Checking Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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Ignition on.
Read off the temperature in the passenger compartment.
Check that the temperature reading obtained is correct. Compare with the actual air temperature. If the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) stored is a permanent fault a substitute value of approximately 22°C (71.6°F) will be displayed.

Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000
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Is the temperature reading OK?

YES
Refer to Intermittent Fault
NO
Refer to Checking Connectors