Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal
B257B, B257C ambient sensor
Description
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Ambient Sensor
The ambient sensor (1) is installed to the front bumper
reinforcement.
It detects ambient temperature and converts it into a resistance
value which is then input into the A/C auto amp.
Ambient Sensor Circuit
AMBIENT TEMPERATUR ...
System maintenance
The sensor A is located behind the lower grille
of the front bumper.
To keep the system operating properly, be sure to
observe the following:
Always keep the sensor area of the front
bumper clean.
Do not strike or damage the areas around
the sensor.
Do not cover or attach st ...
P0420, P0430 three way catalyst function
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
The ECM monitors the switching frequency ratio of air fuel ratio (A/F)
sensor 1 and heated oxygen sensor 2.
A three way catalyst (manifold) with high oxygen storage capacity
will indicate a low switching frequency of heated oxygen sensor 2.
As oxygen sto ...