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DTC B141A-15: Room Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open [11/2023 - ]: Description

The room temp. sensor (cooler thermistor) is installed in the instrument panel to detect the cabin temperature, which is used to control the air conditioning system. The resistance of the room temp. sensor (cooler thermistor) changes in accordance with the cabin temperature. As the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.

The air conditioning amplifier assembly applies voltage to the room temp. sensor (cooler thermistor) and reads voltage changes due to changes in the resistance of the room temp. sensor (cooler thermistor).

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Memory DTC Output from Priority
B141A-15 Room Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open Diagnosis Condition:
  1. Ignition switch ON

Malfunction:

  1. Open or short (+B) in room temperature sensor circuit

Detection Time:

  1. Continuously for 4 seconds or more
  • Room temp. sensor (cooler thermistor)
  • Harness or connector
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly
Memorized Air Conditioner A
DTC DETECTION CONDITION COMBINATION TABLE

  Vehicle Condition
Pattern 1 Pattern 2
Diagnosis Condition Ignition switch ON
Malfunction Open in room temperature sensor circuit -
Short (+B) in room temperature sensor circuit -
Detection Time Continuously for 4 seconds or more Continuously for 4 seconds or more
Trip Count 1 trip 1 trip

HINT: 

If the conditions of either of these patterns are detected, a DTC will be stored.