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DTC B1412/12: AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT Lexus RX I

  1. Remove A/C ECU (instrument cluster ECU), leaving harness connectors connected. Turn ignition on.
  2. Measure voltage (backprobe) between A/C ECU connector terminals C14-7 (Black/Red wire) and C14-16 (White/Red wire). (Схема №3)or (Схема №4). See «AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-98896-S14378772842001060500000) table.
  3. If voltage is as specified, temporarily substitute a known-good A/C ECU, then retest system. If voltage is not as specified, test ambient temperature sensor. See «AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR»(ref-98896-S21867244762001060500000) under COMPONENT TESTS. Replace sensor as necessary. If sensor is okay, go to next step.
  4. Inspect wiring harness and connectors between sensor and A/C ECU. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(ref-98896-S06345939912001060500000). Repair as necessary. If wiring harness and connectors are okay, temporarily substitute a known-good A/C ECU. Retest system.
Sensor Temperature - °F (°C)(1) Volts
77 (25)1.35-1.75
104 (40)0.85-1.25
(1) As temperature increases, voltage should gradually decrease.
(1)As temperature increases, voltage should gradually decrease.

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS