TEST 56A - Diagnosing Ambient Temperature Sensor System
NOTE:
For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION. For wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS at the end of this article. Perform VERIFICATION PROCEDURE VER-1 after each repair.
CAUTION:
Always turn ignition switch to OFF position prior to disconnecting or connecting any module connector.
- If vehicle is equipped with EVIC, go to TEST 56B. If vehicle is not equipped with EVIC and temperature display is more than 130°F (54°C), go to TEST 56C. If vehicle is not equipped with EVIC and temperature display is less than -30°F (-34°C), go to TEST 56D. If vehicle is not equipped with EVIC and temperature display is between 130°F to -30°F (54°C to -34°C), go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor connector, located on inside left front bumper. Turn ignition on, engine off. Using DRB-II, measure outside temperature sensor voltage. If voltage is less than 4 volts, replace compass/temperature module. If voltage is more than 4 volts, go to next step.
- Connect jumper wire across both ambient temperature sensor connector terminals. If voltage is more than one volt, replace compass/temperature module. If voltage is less than 0.2 volt, replace ambient temperature sensor.