sensor MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Owner's Guide

Symptom:
AIR OUTLET TEMP SENSOR SHORTED LOW (ACTIVE)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
AIR OUTLET TEMPERATURE SENSOR
AIR OUTLET TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
AIR OUTLET TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND CIRCUIT
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)
AIR OUTLET TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO SENSOR GROUND CIR-
CUIT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 5 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read the Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay: AIR OUTLET TEMP SENSOR HIGH OR OPEN?All
Ye s!Replace the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor in accordance with
the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor
Signal circuit.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a
short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 3
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor Signal circuit
and the Ground circuit.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a
short to the Ground circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor Signal circuit
and the Sensor Ground circuit.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a
short to the Sensor Ground circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) in accordance
with the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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AIR OUTLET TEMP SENSOR SHORTED LOW (ACTIVE) ÐContinued

Symptom:
AUX FAN RELAY CONTROL SHORTED LOW (ACTIVE)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
A/C AUXILIARY FAN RELAY
A/C AUXILIARY FAN RELAY HIGH SIDE CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
A/C AUXILIARY FAN RELAY HIGH SIDE CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND CIRCUIT
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)
A/C AUXILIARY FAN RELAY HIGH SIDE CONTROL CKT SHORTED TO SENSOR GROUND CKT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Install a substitute relay in place of the A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay.
NOTE: All of the following criteria must be met in order to successfully run
the ATC Function Test.
Place the shift lever in Park.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase ATC DTC's.
Start the engine. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
Set the blower to high speed.
Press the Air Conditioning switch On.
With the DRBIIIt, verify that the ambient temperature is above 59ÉF (15ÉC), the
refrigerant pressure is between 29 and 348 PSI (2 and 24 bar), the evaporator
temperature is above 36.5ÉF (2.5ÉC), and the coolant temperature is above 158ÉF
(70ÉC).
With the DRBIIItin Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), select System Tests and
select ATC Function Test. When the ATC Function Test is complete, proceed as
follows:
With the DRBIIIt, read the active ATC DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay: AUX FAN RELAY CONTROL SHORTED LOW?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Replace the original A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay in accordance with
the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Remove the substitute A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay from the relay center.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay High Side
Control circuit.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay High Side Control circuit for
a short to ground. Reinstall the original A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 3
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Turn the ignition off.
Remove the A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay from the relay center.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay High Side Control
circuit and the Ground circuit in the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1
harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay High Side Control circuit for
a short to the Ground circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
4 Turn the ignition off.
Remove the A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay from the relay center.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay High Side Control
circuit and the Sensor Ground circuit in the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10K ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay High Side Control circuit for
a short to the Sensor Ground circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) in accordance
with the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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AUX FAN RELAY CONTROL SHORTED LOW (ACTIVE) ÐContinued

Symptom:
CABIN HEATER CONTROL SHORTED LOW (ACTIVE)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CABIN HEATER OR HEATER BOOSTER CONTROL UNIT
CABIN HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
CABIN HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND CIRCUIT
CABIN HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater or Heater Booster harness connector.
NOTE: All of the following criteria must be met in order to successfully run
the ATC Function Test.
Place the shift lever in Park.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase ATC DTC's.
Start the engine. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
Set the blower to high speed.
Press the Air Conditioning switch On.
With the DRBIIIt, verify that the ambient temperature is above 59ÉF (15ÉC), the
refrigerant pressure is between 29 and 348 PSI (2 and 24 bar), the evaporator
temperature is above 36.5ÉF (2.5ÉC), and the coolant temperature is above 158ÉF
(70ÉC).
With the DRBIIItin Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), select System Tests and
select ATC Function Test. When the ATC Function Test is complete, proceed as
follows:
With the DRBIIIt, read the active ATC DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay: CABIN HEATER CONTROL SHORTED LOW?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Replace the Cabin Heater Assembly or the Heater Booster assem-
bly in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater or Heater Booster harness connector.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Cabin Heater Control circuit.
Is the resistance below 30k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Cabin Heater Control circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 3
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater or Heater Booster harness connector.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the Cabin Heater Control circuit and the Ground
circuit in the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 30k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Cabin Heater Control circuit for a short to the Ground
circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater or Heater Booster harness connector.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the Cabin Heater Control circuit and the Sensor
Ground circuit in the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 30k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Cabin Heater Control circuit for a short to the Sensor
Ground circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) in accordance
with the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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CABIN HEATER CONTROL SHORTED LOW (ACTIVE) ÐContinued

Symptom:
CIRC PUMP CONTROL SHORTED LOW (ACTIVE)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CIRCULATION PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
CIRCULATION PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND CIRCUIT
CIRCULATION PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
CIRCULATION PUMP
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Circulation Pump harness connector.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Circulation Pump Control circuit.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Circulation Pump Control circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Circulation Pump harness connector.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the Circulation Pump Control circuit and the
Ground circuit in the Automatic Temperature Control C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Circulation Pump Control circuit for a short to the
Ground circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 3
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Circulation Pump harness connector.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the Circulation Pump Control circuit and the Sensor
Ground circuit in the Automatic Temperature Control C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Circulation Pump Control circuit for a short to the
Sensor Ground circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
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Symptom:
EVAP TEMP SENSOR HIGH OR OPEN (ACTIVE)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)
EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN
SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Evaporator Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
While back probing, measure the voltage between the Evaporator Temperature
Sensor Signal circuit and the Sensor Ground circuit.
Is the voltage above 5.3 volts?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Go To 3
2 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Evaporator Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit.
Is the voltage above 0.2 volts?All
Ye s!Repair the Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a
short to voltage.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) in accordance
with the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Evaporator Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
While back probing, measure the voltage between the Evaporator Temperature
Sensor Signal circuit and Senor Ground circuit in the Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?All
Ye s!Go To 4
No!Replace the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) in accordance
with the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Disconnect the Evaporator Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit between
the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector and the Evaporator
Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 5
No!Repair the Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for an
open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Disconnect the Evaporator Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the Sensor Ground circuit between the Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector and the Evaporator Temperature
Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Replace the Evaporator Temperature Sensor in accordance with
the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Repair the Sensor Ground circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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EVAP TEMP SENSOR HIGH OR OPEN (ACTIVE) ÐContinued

Symptom:
EVAP TEMP SENSOR SHORTED LOW (ACTIVE)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
EVAP TEMP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
EVAP TEMP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND CIRCUIT
EVAP TEMP SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Evaporator Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 5 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read the Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay: EVAP TEMP SENSOR HIGH OR OPEN?All
Ye s!Replace the Evaporator Temperature Sensor in accordance with
the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Signal circuit.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a
short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 3
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit
and the Ground circuit.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Evaporator Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a
short to the Ground circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
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