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DTC P0073-00: Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input: Notes

DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

DTC P0073:00 Ambient temperature sensor circuit high input
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • The PCM monitors the input signal from the ambient temperature sensor. If the voltage from the ambient temperature sensor is above 4.8 V  for 5 s  , the PCM determines that the ambient temperature sensor circuit has a malfunction.

Diagnostic support note 
  • This is a continuous monitor (other).
  • The check engine light does not illuminate.
  • FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/Snapshot data is not available.
  • The DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION  -
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Ambient temperature sensor connector or terminals malfunction
  • PCM connector or terminals malfunction
  • Ambient temperature sensor malfunction
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between ambient temperature sensor terminal A and PCM terminal 2I
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between the following terminals:
    • Ambient temperature sensor terminal A-PCM terminal 2I
    • Ambient temperature sensor terminal B-PCM terminal 2AJ
  • PCM malfunction
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