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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

      E206

      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

      E206

      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 A/C auto amp. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    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 A/C auto amp. connector.
    3. Check continuity between ambient sensor harness connector and A/C auto amp. harness connector.

      Ambient sensor

      A/C auto amp.

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E206

      1

      M50

      7

      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

    E206

    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

      E206

      1

      Ground

      0 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair harness or connector.