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Humidity Sensor Diagnostic Code P1009

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So my 2017 Touring L Plus with Advanced SafetyTec which has about 24,000 miles recently started blowing hot air occasionally. Took it to the dealership and they got an active code when they ran diagnostics - P1009 (humidity sensor). Turns out this will cost me about $480 to have the dealer replace the humidity sensor. They are apparently back ordered and it will take them about a month to get it.

Has anyone here successfully replaced it themselves? I couldn’t find a YouTube video specifically for the Pacifica showing the location and the replacement. I assume it is one of the sensors that is mounted on the front windshield. I found some videos for the 300 and for Dodge Charger that appear to be similar issues when searching on google.

Trying to see under which cover it would be and how to open said cover without breaking it. Ha ha.
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So my 2017 Touring L Plus with Advanced SafetyTec which has about 24,000 miles recently started blowing hot air occasionally. Took it to the dealership and they got an active code when they ran diagnostics - P1009 (humidity sensor). Turns out this will cost me about $480 to have the dealer replace the humidity sensor. They are apparently back ordered and it will take them about a month to get it.

Has anyone here successfully replaced it themselves? I couldn’t find a YouTube video specifically for the Pacifica showing the location and the replacement. I assume it is one of the sensors that is mounted on the front windshield. I found some videos for the 300 and for Dodge Charger that appear to be similar issues when searching on google.

Trying to see under which cover it would be and how to open said cover without breaking it. Ha ha.
Yes, that code does refer to the humidity sensor on the windshield. I believe the humidity sensor is shown in your first picture. However, what is shown in your pictures looks different than what's in our van and what is illustrated in All Data (pictures below). The components in your van appear to be oriented in the opposite manner (sensor to left of the mirror instead of the right). This is probably because your van is equipped with Advanced SafetyTec (ours isn't). All Data says the humidity sensor is located to the right of the rearview mirror (as it is in our van), but doesn't make any distinction between models with or without Advanced SafetyTec. I suspect this is simply an oversight.
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Thank you! What do the numbers in your diagram correspond to? Is that the order in which the cover needs to be removed or something else? Happy Thanksgiving!
The numbers simply point out items as they are mentioned in the instructions. Removing the cover looks pretty straightforward. I've posted the instructions below. All Data says the part number for the humidity sensor is 68440808AA. Online parts diagrams show the same part number so I'm assuming all vans use the same part regardless of whether or not they're equipped with Advanced SafetyTec.

REMOVAL
  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.

    CAUTION:
    Use care when removing the humidity sensor cover. The humidity sensor bracket cannot be serviced separately from the windshield. If the sensor bracket becomes damaged, the windshield will need to be replaced.


  2. (Cover removal - refer to Figure 1.) Carefully disengage the four retaining tabs (2 and 4) that secure the cover (3) to the humidity sensor bracket (1) by pressing in on the right side of the cover, while rocking the left side of the cover off the bracket.

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    CAUTION:
    Use care when removing the humidity sensor. The humidity sensor bracket cannot be serviced separately from the windshield. If the sensor bracket becomes damaged, the windshield will need to be replaced.


  3. (Humidity sensor removal - refer to Figure 2.) Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, carefully disengage the metal retaining clip (3) from the sensor bracket (2) and remove the humidity sensor (4) and the clip as an assembly.
  4. Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the humidity sensor.
  5. If the humidity sensor bracket is damaged and cannot be reused, replace the windshield.

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INSTALLATION
  1. (Humidity sensor installation - refer to Figure 2.) If the humidity sensor bracket (1) is damaged and cannot be reused, install a new windshield.
  2. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the humidity sensor (4).

    CAUTION:
    Use care when installing the humidity sensor. The humidity sensor bracket cannot be serviced separately from the windshield. If the sensor bracket becomes damaged, the windshield will need to be replaced.


  3. Position the humidity sensor to the sensor bracket (2) and engage the metal retaining clip (3) to the bracket. Make sure both sides of the retaining clip are fully engaged to the bracket.

    CAUTION:
    Use care when install the humidity sensor cover. The humidity sensor bracket cannot be serviced separately from the windshield. If the sensor bracket becomes damaged, the windshield will need to be replaced.


  4. (Cover installation - refer to Figure 1.) Carefully install the humidity sensor cover (3) onto the sensor bracket (1). Make sure the four retaining tabs (2 and 4) are fully engaged to the bracket.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector to the negative battery cable.
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