Chevrolet Trax: DTC B3933: Air conditioning evaporator temperature sensor
Diagnostic Instructions
- Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
- Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
- Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC B3933 02
Air Conditioning Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B3933 05
Air Conditioning Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit High Voltage/Open
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The evaporator air temperature sensor is a 2-wire negative temperature
coefficient thermistor which operates using signal and low
reference circuits. As the air temperature surrounding the sensor increases, the
sensor
resistance decreases. The sensor is capable of reading temperatures ranging from
-40 to +80ºC (-40 to +176ºF),
with a signal voltage between 0-5 V. If the HVAC control module detects a
malfunctioning sensor the software
uses a default air temperature value. The default action ensures that the HVAC
system can adjust the inside air
temperature near the desired temperature until the condition is corrected.
Conditions for Running the DTC
- Ignition ON.
- The HVAC control module is ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The HVAC control module detects the sensor signal out of range. The signal
voltage is less than 0.1 V or
greater than 4.9 V for more than 50 ms.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The system operates using a default value.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
The sensor signal is within specified range between 0.1-4.9 V.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
HVAC Schematics (Encore), HVAC Schematics (Trax)
Connector End View Reference
WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS -
INDEX - ENCORE WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT
CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - TRAX
Description and Operation
Manual HVAC Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
- Circuit Testing
- Connector Repairs
- Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
- Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness
connector at the B39 A/C Evaporator
Temperature Sensor. It may take up to 10 min for all vehicle systems to
power down.
NOTE: The scan tool must be disconnected from the vehicle before
performing
the next test.
- Test for less than 10 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal B
and ground.
If 10 ohms or greater
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K33 HVAC Control
Module.
- Test for less than 2 ohms in the low reference circuit end to end.
- If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 ohms, replace the K33 HVAC Control Module.
If less than 10 ohms
- Test for 4.8-5.2 V between the signal circuit terminal A and ground.
If less than 4.8 V
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K33 HVAC Control
Module.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the
circuit.
- If infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 ohms in the signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 ohms, replace the K33 HVAC Control Module.
If greater than 5.2 V
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K33 HVAC Control
Module, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the K33 HVAC Control Module.
If between 4.8-5.2 V
- Test or replace the B39 A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor.
- Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may
also operate the vehicle within
the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
- Verify the DTC does not set.
If the DTC sets
Replace the K33 HVAC Control Module.
If the DTC does not set
- All OK
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.
- HVAC Component Replacement Reference (C67), HVAC Component Replacement
Reference
(C60), HVAC Component Replacement Reference (C41)
- Control Module References for HVAC control module replacement,
programming and setup
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Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
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approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
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