Code
B1250
ALFA ROMEO
B — Body
Interior air temperature sensor circuit
Views:
UK: 4
EN: 7
RU: 7
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Failed interior/cabin air temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
- Open or shorted wiring between sensor and climate control module
- Corroded, loose or damaged connector at sensor or module
- Poor ground or loss of reference voltage to sensor circuit
- Water ingress or physical damage to sensor assembly
- Faulty climate control module (rare) or software issue
Symptoms
- Incorrect cabin temperature reading on HVAC display or instrument cluster
- Automatic climate control running too warm or too cold or cycling on/off
- HVAC takes longer than normal to stabilize cabin temperature
- Reduced AC/heater performance or unexpected blower behavior
- Fault stored in climate control module; possible dash message or service indicator
What to check
- Retrieve stored DTC(s) and freeze-frame data with a diagnostic scanner; record live interior temp PID
- Visual inspection of sensor location (usually in dash/evaporator area) and harness for damage, contamination or water
- Inspect and reseat sensor connector pins for corrosion, bent pins or pushed-out terminals
- Check for proper reference voltage and ground at the sensor connector with key ON (follow manual)
- Measure sensor resistance/voltage and verify it changes when sensor is warmed/cooled (hand/ice pack)
- Perform a wiggle test on harness with scanner connected to observe intermittent faults
Signal parameters
- Sensor type: typically an NTC thermistor (resistance decreases as temperature rises)
- Normal signal: variable analog voltage or resistance reported to climate module (varies with temp)
- Open-circuit: sensor will show very high resistance or no voltage change; module may report circuit open
- Short-circuit: sensor line pulled to ground or battery will show near 0 V or full voltage respectively
- Expected operating signal range typically within the module's stated voltage span (commonly ~0.5–4.5 V); consult vehicle wiring manual for exact values
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record all related DTCs, clear codes, then attempt to re-create to confirm repeatability.
- With ignition ON (engine off), monitor live interior air temperature PID while performing tests.
- Visually inspect the sensor and wiring (dash area/evaporator housing) for damage, water or contamination; repair obvious issues.
- Unplug sensor connector and inspect pins; clean or repair terminals as needed.
- Measure sensor resistance across its terminals and verify it changes when warmed/cooled. Note: NTC resistance should decrease with increasing temperature.
- Backprobe the sensor connector and verify reference voltage and ground presence at the connector with key ON; compare to factory specs.
- If voltages at sensor are correct but signal is incorrect, check continuity from sensor connector to climate control module connector and inspect for shorts to ground/power.
- If wiring and connector are good but sensor readings are out of range, replace the interior air temperature sensor and retest.
- If new sensor does not correct the issue, suspect damaged wiring near harness, intermittent connector fault, or climate control module fault; consider module diagnostics or replacement per workshop manual.
- After repair, clear codes and confirm proper operation and stable PID values during a test drive or extended HVAC run.
Likely causes
- Damaged or disconnected sensor connector at dash/evaporator housing
- Broken or chafed wiring harness causing open or short to ground/power
- Corrosion/contamination at terminals producing high resistance/erratic signal
- Failed thermistor element inside the sensor
- Intermittent wiring fault or poor ground at module
Fault status
Status
Interior air temperature sensor circuit - open, short or implausible/erratic signal detected by climate control module.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-1.5 hours
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Code
B1250
FIAT
B — Body
Interior air temperature sensor circuit
Views:
UK: 3
EN: 5
RU: 5
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Failed interior/cabin air temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
- Open or shorted wiring between sensor and climate control module
- Corroded, loose or damaged connector at sensor or module
- Poor ground or loss of reference voltage to sensor circuit
- Water ingress or physical damage to sensor assembly
- Faulty climate control module (rare) or software issue
Symptoms
- Incorrect cabin temperature reading on HVAC display or instrument cluster
- Automatic climate control running too warm or too cold or cycling on/off
- HVAC takes longer than normal to stabilize cabin temperature
- Reduced AC/heater performance or unexpected blower behavior
- Fault stored in climate control module; possible dash message or service indicator
What to check
- Retrieve stored DTC(s) and freeze-frame data with a diagnostic scanner; record live interior temp PID
- Visual inspection of sensor location (usually in dash/evaporator area) and harness for damage, contamination or water
- Inspect and reseat sensor connector pins for corrosion, bent pins or pushed-out terminals
- Check for proper reference voltage and ground at the sensor connector with key ON (follow manual)
- Measure sensor resistance/voltage and verify it changes when sensor is warmed/cooled (hand/ice pack)
- Perform a wiggle test on harness with scanner connected to observe intermittent faults
Signal parameters
- Sensor type: typically an NTC thermistor (resistance decreases as temperature rises)
- Normal signal: variable analog voltage or resistance reported to climate module (varies with temp)
- Open-circuit: sensor will show very high resistance or no voltage change; module may report circuit open
- Short-circuit: sensor line pulled to ground or battery will show near 0 V or full voltage respectively
- Expected operating signal range typically within the module's stated voltage span (commonly ~0.5–4.5 V); consult vehicle wiring manual for exact values
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record all related DTCs, clear codes, then attempt to re-create to confirm repeatability.
- With ignition ON (engine off), monitor live interior air temperature PID while performing tests.
- Visually inspect the sensor and wiring (dash area/evaporator housing) for damage, water or contamination; repair obvious issues.
- Unplug sensor connector and inspect pins; clean or repair terminals as needed.
- Measure sensor resistance across its terminals and verify it changes when warmed/cooled. Note: NTC resistance should decrease with increasing temperature.
- Backprobe the sensor connector and verify reference voltage and ground presence at the connector with key ON; compare to factory specs.
- If voltages at sensor are correct but signal is incorrect, check continuity from sensor connector to climate control module connector and inspect for shorts to ground/power.
- If wiring and connector are good but sensor readings are out of range, replace the interior air temperature sensor and retest.
- If new sensor does not correct the issue, suspect damaged wiring near harness, intermittent connector fault, or climate control module fault; consider module diagnostics or replacement per workshop manual.
- After repair, clear codes and confirm proper operation and stable PID values during a test drive or extended HVAC run.
Likely causes
- Damaged or disconnected sensor connector at dash/evaporator housing
- Broken or chafed wiring harness causing open or short to ground/power
- Corrosion/contamination at terminals producing high resistance/erratic signal
- Failed thermistor element inside the sensor
- Intermittent wiring fault or poor ground at module
Fault status
Status
Interior air temperature sensor circuit - open, short or implausible/erratic signal detected by climate control module.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-1.5 hours
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Code
B1250
LAND ROVER
B — Body
Car temperature sensor circuit failure
Views:
UK: 5
EN: 9
RU: 9
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Failed interior/cabin air temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
- Open or shorted wiring between sensor and climate control module
- Corroded, loose or damaged connector at sensor or module
- Poor ground or loss of reference voltage to sensor circuit
- Water ingress or physical damage to sensor assembly
- Faulty climate control module (rare) or software issue
Symptoms
- Incorrect cabin temperature reading on HVAC display or instrument cluster
- Automatic climate control running too warm or too cold or cycling on/off
- HVAC takes longer than normal to stabilize cabin temperature
- Reduced AC/heater performance or unexpected blower behavior
- Fault stored in climate control module; possible dash message or service indicator
What to check
- Retrieve stored DTC(s) and freeze-frame data with a diagnostic scanner; record live interior temp PID
- Visual inspection of sensor location (usually in dash/evaporator area) and harness for damage, contamination or water
- Inspect and reseat sensor connector pins for corrosion, bent pins or pushed-out terminals
- Check for proper reference voltage and ground at the sensor connector with key ON (follow manual)
- Measure sensor resistance/voltage and verify it changes when sensor is warmed/cooled (hand/ice pack)
- Perform a wiggle test on harness with scanner connected to observe intermittent faults
Signal parameters
- Sensor type: typically an NTC thermistor (resistance decreases as temperature rises)
- Normal signal: variable analog voltage or resistance reported to climate module (varies with temp)
- Open-circuit: sensor will show very high resistance or no voltage change; module may report circuit open
- Short-circuit: sensor line pulled to ground or battery will show near 0 V or full voltage respectively
- Expected operating signal range typically within the module's stated voltage span (commonly ~0.5–4.5 V); consult vehicle wiring manual for exact values
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record all related DTCs, clear codes, then attempt to re-create to confirm repeatability.
- With ignition ON (engine off), monitor live interior air temperature PID while performing tests.
- Visually inspect the sensor and wiring (dash area/evaporator housing) for damage, water or contamination; repair obvious issues.
- Unplug sensor connector and inspect pins; clean or repair terminals as needed.
- Measure sensor resistance across its terminals and verify it changes when warmed/cooled. Note: NTC resistance should decrease with increasing temperature.
- Backprobe the sensor connector and verify reference voltage and ground presence at the connector with key ON; compare to factory specs.
- If voltages at sensor are correct but signal is incorrect, check continuity from sensor connector to climate control module connector and inspect for shorts to ground/power.
- If wiring and connector are good but sensor readings are out of range, replace the interior air temperature sensor and retest.
- If new sensor does not correct the issue, suspect damaged wiring near harness, intermittent connector fault, or climate control module fault; consider module diagnostics or replacement per workshop manual.
- After repair, clear codes and confirm proper operation and stable PID values during a test drive or extended HVAC run.
Likely causes
- Damaged or disconnected sensor connector at dash/evaporator housing
- Broken or chafed wiring harness causing open or short to ground/power
- Corrosion/contamination at terminals producing high resistance/erratic signal
- Failed thermistor element inside the sensor
- Intermittent wiring fault or poor ground at module
Fault status
Status
Interior air temperature sensor circuit - open, short or implausible/erratic signal detected by climate control module.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-1.5 hours
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Code
B1250
Other
B — Body
Air Temperature Internal Sensor Circuit Failure
Views:
UK: 19
EN: 40
RU: 21
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Failed interior/cabin air temperature sensor (NTC thermistor)
- Open or shorted wiring between sensor and climate control module
- Corroded, loose or damaged connector at sensor or module
- Poor ground or loss of reference voltage to sensor circuit
- Water ingress or physical damage to sensor assembly
- Faulty climate control module (rare) or software issue
Symptoms
- Incorrect cabin temperature reading on HVAC display or instrument cluster
- Automatic climate control running too warm or too cold or cycling on/off
- HVAC takes longer than normal to stabilize cabin temperature
- Reduced AC/heater performance or unexpected blower behavior
- Fault stored in climate control module; possible dash message or service indicator
What to check
- Retrieve stored DTC(s) and freeze-frame data with a diagnostic scanner; record live interior temp PID
- Visual inspection of sensor location (usually in dash/evaporator area) and harness for damage, contamination or water
- Inspect and reseat sensor connector pins for corrosion, bent pins or pushed-out terminals
- Check for proper reference voltage and ground at the sensor connector with key ON (follow manual)
- Measure sensor resistance/voltage and verify it changes when sensor is warmed/cooled (hand/ice pack)
- Perform a wiggle test on harness with scanner connected to observe intermittent faults
Signal parameters
- Sensor type: typically an NTC thermistor (resistance decreases as temperature rises)
- Normal signal: variable analog voltage or resistance reported to climate module (varies with temp)
- Open-circuit: sensor will show very high resistance or no voltage change; module may report circuit open
- Short-circuit: sensor line pulled to ground or battery will show near 0 V or full voltage respectively
- Expected operating signal range typically within the module's stated voltage span (commonly ~0.5–4.5 V); consult vehicle wiring manual for exact values
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record all related DTCs, clear codes, then attempt to re-create to confirm repeatability.
- With ignition ON (engine off), monitor live interior air temperature PID while performing tests.
- Visually inspect the sensor and wiring (dash area/evaporator housing) for damage, water or contamination; repair obvious issues.
- Unplug sensor connector and inspect pins; clean or repair terminals as needed.
- Measure sensor resistance across its terminals and verify it changes when warmed/cooled. Note: NTC resistance should decrease with increasing temperature.
- Backprobe the sensor connector and verify reference voltage and ground presence at the connector with key ON; compare to factory specs.
- If voltages at sensor are correct but signal is incorrect, check continuity from sensor connector to climate control module connector and inspect for shorts to ground/power.
- If wiring and connector are good but sensor readings are out of range, replace the interior air temperature sensor and retest.
- If new sensor does not correct the issue, suspect damaged wiring near harness, intermittent connector fault, or climate control module fault; consider module diagnostics or replacement per workshop manual.
- After repair, clear codes and confirm proper operation and stable PID values during a test drive or extended HVAC run.
Likely causes
- Damaged or disconnected sensor connector at dash/evaporator housing
- Broken or chafed wiring harness causing open or short to ground/power
- Corrosion/contamination at terminals producing high resistance/erratic signal
- Failed thermistor element inside the sensor
- Intermittent wiring fault or poor ground at module
Fault status
Status
Interior air temperature sensor circuit - open, short or implausible/erratic signal detected by climate control module.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-1.5 hours
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