Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit Shorted

Test 1 - 2:

Test 3:

SYMPTOM
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORT

WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition on.

SET CONDITION
The BCM detects that the Ambient Temperature Sensor signal circuit voltage is below 0.3 volts for 5 seconds or Customer complaint: EVIC temperature display is 54 degrees C (130 degrees F).

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Ambient temperature sensor
- Ambient temperature sensor signal circuit short to ground
- Ambient temperature sensor signal circuit short to sensor return circuit
- Body control module