Checking the passenger compartment temperature sensor

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition ON

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• Ignition on
• Check that the temperature corresponds to the ambient temperature.

  Alternately blow hot and cold air onto the sensor. Check that the value displayed on the sensor changes.

  Shine a light through the grille over the passenger compartment temperature sensor. Check for anything that could obstruct the airflow through the pipe.

  Take care not to damage the sensor. The sensor is located just inside the grille.

  Remedy as necessary.

  Other information: 

  • To access or replace the climate control system, see Dashboard environment panel (including climate control module (CCM)), replacing .
  Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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  Fig 3: Identifying Interior Temperature Sensor Air Inlet

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Is the sensor value correct? 

• YES 

  Refer to Fault-tracing information 

• NO 

  Refer to Replacing the component