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DTC indicator 15:
Temperature Sensor Circuit
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then to
ON (II).
2. Do the self-diagnostic function with the HVAC
control unit (see page 21-9).
3. Check for DTCs.
Is DT C 15 indicated?
YES
−
Go to step 4.
−
NO
Intermittent failure.
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
5. Remove the evaporator temperature sensor
(see page 21-60) and test it (see page 21-50).
Is the evaporator temperature sensor OK ?
YES
−
Go to step 6.
−
NO
Replace the evaporator temperature sensor
(see page 21-60).
6. Disconnect the HVAC control unit 24P connector.
A Short in the Evaporator
7. Check for continuity between body ground and the
HVAC control unit 24P connector No. 14 terminal.
HVAC CONTROL UNIT 24P CONNECTOR
BRN
Wire side of female terminals
Is there continuity?
YES
−
Repair short to body ground in the wire
between the HVAC control unit and the evaporator
temperature sensor.
NO
−
Go to step 8.
8. Check for continuity between the HVAC control unit
24P connector No. 14 and No. 15 terminals.
HVAC CONTROL UNIT 24P CONNECTOR
BRN
RED
Wire side of female terminals
Is there continuity?
−
YES
Repair short in the wires between the HVAC
control unit and the evaporator temperature
sensor.
NO
−
Substitute a known-good HVAC control unit,
and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away,
replace the original HVAC control unit.
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