AMBIENT TEMPERATURE HIGH (BCM)
For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.
- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.
- Set Condition:
The Body Control Module (BCM) will set this DTC if voltage goes above 4.7 volts for more than 5 seconds on the (G31) Ambient Temperature Sensor Signal circuit.
| Possible Causes |
| (G31) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE |
| (G31) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN |
| (K300) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN |
| AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
| BCM |
Diagnostic Test
1. CHECK THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR VOLTAGETurn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read the Ambient Temperature Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Go To 7
2. CHECK THE (G31) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Ambient Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the (G31) Ambient Temperature Sensor Signal circuit.
Is the voltage above 5.2 volts?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Go To 4
3. CHECK THE (G31) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the BCM C2 harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the (G31) Ambient Temperature Sensor Signal circuit.
Is the voltage above 0.2 volts?
Yes
- Repair the (G31) Ambient Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
No
- Replace and program the BCM in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
4. CHECK THE (G31) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT & THE (K300) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FUNCTION
Turn the ignition off.
Connect a jumper wire between the (G31) Ambient Temperature Sensor Signal circuit and the (K300) Sensor Ground circuit.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read the Ambient Temperature Sensor voltage.
Is the voltage below 1.0 volt?
Yes
- Replace the Ambient Temperature Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
No
- Go To 5
5. CHECK THE (G31) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the jumper wire from the Ambient Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Disconnect the BCM C2 harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (G31) Ambient Temperature Sensor Signal circuit between the Ambient Temperature Sensor harness connector and the BCM C2 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair the (G31) Ambient Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
6. CHECK THE (K300) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
Measure the resistance of the (K300) Sensor Ground circuit between the Ambient Temperature Sensor harness connector and the BCM C2 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Replace and program the BCM in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
No
- Repair the (K300) Sensor Ground circuit for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
7. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
NOTE: The condition that set this DTC is not present at this time. The following may help in identifying the cause of the intermittent condition.
Check the Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for related concerns.
Turn the ignition on.
Using the scan tool, erase BCM DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Monitor the scan tool for DTCs while wiggling the related wiring harness.
Turn the ignition off.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the related wiring and connectors for chaffed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires, and for broken, bent, pushed out, corroded, and contaminated terminals. Repair as necessary.
Perform a voltage drop test on the related circuits between the component and the BCM.
If numerous DTCs were set, use the wiring diagram/schematic to check for common ground and supply circuits.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
No
- Test Complete.