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Outside Air Temperature Display Malfunction

The instrument cluster monitors the ambient air temperature sensor with a low reference circuit and 5 V signal circuit. The instrument cluster monitors the voltage drop across the sensor, which is proportional to temperature. When the ambient air temperatures are cold, the resistance of the sensor is high and the voltage signals are high. When the ambient air temperatures are hot, the resistance of the sensors is low and the voltage signals are low. The instrument cluster converts the voltage value to a temperature value of Celsius or Fahrenheit that will be displayed by the display.

Schematic Reference

Instrument Cluster Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Driver Information Centre (DIC) Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Ambient Air Temperature parameter. The reading should be between -40°C (-40°F) to +88°C (+190°F) and change with air temperature changes.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B9 Air Temperature Sensor - Ambient.
2. Ignition On, test for 4.8 - 5.2 V between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the P16 Instrument Cluster.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the P16 Instrument Cluster.

3. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and the low reference circuit terminal 2. Verify the scan tool Ambient Air Temperature Sensor parameter displays 0%.

⇒	If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the P16 Instrument Cluster.

4. If all circuits test normal, test the B9 Air Temperature Sensor - Ambient.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.