Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information
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Condition
A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored if there is a short-circuit to supply voltage or an open-circuit in the outside temperature sensor circuit.
Substitute Value
The heater is allowed to start regardless of outer temperature.
Possible Source
- Contact resistance in control module connector.
- Open-circuit on signal ground cable.
- Open-circuit or short-circuit to supply voltage in signal cable.
- Defective outside temperature sensor.
Fault symptom[s]
- Additional heater starts and runs at incorrect outside temperature.