OBD Guide

B3933

Air Conditioning Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect operation of the air conditioner
  • The air conditioner turns off spontaneously
  • Insufficient interior cooling
  • Fogging of glasses due to high humidity

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor wiring harness
  • Evaporator temperature sensor malfunction
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Problems with the climate control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Check sensor resistance (usually should be between 1-10 kOhm depending on temperature)
  3. Inspect the sensor connector for corrosion or damage.
  4. If necessary, replace the evaporator temperature sensor
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

Related codes

Error B3933 by Vehicle Brand