Circuit/System Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ignition OFF disconnect the harness connector at the OAT sensor.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal and ground.
- If greater than 1 ohm, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Ignition ON, verify the driver information center (DIC) displays approximately -40°F (-40°C).
- If the DIC does not display approximately -40°C (-40°F), test the OAT sensor signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC module.
- Ignition ON, perform an outside air temperature Instant Update to by pass filtering by simultaneously pressing the following switches on the HVAC control module:
- LEFT TEMPERATURE UP
- PASS ENABLE
- REAR DEFOG ENABLE
- Ignition ON, install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit and the ground circuit of the OAT sensor. Verify the DIC displays approximately 189.5°F (+87.5°C).
- If the DIC does not display approximately 87.5°C (189.5°F), test the signal circuit of the OAT sensor for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC module.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the OAT sensor.