Ambient Air Temperature Signal Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR CIRCUITS BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND AMBIENT SENSOR

Disconnect combination meter connector M24 and ambient sensor connector E63.

Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 (A) terminals 34, 35 and ambient sensor harness connector E63 (B) terminals 1 and 2.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Combination Meter Harness Connector M24 Terminals 34, 35 And Ambient Sensor Harness Connector E63 Terminals 1 And 2

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

A		B		Continuity
Connector	Terminal	Connector	Terminal	Continuity
M24	34	E63	1	Yes
M24	35	E63	2	Yes

Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 (A) terminals 34, 35 and ground.

CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

A		Ground	Continuity
Connector	Terminal
M24	34		No
	35

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 2.

NO: Repair harness or connector.

CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR
Check ambient sensor. Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: Replace combination meter. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

NO: Replace ambient senor.