DTC Troubleshooting: B1228 (D and AUTO)
DTC B1228 or DTC indicator D and AUTO:
 A Short in the Outside Air Temperature Sensor Circuit
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then to ON (II).
  1. Do the self-diagnostic function with the HDS or the heater control unit.
  1. Check for DTCs.
Is DTC B1228 or D and AUTO indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 5 .
NO -
Intermittent failure.■
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Remove the outside air temperature sensor, and test it.
Is the outside air temperature sensor OK?
YES -
Go to Step 7 .
NO -
Replace the outside air temperature sensor .■
  1. Disconnect heater control unit connectors A (28P) and B (12P).
  1. Check for continuity between heater control unit connector A (28P) No. 24 terminal and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair short to body ground in the wire between the heater control unit and the outside air temperature sensor.■
NO -
Go to Step 9 .