DTC 013 Inside Temp Sensor Circuit Open/Shorted. Buick LeSabre 1999

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC 013 Inside Temp Sensor Circuit Open/Shorted

HVAC Components
Cell 68: Heater and A/C Programmer - Oldsmobile
Cell 68: Heater and A/C Programmer - Buick
Cell 68: Heater and A/C Programmer - Pontiac
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The Inside Air Temperature Sensor is a thermistor that controls signal voltage to the HVAC programmer. The inside air temperature sensor contains an electric fan which pulls the air from the passenger compartment to the sensor. The HVAC programmer supplies voltage on circuit 734. When the sensor is cold, the resistance is high and the HVAC programmer will sense a high signal voltage at terminal F7 (Buick, Oldsmobile) or terminal D7 (Pontiac). When the sensor warms, resistance is reduced and the signal voltage is pulled low through circuit 1704. Signal voltage will vary from 5 V (open circuit) to 0 V (short circuit).

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	The ignition is ON.

•	DTC 010 is not set.

•	Circuit short or open.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	A default value of 24°C (75°F) will be used by the HVAC programmer.

•	The default value allows the system to operate.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

•	Using a Scan Tool .

•	A history DTC will clear when 40 consecutive ignition cycles have occurred without a malfunction.

•	HVAC programmer battery voltage is interrupted.

Test Description

Ensures that the DTC was not set in error.

Step	Action	Value(s)	Yes	No
1	Turn the ignition to the OFF position. Disconnect the sensor. Measure the resistance between sensor terminal A and terminal B. Refer to Sensor Resistance Table Is the resistance within the range specified in the table?	--	Go to Step 2	Go to Step 5
2	Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. Measure the voltage between sensor harness connector A and connector B. Refer to Measuring Voltage in Wiring Systems. Does the voltage equal the specified value?	5 V	Go to Step 3	Go to Step 6
3	Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Connect the sensor. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. Use the Scan Tool to clear the DTC. Cycle the ignition from the RUN position to the OFF position several times. Did the DTC reset?	--	Go to Step 4	Go to Intermittents and Poor Connections
4	Inspect the terminals for proper terminal contact. Refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Replace the HVAC programmer if terminal contact is OK. Refer to Programmer Replacement . Is the HVAC replacement complete?	--	System OK	--
5	Replace the sensor. Refer to Ambient Temperature Sensor Replacement . Is the repair complete?	--	System OK	--
6	Is the voltage greater than the specified value?	5 V	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 8
7	Repair the short to the battery in CKT 734. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete?	--	System OK	--
8	Measure the voltage between sensor terminal A and DLC terminal 4. Refer to Measuring Voltage in Wiring Systems. Does the voltage equal the specified value?	5 V	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 12
9	Are all HVAC sensor DTCs present?	--	Go to Step 10	Go to Step 14
10	Check CKT 1704 for an open. Refer to Testing for Continuity in Wiring Systems. Was an open found?	--	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 11
11	Replace the HVAC programmer if CKT 1704 is OK. Refer to Programmer Replacement . Was the HVAC programmer replaced?	--	System OK	--
12	Measure the voltage between HVAC programmer terminal F7 (Buick, Oldsmobile or terminal D7 (Pontiac) and DLC terminal 4. Refer to Measuring Voltage in Wiring Systems. Does the voltage equal the specified value?	5 V	Go to Step 13	Go to Step 4
13	Repair the open in CKT 734 (GRN/BLK). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete?	--	System OK	--
14	Repair the open in CKT 1704. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete?	--	System OK	--