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Note On Intermittents

If an intermittent Code B115 is being set, check B115 snap data value for sunload temperature, BD32 display. If BD32 display value is less than -34°C, code resulted from an open in circuit No. 590, circuit No. 736 or sun load temperature sensor. If BD32 display value is greater than 85°C, code resulted from a short to ground on circuit No. 590 or shorted sunload temperature sensor. Manipulate related wiring while observing BD32 display. If failure is induced, reading will jump from its normal value to a reading outside the range of -29°F (-34°C) to 209°F (85°C).

If value displayed by BD32 display is not reasonably close to a corresponding thermometer reading, check for poor terminal contact or replace sensor.

Fig 1: Code B115, Flow Chart Sun Load Sensor Circuit
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