or F and AUTO indicated?
YES -Go to step 5.
NO -Intermittent failure, check for loose wires or poor connections in the sunlight sensor circuit.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect the sunlight sensor 2P connector.
- Disconnect the climate control unit 36P connector.
- Check for continuity between climate control unit 36P connector terminal No. 19 and body ground.Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Climate Control Unit 36P Connector Terminal No. 19 And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?
YES -Repair a short to body ground in the wires between the climate control unit and the sunlight sensor.
NO -Go to step 9.
- Check for continuity between climate control unit 36P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 19.
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Is there continuity?
YES -Repair a short in the wires between the climate control unit and the sunlight sensor.
NO -Go to step 10.
- Reconnect the sunlight sensor 2P connector.
- Reconnect the climate control unit 36P connector.
- Test the sunlight sensor (see SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEST ).
Is the sunlight sensor OK?
YES -Substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit (see CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
NO -Replace the sunlight sensor (see SUNLIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).