Code
B1251
ALFA ROMEO
B — Body
Cabin temperature sensor interrupted
Views:
UK: 2
EN: 12
RU: 3
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Open circuit in cabin temperature sensor wiring (broken wire, connector pin out)
- Disconnected or corroded sensor connector
- Failed cabin temperature sensor (thermistor)
- Poor or missing ground or supply to the sensor
- Water ingress or physical damage to sensor or harness
- HVAC control module fault or internal connector fault
Symptoms
- Climate control displays error or incorrect cabin temperature reading
- Automatic HVAC runs incorrectly or cannot reach set temperature
- Blower/compressor cycling unexpectedly due to incorrect temp input
- Heater/AC works in a default/heating-only mode
- DTC stored in HVAC/control module and may reappear after clearing
What to check
- Retrieve stored DTCs and relevant freeze-frame/live-data from HVAC module
- Visually inspect cabin temp sensor location, connector and harness for damage or corrosion
- Backprobe sensor connector and check supply voltage and ground presence with ignition on
- Measure sensor resistance at the connector (with sensor disconnected) and compare to expected NTC values
- Wiggle harness while observing live data or DTC status to detect intermittent opens
- Inspect for water ingress or signs of rodent/physical damage in HVAC area
Signal parameters
- Typical cabin temp sensor is an NTC thermistor. Expected resistance at ~25°C commonly ~2–20 kΩ (varies by design).
- Signal voltage to module often in low-voltage range (approx. 0.2–4.8 V) depending on ambient temperature and vehicle design.
- Open-circuit will read infinite resistance and typically produce a fixed/high or low voltage at the controller input.
- Consult vehicle-specific service manual for exact resistance vs temperature table and supply voltage values.
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record DTC B1251 and any related HVAC/body codes. Note freeze-frame and conditions.
- Visually inspect sensor, connector and harness for obvious damage, corrosion, water ingress or disconnection.
- With ignition ON (engine off), backprobe the sensor connector: verify there is proper reference supply and ground to the sensor circuit per factory data.
- Disconnect the sensor and measure its resistance across terminals at ambient temperature. Compare to specification. If resistance is open/infinite, suspect sensor failure.
- If sensor resistance is within spec, measure continuity between sensor connector and HVAC control module connector to confirm no open in harness. Repair any open or high-resistance wiring.
- If supply/ground are missing at the sensor connector, trace and repair wiring, fuses or grounds. Check for poor chassis ground connections.
- If wiring and supply are good but module input shows no or invalid signal, test the input pin at the HVAC module and verify module harness integrity. Consider module fault if wiring and sensor are good.
- After repairs or sensor replacement, clear DTCs and perform operational test: monitor live sensor value while changing cabin temperature or exposure (e.g., warm/cold air) to confirm correct response.
- Road/test as required to ensure code does not return and climate control operates normally.
Likely causes
- Disconnected or loose sensor connector behind dash or in HVAC housing
- Damaged harness in hinge, under dash or near HVAC intake
- Failed NTC thermistor sensor
- Corroded connector pins or poor ground
Fault status
Status
Cabin temperature sensor interrupted — open circuit or lost signal to the HVAC control module. The climate control may default to a fallback mode and temperature regulation can be incorrect.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1251
FIAT
B — Body
Cabin temperature sensor interrupted
Views:
UK: 1
EN: 12
RU: 2
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Open circuit in cabin temperature sensor wiring (broken wire, connector pin out)
- Disconnected or corroded sensor connector
- Failed cabin temperature sensor (thermistor)
- Poor or missing ground or supply to the sensor
- Water ingress or physical damage to sensor or harness
- HVAC control module fault or internal connector fault
Symptoms
- Climate control displays error or incorrect cabin temperature reading
- Automatic HVAC runs incorrectly or cannot reach set temperature
- Blower/compressor cycling unexpectedly due to incorrect temp input
- Heater/AC works in a default/heating-only mode
- DTC stored in HVAC/control module and may reappear after clearing
What to check
- Retrieve stored DTCs and relevant freeze-frame/live-data from HVAC module
- Visually inspect cabin temp sensor location, connector and harness for damage or corrosion
- Backprobe sensor connector and check supply voltage and ground presence with ignition on
- Measure sensor resistance at the connector (with sensor disconnected) and compare to expected NTC values
- Wiggle harness while observing live data or DTC status to detect intermittent opens
- Inspect for water ingress or signs of rodent/physical damage in HVAC area
Signal parameters
- Typical cabin temp sensor is an NTC thermistor. Expected resistance at ~25°C commonly ~2–20 kΩ (varies by design).
- Signal voltage to module often in low-voltage range (approx. 0.2–4.8 V) depending on ambient temperature and vehicle design.
- Open-circuit will read infinite resistance and typically produce a fixed/high or low voltage at the controller input.
- Consult vehicle-specific service manual for exact resistance vs temperature table and supply voltage values.
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record DTC B1251 and any related HVAC/body codes. Note freeze-frame and conditions.
- Visually inspect sensor, connector and harness for obvious damage, corrosion, water ingress or disconnection.
- With ignition ON (engine off), backprobe the sensor connector: verify there is proper reference supply and ground to the sensor circuit per factory data.
- Disconnect the sensor and measure its resistance across terminals at ambient temperature. Compare to specification. If resistance is open/infinite, suspect sensor failure.
- If sensor resistance is within spec, measure continuity between sensor connector and HVAC control module connector to confirm no open in harness. Repair any open or high-resistance wiring.
- If supply/ground are missing at the sensor connector, trace and repair wiring, fuses or grounds. Check for poor chassis ground connections.
- If wiring and supply are good but module input shows no or invalid signal, test the input pin at the HVAC module and verify module harness integrity. Consider module fault if wiring and sensor are good.
- After repairs or sensor replacement, clear DTCs and perform operational test: monitor live sensor value while changing cabin temperature or exposure (e.g., warm/cold air) to confirm correct response.
- Road/test as required to ensure code does not return and climate control operates normally.
Likely causes
- Disconnected or loose sensor connector behind dash or in HVAC housing
- Damaged harness in hinge, under dash or near HVAC intake
- Failed NTC thermistor sensor
- Corroded connector pins or poor ground
Fault status
Status
Cabin temperature sensor interrupted — open circuit or lost signal to the HVAC control module. The climate control may default to a fallback mode and temperature regulation can be incorrect.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1251
LAND ROVER
B — Body
Temperature sensor in the car - open circuit
Views:
UK: 4
EN: 19
RU: 4
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Open circuit in cabin temperature sensor wiring (broken wire, connector pin out)
- Disconnected or corroded sensor connector
- Failed cabin temperature sensor (thermistor)
- Poor or missing ground or supply to the sensor
- Water ingress or physical damage to sensor or harness
- HVAC control module fault or internal connector fault
Symptoms
- Climate control displays error or incorrect cabin temperature reading
- Automatic HVAC runs incorrectly or cannot reach set temperature
- Blower/compressor cycling unexpectedly due to incorrect temp input
- Heater/AC works in a default/heating-only mode
- DTC stored in HVAC/control module and may reappear after clearing
What to check
- Retrieve stored DTCs and relevant freeze-frame/live-data from HVAC module
- Visually inspect cabin temp sensor location, connector and harness for damage or corrosion
- Backprobe sensor connector and check supply voltage and ground presence with ignition on
- Measure sensor resistance at the connector (with sensor disconnected) and compare to expected NTC values
- Wiggle harness while observing live data or DTC status to detect intermittent opens
- Inspect for water ingress or signs of rodent/physical damage in HVAC area
Signal parameters
- Typical cabin temp sensor is an NTC thermistor. Expected resistance at ~25°C commonly ~2–20 kΩ (varies by design).
- Signal voltage to module often in low-voltage range (approx. 0.2–4.8 V) depending on ambient temperature and vehicle design.
- Open-circuit will read infinite resistance and typically produce a fixed/high or low voltage at the controller input.
- Consult vehicle-specific service manual for exact resistance vs temperature table and supply voltage values.
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record DTC B1251 and any related HVAC/body codes. Note freeze-frame and conditions.
- Visually inspect sensor, connector and harness for obvious damage, corrosion, water ingress or disconnection.
- With ignition ON (engine off), backprobe the sensor connector: verify there is proper reference supply and ground to the sensor circuit per factory data.
- Disconnect the sensor and measure its resistance across terminals at ambient temperature. Compare to specification. If resistance is open/infinite, suspect sensor failure.
- If sensor resistance is within spec, measure continuity between sensor connector and HVAC control module connector to confirm no open in harness. Repair any open or high-resistance wiring.
- If supply/ground are missing at the sensor connector, trace and repair wiring, fuses or grounds. Check for poor chassis ground connections.
- If wiring and supply are good but module input shows no or invalid signal, test the input pin at the HVAC module and verify module harness integrity. Consider module fault if wiring and sensor are good.
- After repairs or sensor replacement, clear DTCs and perform operational test: monitor live sensor value while changing cabin temperature or exposure (e.g., warm/cold air) to confirm correct response.
- Road/test as required to ensure code does not return and climate control operates normally.
Likely causes
- Disconnected or loose sensor connector behind dash or in HVAC housing
- Damaged harness in hinge, under dash or near HVAC intake
- Failed NTC thermistor sensor
- Corroded connector pins or poor ground
Fault status
Status
Cabin temperature sensor interrupted — open circuit or lost signal to the HVAC control module. The climate control may default to a fallback mode and temperature regulation can be incorrect.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Land Rover Defender 300Tdi — Workshop Manual (1996 model year)
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Workshop ManualLand Rover Range Rover — Electrical Library (LRL 0453ENG, 2002)
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Code
B1251
Other
B — Body
Air Temperature Internal Sensor Circuit Open
Views:
UK: 13
EN: 45
RU: 18
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Open circuit in cabin temperature sensor wiring (broken wire, connector pin out)
- Disconnected or corroded sensor connector
- Failed cabin temperature sensor (thermistor)
- Poor or missing ground or supply to the sensor
- Water ingress or physical damage to sensor or harness
- HVAC control module fault or internal connector fault
Symptoms
- Climate control displays error or incorrect cabin temperature reading
- Automatic HVAC runs incorrectly or cannot reach set temperature
- Blower/compressor cycling unexpectedly due to incorrect temp input
- Heater/AC works in a default/heating-only mode
- DTC stored in HVAC/control module and may reappear after clearing
What to check
- Retrieve stored DTCs and relevant freeze-frame/live-data from HVAC module
- Visually inspect cabin temp sensor location, connector and harness for damage or corrosion
- Backprobe sensor connector and check supply voltage and ground presence with ignition on
- Measure sensor resistance at the connector (with sensor disconnected) and compare to expected NTC values
- Wiggle harness while observing live data or DTC status to detect intermittent opens
- Inspect for water ingress or signs of rodent/physical damage in HVAC area
Signal parameters
- Typical cabin temp sensor is an NTC thermistor. Expected resistance at ~25°C commonly ~2–20 kΩ (varies by design).
- Signal voltage to module often in low-voltage range (approx. 0.2–4.8 V) depending on ambient temperature and vehicle design.
- Open-circuit will read infinite resistance and typically produce a fixed/high or low voltage at the controller input.
- Consult vehicle-specific service manual for exact resistance vs temperature table and supply voltage values.
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record DTC B1251 and any related HVAC/body codes. Note freeze-frame and conditions.
- Visually inspect sensor, connector and harness for obvious damage, corrosion, water ingress or disconnection.
- With ignition ON (engine off), backprobe the sensor connector: verify there is proper reference supply and ground to the sensor circuit per factory data.
- Disconnect the sensor and measure its resistance across terminals at ambient temperature. Compare to specification. If resistance is open/infinite, suspect sensor failure.
- If sensor resistance is within spec, measure continuity between sensor connector and HVAC control module connector to confirm no open in harness. Repair any open or high-resistance wiring.
- If supply/ground are missing at the sensor connector, trace and repair wiring, fuses or grounds. Check for poor chassis ground connections.
- If wiring and supply are good but module input shows no or invalid signal, test the input pin at the HVAC module and verify module harness integrity. Consider module fault if wiring and sensor are good.
- After repairs or sensor replacement, clear DTCs and perform operational test: monitor live sensor value while changing cabin temperature or exposure (e.g., warm/cold air) to confirm correct response.
- Road/test as required to ensure code does not return and climate control operates normally.
Likely causes
- Disconnected or loose sensor connector behind dash or in HVAC housing
- Damaged harness in hinge, under dash or near HVAC intake
- Failed NTC thermistor sensor
- Corroded connector pins or poor ground
Fault status
Status
Cabin temperature sensor interrupted — open circuit or lost signal to the HVAC control module. The climate control may default to a fallback mode and temperature regulation can be incorrect.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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