DTC B1411/11: Room Temperature Sensor Circuit: Procedure

2008 Toyota Yaris S, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Procedure
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  1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn Techstream on.
    3. Select the item below in the Data List, and read the display on Techstream.
      DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONER:

      Item Measure Item / Display (Range) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Room Temperature Sensor Room temperature sensor / min.: -6.5°C (20.3°F) max.: 57.25°C (135.05°F) Actual cabin temperature is displayed -

      OK

      The display is as specified in the normal condition.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (Checking from the PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE) B
      OK (Checking from the DTC) C

    B → PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    C → REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (TR - SG-1) 
    1. Remove the A/C amplifier with connectors still connected.
      Fig 1: Identifying Air Conditioning Amplifier (TR - SG-1) Connector Terminals
      GTY210456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D37-16 (TR) - D37-19 (SG-1) Ignition switch on (IG) at 25°C (77°F) 1.8 to 2.2 V
      D37-16 (TR) - D37-19 (SG-1) Ignition switch on (IG) at 40°C (104°F) 1.2 to 1.6 V

      HINT: 

      As the temperature increases, the voltage decreases.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (Checking from the PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE) B
      OK (Checking from the DTC) C

    B → PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    C → REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY 

    A: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT A/C ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
    1. Remove the A/C room temperature sensor.
      Fig 2: Identifying A/C Room Temperature Sensor (D34) Connector Terminals
      GTY210285Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 3: Identifying Resistance & Temperature Graph
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      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D34-1 - D34-2 10°C (50°F) 3.00 to 3.73 kΩ
      D34-1 - D34-2 15°C (59°F) 2.45 to 2.88 kΩ
      D34-1 - D34-2 20°C (68°F) 1.95 to 2.30 kΩ
      D34-1 - D34-2 25°C (77°F) 1.60 to 1.80 kΩ
      D34-1 - D34-2 30°C (86°F) 1.28 to 1.47 kΩ
      D34-1 - D34-2 35°C (95°F) 1.00 to 1.22 kΩ
      D34-1 - D34-2 40°C (104°F) 0.80 to 1.00 kΩ
      D34-1 - D34-2 45°C (113°F) 0.65 to 0.85 kΩ
      D34-1 - D34-2 50°C (122°F) 0.50 to 0.70 kΩ
      D34-1 - D34-2 55°C (131°F) 0.44 to 0.60 kΩ
      D34-1 - D34-2 60°C (140°F) 0.36 to 0.50 kΩ
      NOTE:
      • Only hold the sensor at its connector. Touching the sensor may change the resistance value.
      • When measuring, the sensor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.

      HINT: 

      As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (See  Fig.6 the graph).

    NG → REPLACE A/C ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (A/C ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER) 
    1. Disconnect the connector from A/C room temperature sensor.
      Fig 4: Identifying D34 A/C Room Temperature Sensor Connector Terminals
      GTY210498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the connector from A/C amplifier.
      Fig 5: Identifying A/C Amplifier Connector Terminals
      GTY178942Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D37-16 (TR) - D34-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      D37-19 (SG-1) - D34-2 Always Below 1 Ω
      D37-16 (TR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      D37-19 (SG-1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY 

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