TS Sensor Short Is Indicated

DTC Troubleshooting: B1230 or TS sensor short is indicated

DTC B1230 or TS sensor short is indicated:A Short in the Sunlight Sensor Circuit

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then to ON (II).

3. Do the self-diagnostic with the HDS Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview or the climate control unit. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

4. Check for DTCs.

Is DTC B1230 or TS sensor short indicated?
YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure, check for loose wires or poor connections on the sunlight sensor circuit.


5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Disconnect the sunlight sensor 5P connector.

7. Disconnect the climate control unit 40P connector.

8. Check for continuity between body ground and climate control unit 40P connector terminal No. 18.

Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the climate control unit and the sunlight sensor.

NO - Go to step 9.






9. Check for continuity between climate control unit 40P connector terminals No. 18 and No. 33.

Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short in the wires between the climate control unit and the sunlight sensor.

NO - Go to step 10.






10. Reconnect the sunlight sensor 5P connector.

11. Reconnect the climate control unit 40P connector.

12. Test the sunlight sensor. Sunlight Sensor Test

Is the sunlight sensor OK?
YES - Substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit.

NO - Replace the sunlight sensor. Service and Repair