Code No. B1011, B1012: Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit Low or High






TROUBLE JUDGMENT


This code is set when the ambient temperature sensor circuit is open or is short.

COMMENTS ON TROUBLE SYMPTOM




DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE


STEP 1. Check the ambient temperature sensor


Refer to GROUP 55B, Sensors .

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 2.
Replace the ambient temperature sensor.

STEP 2. Connector check: A-17 ambient temperature sensor connector and B-19 combination meter connector





Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 3.

Repair the connector.

STEP 3. Check the wiring harness between A-17 ambient temperature sensor connector (terminals 1 and 2) and B-19 combination meter connector (terminals 13 and 18).






  • Check the input line for open or short circuit.

note Prior to the wiring harness inspection, check intermediate connector B-117, and repair if necessary.

Q. Is the check result normal?

Go to Step 4.

Repair the wiring harness.

STEP 4. Check whether the diagnosis code is reset.


Recheck if the diagnosis code is set.
(1)Erase the diagnosis code.
(2)Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
(3)Check if the diagnosis code is set.

Q. Is the diagnosis code set?

Replace the combination meter, and then perform the variant coding (Refer to GROUP 00, Precautions Before Service - How to Perform Variant Coding ).
The procedure is complete.