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Pinpoint Test C: DTC B1251 Or B1253

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  1. C1 CHECK THE SENSOR RESISTANCE 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor C233.
    • Carry out the In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor component test. See Component Tests .
    • Does the in-vehicle temperature sensor test OK? 
    • Yes:  GO to C2  .
    • No:  INSTALL a new in-vehicle temperature sensor. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. C2 CHECK THE HVAC MODULE SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Press the AUTO button.
    • Measure the voltage between in-vehicle temperature sensor C233-2, circuit VH414 (GN/BU), harness side and C233-1, circuit RH111 (GY/BU), harness side.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor C233-2, Circuit VH414 (GN/BU) And C233-1, Circuit RH111 (GY/BU)
      G06505282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage between 4.7 and 5.1 volts? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new in-vehicle sensor. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. If code returns, GO to  C7.
    • No: For DTC B1251  , GO to C3  .

      For DTC B1253  , GO to  C5.

  3. C3 CHECK CIRCUIT VH414 (GN/BU) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: HVAC Module - DATC  C228A.
    • Measure the resistance between HVAC module - DATC  C228A-3, circuit VH414 (GN/BU), harness side and in-vehicle temperature sensor C233-2, circuit VH414 (GN/BU), harness side.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between DATC C228A-3, Circuit VH414 (GN/BU) And In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor C233-2, Circuit VH414 (GN/BU)
      G06505283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to C4  .
    • No:  REPAIR circuit VH414 (GN/BU) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. C4 CHECK CIRCUIT RH111 (GY/BU) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between HVAC module - DATC  C228A-10, circuit RH111 (GY/BU), harness side and in-vehicle temperature sensor C233-1, circuit RH111 (GY/BU), harness side.
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between DATC C228A-10, Circuit RH111 (GY/BU) And In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor C233-1, Circuit RH111 (GY/BU)
      G06505284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  C7.
    • No:  REPAIR circuit RH111 (GY/BU) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. C5 CHECK CIRCUIT VH414 (GN/BU) FOR A SHORT TO CIRCUIT RH111 (GY/BU) 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: HVAC Module - DATC  C228A.
    • Measure the resistance between in-vehicle temperature sensor C233-2, circuit VH414 (GN/BU), harness side and C233-1, circuit RH111 (GY/BU), harness side.
      Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor C233-2, Circuit VH414 (GN/BU) And C233-1, Circuit RH111 (GY/BU)
      G06505285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to C6  .
    • No:  REPAIR circuit VH414 (GN/BU) for a short to circuit RH111 (GY/BU). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. C6 CHECK CIRCUIT VH414 (GN/BU) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between HVAC module - DATC  C228A-3, circuit VH414 (GN/BU), harness side and ground.
      Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Between HVAC Module - DATC C228A-3, Circuit VH414 (GN/BU), Harness Side And Ground
      G06505286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to C7  .
    • No:  REPAIR circuit VH414 (GN/BU) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
  7. C7 CHECK THE HVAC MODULE CONNECTION 
    • Inspect the HVAC module connectors for:
      • corrosion.
      • pushed-out terminals.
      • damaged terminals.
    • Connect and correctly seat all the HVAC module connectors.
    • Clear the DTCs.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No:  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.