DTC Indicator F: A Short In The Sunlight Sensor Circuit
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- Disconnect the sunlight sensor 2P connector.
- Disconnect climate control unit connector B (26P).
- Check for continuity between the No. 19 terminal of climate control unit connector B (26P) and body ground.Fig 1: Checking For Continuity Between No. 19 Terminal Of Climate Control Unit Connector B And Body Ground
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Is there continuity?
- YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the climate control unit and the sunlight sensor.
- NO - Go to step 4.
- Reconnect the sunlight sensor 2P connector.
- Reconnect climate control unit connector B (26P).
- Test the sunlight sensor (see SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEST
).
Does the sunlight sensor test OK?
- YES - Substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit.
- NO - Replace the sunlight sensor.