A fault code doesn’t yet mean the unit or sensor itself is faulty: often it’s the plug and connector leading to it.
Possible causes
- Low refrigerant
- The sensor shows implausible values
- Sensor connector or wiring: corrosion, an open circuit, a chafed wire
What you can do yourself
- The sensor is on an A/C pipe, usually near the radiator. Check its connector.
- The A/C may not turn on.
- Don’t rush to recharge the refrigerant: in Oleg’s experience, in Almaty the cause is electrical in 40–50 % of cases.
OOleg’s tip: check the connector
Often the cause is simple — there is no contact in the connector (plug). Look at the connector from the back: remove the rubber seal and you will see whether a wire is corroded or has come off completely. Corrosion shows up as green deposits. Ideally, gently pull each wire towards you one at a time: a sound wire stays in place, while a corroded one simply comes off — it needs to be repaired.
Unplug and inspect connectors with the ignition off.
Find the part on Kaspi ShopBefore buying, check the part number or match the part by VIN in the Kaspi “Garage”.
The explanation comes from the error code reference in the AvtoElektrik PRO app.