DATC code 1946

[NH_LS]

Does anyone know the physical location of the Evaporator Discharge Temperature Sensor. I'm assuming it's in the Evaporator ....but how to get to it? The code I'm getting indicates that the sensor is open. Of course, it could also be a bad wire or connector to the sensor. But I can't find the bloody thing! Thanks in advance!

 

[joegr]

Found on another site: The passenger air discharge temp sensor is located in the center plenum. To get to it you need to remove the passenger footwell trim piece which is held in place with two plastic push rivets. Then remove the one 8mm (IIRC) bolt to drop the floor vent. With that removed, stick your head under the dash and look to the center plenum area behind the radio and HVAC controls. The temp sensor will be an off-white color rectangular piece (all that's visible) with a two wire connector plugged in to the top of it. With a small, long flat pocket screwdriver, unplug the wiring then pry the side nearest the radio/HVAC controls away from the plenum. It will pop out slightly, at which time you can reach in and wiggle the sensor out usings a side-to-side motion. Do not twist/rotate the sensor.

There will be two more sensors just like it on the driver's side mounted in the plenum. Access and remove them in a similar fashion.

 

[NH_LS]

Hey Joe,

Thanks for the reply. I ended up pulling down the drivers side under dash sound deadening panel and found the sensor on the upper side of the plenum. It was the only one there. It was clearly for the Evaporator Discharge. Replaced it with a $28 replacement and it's fine.

I actually traded it in this past Monday on a 2006 LS with only 24,240 miles on it! Very lucky find. These are really great cars for the money if you can tolerate a few little issues from time to time.

Tom

 

[joegr]

... These are really great cars for the money if you can tolerate a few little issues from time to time.

Tom

I completely agree.