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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ambient sensor connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between ambient sensor harness connector and ground.

      (+)

      (-)

      Voltage

      (Approx.)

      Ambient sensor

      Connector

      Terminal

      E75

      1

      Ground

      5 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 2 .

    NO

    GO TO 4 .

  2. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between ambient sensor harness connector and ground.

      Ambient sensor

      (-)

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      E75

      2

      Ground

      Yes

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 3 .

    NO

    Repair harness or connector.

  3. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR 

    Check ambient sensor. Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Replace PTC heater control.

    NO

    Replace ambient sensor. Refer to Removal and Installation .

  4. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR OPEN 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect PTC heater control connector.
    3. Check continuity between ambient sensor harness connector and PTC heater control harness connector.

      Ambient sensor

      PTC heater control

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E75

      1

      M131

      12

      Yes

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 5 .

    NO

    Repair harness or connector.

  5. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR GROUND SHORT 

    Check continuity between ambient sensor harness connector and ground.

    Ambient sensor

    (-)

    Continuity

    Connector

    Terminal

    E75

    1

    Ground

    No

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 6 .

    NO

    Repair harness or connector.

  6. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR POWER SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between ambient sensor harness connector and ground.

      (+)

      (-)

      Voltage

      (Approx.)

      Ambient sensor

      Connector

      Terminal

      E75

      1

      Ground

      0 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Replace PTC heater control.

    NO

    Repair harness or connector.