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Pinpoint Test D: DTC B1255 Or B1257

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  1. D1 CHECK THE SENSOR RESISTANCE 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: Ambient Temperature Sensor C132.
    • Measure the resistance between the ambient temperature sensor C132 terminals.
      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Ambient Temperature Sensor C132 Terminals
      G06064533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance within the specified values for these temperature ranges: 10-20°C (50-68°F), 37,000-58,000 ohms; 20-30°C (68-86°F), 24,000-37,000 ohms; 30-40°C (86-104°F), 16,000-24,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to D2  .
    • No:  INSTALL a new ambient temperature sensor. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. D2 CHECK THE SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition ON.
    • Press the AUTO button.
    • Measure the voltage between ambient temperature sensor C132-1, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side and C132-2, circuit RH111 (GY/BU), harness side.
      Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Ambient Temperature Sensor C132-1 And C132-2
      G06098552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage between 4.7 and 5.1 volts? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new ambient temperature sensor. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation. If the condition returns, GO to  D7.
    • No : For DTC B1255  , GO to D3  .

      For DTC B1257  , GO to  D5.

  3. D3 CHECK CIRCUIT VH407 (YE/GN) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: HVAC Module - DATC  C2356A.
    • Measure the resistance between HVAC module - DATC  C2356A-2, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side and ambient temperature sensor C132-1, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side.
      Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between HVAC Module C2356A-2 And Ambient Temperature Sensor C132-1
      G06064536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to D4  .
    • No:  REPAIR circuit VH407 (YE/GN) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
  4. D4 CHECK CIRCUIT RH111 (GY/BU) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Measure the resistance between HVAC module - DATC  C2356A-10, circuit RH111 (GY/BU), harness side and ambient temperature sensor C132-2, circuit RH111 (GY/BU), harness side.
      Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between HVAC Module - DATC C2356A-10 And Ambient Temperature Sensor C132-2
      G06064537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to  D7.
    • No:  REPAIR circuit RH111 (GY/BU) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. D5 CHECK CIRCUIT VH407 (YE/GN) FOR A SHORT TO CIRCUIT RH111 (GY/BU) 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: HVAC Module - DATC  C2356A.
    • Measure the resistance between ambient temperature sensor C132-1, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side and C132-2, circuit RH111 (GY/BU), harness side.
      Fig 5: Measuring Resistance Between Ambient Temperature Sensor C132-1 And C132-2
      G06098555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to D6  .
    • No:  REPAIR circuit VH407 (YE/GN) for a short to circuit RH111 (GY/BU). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
  6. D6 CHECK CIRCUIT VH407 (YE/GN) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between HVAC module - DATC  C2356A-2, circuit VH407 (YE/GN), harness side and ground.
      Fig 6: Measuring Resistance Between HVAC Module C2356A-2, Circuit VH407 (YE/GN) Harness Side And Ground
      G06064539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms? 
    • Yes:  GO to D7  .
    • No:  REPAIR circuit VH407 (YE/GN) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
  7. D7 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.
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