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DTC B1413/13: Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit: Procedure

  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn Techstream main switch on.
    3. Select the item below in the Data List, and read the value displayed on Techstream.
      DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONER

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Evaporator Fin Temperature Evaporator temperature sensor / Min.: -29.7°C (-21.46°F)
      Max.: 59.6°C (139.28°F)
      Actual evaporator temperature is displayed Open in circuit: -29.7°C (-21.46°F)
      Short in circuit: 59.6°C (139.28°F)

      OK

      The display is as specified in the normal condition column.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (Checking from PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE) B
      OK (Checking from DTC) C

    B → See step   7 

    C → See step   6 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT NO. 1 COOLER THERMISTOR (EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR) 
    1. Remove the No. 1 cooler thermistor from the front evaporator.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 1 Cooler Thermistor (Evaporator Temperature Sensor) With Connector End View
      GTY208357Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 - 2 -10°C (14°F) 7.30 to 9.10 kΩ
      1 - 2 -5°C (23°F) 5.65 to 6.95 kΩ
      1 - 2 0°C (32°F) 4.40 to 5.35 kΩ
      1 - 2 5°C (41°F) 3.40 to 4.15 kΩ
      1 - 2 10°C (50°F) 2.70 to 3.25 kΩ
      1 - 2 15°C (59°F) 2.14 to 2.58 kΩ
      1 - 2 20°C (68°F) 1.71 to 2.05 kΩ
      1 - 2 25°C (77°F) 1.38 to 1.64 kΩ
      1 - 2 30°C (86°F) 1.11 to 1.32 kΩ
      NOTE:
      • Touching the thermistor even slightly may change the resistance value. Be sure to hold the connector of the thermistor.
      • When measuring, the thermistor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.

      HINT: 

      As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph in illustration above).

    NG → See step   5 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS 
    1. Remove the air conditioning harness.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 2: Identifying Air Conditioning Harness Z17 Connector End View
      GTY207222Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      z17-6 (TEA) - 2 Always Below 1 Ω
      z17-5 (SGA) - 1 Always Below 1 Ω
      z17-6 (TEA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      z17-5 (SGA) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → See step   4 

    OK → See step   6 

  4. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS. Refer to  DISASSEMBLY 
  5. REPLACE NO. 1 COOLER THERMISTOR. Refer to  DISASSEMBLY 
  6. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  7. PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE