Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Ambient temperature sensor circuit
Description
The ambient temperature sensor is installed in the front part of the condenser to detect the ambient temperature and control the air conditioner. The sensor is connected to the combination meter and detects fluctuations in the ambient temperature. This data is used for controlling the room temperature.
The sensor sends a signal to the air conditioning amplifier via the combination meter. The resistance of the ambient temperature sensor changes in accordance with the ambient temperature. As the temperature decreases, the resistance increases. As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases.
The air conditioning amplifier applies a voltage (5 v) to the ambient temperature sensor and reads voltage changes as changes in the resistance of the ambient temperature sensor. The combination meter sends the read signal to the air conditioning amplifier via can communication.
Wiring diagram
Inspection procedure
- Read value of intelligent tester (ambi temp sens)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on and turn the intelligent tester main switch on.
- Select the item below in the data list, and read the value displayed on the intelligent tester.
Ok: the display is as specified in the normal condition column.
- Inspect ambient temperature sensor
- Remove the ambient temperature sensor.
- Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance 
Notice:
- Touching the sensor even slightly may change the resistance value. Be sure to hold the connector of the sensor.
- When measuring, the sensor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.
Hint:
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).
- Check wire harness (ambient temperature sensor - combination meter)
- Disconnect the a17 sensor connector.
- Disconnect the e19 meter connector.
- Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard resistance 
Replace combination meter
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Description
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t ...
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Description
The no. 1 Cooler thermistor (evaporator temperature sensor) is installed on
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Other materials:
Instrument panel
Engine switch
Starting the engine/changing the modes
Emergency stop of the engine
When the engine will not start
Warning messages*1
Shift lever
Changing the shift position
Precautions against towing
When the shift lever does not move
Meters
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument pa ...
Differential oil
On-vehicle inspection
Check differential oil
Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the
rear differential filler plug and gasket.
Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to
0.20 In.) From the bottom lip of the different ...
Armrest
Front (vehicles with slide function)
Slide the console box lid forward
or backward as needed.
Pull the lid forward by holding
the front of the lid.
Rear
Fold down the armrest for use.
Notice
To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not apply too much load on the armrest. ...
