Code B: Outside Air Temperature Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Acura 2.5TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to sensor, use an ohmmeter with a measuring current of one milliamp or less.
- Remove outside air temperature sensor. See OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR R & I . Measure resistance across sensor terminals. See OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE table under TESTING. If resistance is not as specified, replace sensor.
- If resistance is within specifications, remove climate control unit and disconnect 20-pin connector. Check for continuity between terminal No. 15 (Pink/White wire) and ground. See Figure . If continuity exists, repair shorted Pink/White wire between climate control unit and outside air temperature sensor.
- If continuity does not exist, check for continuity between climate control unit 20-pin connector terminal No. 15 and outside air temperature sensor Pink/White wire terminal. If continuity does not exist, repair open Pink/White wire between climate control unit and outside air temperature sensor.
- If continuity exists, check for continuity between climate control unit 20-pin connector terminal No. 12 and outside air temperature sensor Black/Green wire terminal. If continuity does not exist, repair open Black/Green wire between climate control unit and outside air temperature sensor.
- If continuity exists, check for loose wires or poor connections at climate control unit 20-pin connector and outside air temperature sensor connector. If connections are okay, substitute known-good climate control unit and recheck. If symptom goes away with known-good climate control unit, replace original climate control unit.