B111

Code B111:

Temperature Sensor Circuit:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION:

The A/C high side temperature sensor is a thermistor that senses refrigerant system high side (condenser outlet) temperature for the BCM. The BCM applies a voltage on CKT 732 to the sensor. When the sensor is cold, its resistance is high, therefore the BCM will see a high signal voltage. As the sensor warms, its resistance becomes less and the signal voltage is pulled low through the sensor ground, CKT 736. This signal voltage will vary between 5.0 volts (open circuit) and 0 volts (shorted circuit).

Code B111 will set if the ignition is "ON," the outside temperature sensor has not failed and reads above 0°C and the signal voltage indicates less than -30°C (open circuit) or over 184°C (shorted circuit). During the time the failure is present, a substitute temperature reading will be implemented to allow continued operation of the climate control system and the engine cooling fans will be forced to high speed if the A/C clutch is on. The A/C high side temperature reading BD27 will however, display the actual sensor reading.

TEST DESCRIPTION: Numbers below refer to circled numbers on the diagnostic chart.

1. Checks to see if the open circuit reading is due to the circuit or the sensor. If the open circuit reading changes to a shorted circuit reading after jumping the sensor terminals, the BCM and wiring are OK.

2. By applying a ground to various points in the circuits, an open can be isolated by observing whether the parameter display can be changed from the open reading to the shorted reading.

3. Checks to see if the shorted circuit reading is due to the circuit or the sensor. If the shorted circuit reading changes to an open circuit reading after disconnecting the sensor, the BCM and wiring are OK.

NOTE ON INTERMITTENTS:

If code B111 is set with code B112, check for an intermittent open in circuit 736 between splice S2 and S3. If an intermittent Code B111 is being set, check the B111 snap data value for high side temperature, BD27. If the BD27 value is under -30°C, the code was caused by an open in circuit 732, circuit 736, or the high side temp sensor. If the BD27 value is over 184°C, the code was caused by a short to ground on circuit 732 or a shorted high side temp sensor. Manipulate the related wiring while observing BCM data BD27.

If the failure is induced, the reading will jump from its normal value to a reading outside the range of -30°C to 184°C. If the value of the sensor displayed by BD27 is not reasonably close to the corresponding gauge pressure, check for poor terminal contact or replace sensor.