Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001FPGZ
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 HV Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for HV Model): B1412; Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit; 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]

DTC

B1412

Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The thermistor assembly is installed in front of the cooler condenser assembly to detect the ambient temperature, which is used to control the air conditioning system AUTO mode. This sensor is connected to the air conditioning amplifier assembly and detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. This data is used for controlling the cabin temperature. The sensor sends a signal to the air conditioning amplifier assembly. The resistance of the thermistor assembly changes in accordance with the ambient temperature. As the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. Conversely, as the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.

The air conditioning amplifier assembly applies a voltage (3.3 V) to the thermistor assembly and reads voltage changes due to changes in the resistance of the thermistor assembly (ambient temperature sensor).

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Memory

B1412

Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit

  • Diagnosis condition: None
  • Malfunction status: Open or short in ambient temperature sensor circuit
  • Detection time: None (Present malfunction), continuously for 4 seconds or more (Past malfunction)
  • Thermistor assembly
  • Harness or connector
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly

Memorized

HINT:

If the ambient temperature is approximately -52.9°C (-63.22°F) or lower, DTC B1412 may be output even though the system is normal.

WIRING DIAGRAM

PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Data List.

(e) Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Ambient Temp Sensor

Thermistor assembly

Min.: -23.30°C (-9.94°F)

Max.: 65.95°C (150.71°F)

Actual ambient temperature displayed

Thermistor assembly system malfunction

  • When open circuit: -23.30°C (-9.94°F)
  • When short circuit: 65.95°C (150.71°F)

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List

Tester Display

Ambient Temp Sensor

OK:

The display is as specified in the normal condition column.

OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

NG

2.

INSPECT THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the thermistor assembly.

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(b) Inspect the thermistor assembly.

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NG

REPLACE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY

OK

3.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the G47 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

(b) Disconnect the A19 thermistor assembly connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

G47-1 (TAM) - A19-2

Always

Below 1 Ω

G47-14 (SG-2) - A19-1

Always

Below 1 Ω

G47-1 (TAM) or A19-2 - Other terminals and body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

G47-14 (SG-2) or A19-1 - Other terminals and body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR