OBD Guide

B0189

Sunload Sensor 2 Circuit Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect operation of climate control
  • The automatic system does not take into account solar load
  • The check engine light or other warning sign comes on

Causes

  • Solar load sensor 2 fault
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Climate control module malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the sensor
  2. Inspect connectors for corrosion or damage
  3. Test the sensor with a multimeter to ensure it meets the specifications
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

Related codes

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