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CIRCUIT
D. ACTIVE INCAR/HUMIDITY SENSOR (AIH SENSOR)
The AIH sensor is installed at the driver side instrument panel undercover.
It is a sensor that detects interiortemperature and humidity.
Functions
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Interior temperature sensor▷
This sensor is a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor and detects the
interior
temperaturewith air coming from senor hole and then sends the voltage value according
to the changed resistance toFATC controller.
Inspection
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Humidity sensor
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This sensor detects the interior humidity with humidity cell and then sends the voltage
value according tothe changed humidity to FATC controller.
If the active incar sensor defect code (DTC 1) and the humidity sensor defect code (DTC
10) are set, check as below:
[Active incar sensor]
Remove the integrated AIH sensor and measure the resistance between terminal No. 5
and 6 on thesensor connector. (standard: approx. 25°C, 2.2 kW)
If the measured value is out of the specified range, replace the AIH sensor. If the
measured values arewithin the specified range, check as below.
Turn the ignition switch to ON position and measure the voltage to active incar senso
from the FATCcontroller connector. (standard: approx. 2 V at 25°C)
If the voltage value cannot be measured, check the circuit for open. If the measured
value is within thespecified range, replace the FATC controller.
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[Humidity sensor]
Apply 5 V to terminal No. 1 and 3 on the humidity sensor connector.
Connect the positive (+) probe of a tester on No. 2 terminal and the negative (-) probe on
No. 3 terminal, andmeasure the output voltage while the voltage is applied. (output
voltage: approx. 0.8 ~ 3.4 V)
Check whether the output voltage is changed when blowing into the inlet of the sensor. I
there is avoltage change, the sensor is in normal condition. However, if the voltage is not
changed, replace thehumidity sensor.
In addition, if the output voltage is extremely high or low even in the specified range,
replace the humidity sensor.
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E. AIR QUALITY SYSTEM (AQS)
Components of AQS
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Air Quality System (AQS) changes the air source selection to recirculation mode when
polluted air is detectedthrough AQS sensor.
The air source selection returns back to fresh air intake mode after a specified period orthe
polluted air is disappeared.
AQS and air source selection switch
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The AQS switch is integrated with the air source selection switch.
AUTO Mode
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The air source is not changed when pressing the AQS and air source selection switch in
“AUTO” mode. However, the indicator on the switch turned ON/OFF.
In other words, the air source cannot be changed to recirculationmode in AUTO mode by
ust pressing the switch.
To change the air source to recirculation mode in AUTO mode, get into Manual mode first,
then press the airsource selection switch.
Manual Mode
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To change the AQS mode to Manual mode from AUTO mode, use the MODE switch or the
fan speed controldial.
In Manual mode, the “AUTO” symbol on the display is disappeared. When pressing
the AQS and air sourceselection switch, the mode is changed in order of AQS LED ON,
AQS LED OFF (fresh air), and air source LEDON (recirculation).
The figure shows that the mode has been changed to the recirculation mode from fresh ai
mode under AQSmode (AQS LED ON) after detecting the polluted outside air.
AQS operation
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The AQS operates under air conditioner AUTO mode or when the AQS switch is pressed
under manual mode.
It requires preheating time (for seconds) for operation and the module and sensor are
integrated.
(However, it operates only when the DEF (defroster) switch on the air conditioner switch
panel is not pressed in.)