AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(for Manual Air Conditioning System), Diagnostic DTC:B1423

DTC Code DTC Name
B1423 Pressure Sensor Circuit

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored if refrigerant pressure on the high pressure side is extremely low (176 kPa [1.8 kgf/cm2, 26 psi] or less) or extremely high (3025 kPa [30.8 kgf/cm2, 439 psi] or more). The air conditioner pressure sensor, which is installed on the pipe on the high pressure side to detect refrigerant pressure, sends a refrigerant pressure signal to the air conditioning amplifier assembly. The air conditioning amplifier assembly converts this signal to a pressure value according to the sensor characteristics and uses it to control the compressor.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Memory

B1423

Pressure Sensor Circuit

  • Open or short in air conditioner pressure sensor circuit

  • Refrigerant pressure on high pressure side is extremely low (176 kPa [1.8 kgf/cm2, 26 psi] or less) or extremely high (3025 kPa [30.8 kgf/cm2, 439 psi] or more)

  • Air conditioner pressure sensor

  • Harness or connector

  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly

  • Cooler expansion valve (blocked, stuck)

  • Condenser assembly (blocked, deterioration of cooling capacity due to dirt)

  • Cooler dryer (moisture in the refrigerant cycle cannot be absorbed)

  • Cooling fan system (condenser assembly cannot be cooled down)

  • Air conditioning system (leaks, blocked)

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WIRING DIAGRAM

E229252E34

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

If DTC B1423 and B14B8 are output at the same time, troubleshoot for DTC B1423 first.

PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)

    1. E269924C01

      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Air Conditioner Pressure Sensor)

      Disconnect the air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection

      Switch Condition

      Specified Condition

      A34-3 (+) - Body ground

      Ignition switch ON

      4.75 to 5.25 V

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR)Click here

    OK

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GROUND CIRCUIT)

    1. E269924C02

      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Air Conditioner Pressure Sensor)

      Disconnect the air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A34-1 (-) - Body ground

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR)Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR (SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT)

    1. E220539C16

      *a

      Component with harness connected

      (Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly)

      Remove the air conditioning amplifier assembly with the connector still connected.

      Click here

    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection

      Switch Condition

      Specified Condition

      G80-7 (PRE) - Body ground

      Ignition switch ON

      A/C switch off

      0.74 to 4.62 V
      Tip:

      If the measured voltage is not within the normal range, there may be a malfunction in the air conditioning amplifier assembly, air conditioner pressure sensor, or wire harness. It is also possible that the amount of refrigerant may not be appropriate.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)Click here

    OK

  4. CHECK AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR (SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT)

    1. Measure the voltage when the following conditions are satisfied.

      Item

      Condition

      Vehicle doors

      Fully open

      Temperature setting

      MAX COLD

      Blower speed

      HI

      A/C switch

      On

      Recirculation/fresh switch

      RECIRCULATION

      Interior temperature

      25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F)

      Engine speed

      2000 rpm
      Note:

      • If refrigerant pressure on the high pressure side becomes extremely high during the inspection (if the voltage exceeds 4.8 V), the fail-safe function stops compressor operation. Therefore, measure the voltage before the fail-safe operation.

      • It is necessary to measure the voltage for a certain amount of time (approximately 10 minutes) because the malfunction may recur after a while.

      Tip:

      When the outside air temperature is low (below -1.5°C [29.3°F]), the compressor stops due to operation of the thermistor assembly and the No. 1 cooler thermistor to prevent the evaporator from freezing. In this case, perform the inspection in a warm indoor environment.

      1. E220539C19

        *a

        Component with harness connected

        (Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly)

        Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

        Standard Voltage

        Tester Connection

        Switch Condition

        Specified Condition

        G80-7 (PRE) - Body ground

        Ignition switch ON

        A/C switch on

        0.74 to 4.62 V

    Result

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK (When troubleshooting according to the DTC)

    A

    OK (When troubleshooting according to Problem Symptoms Table)

    B

    NG

    C
    A

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    B

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

    Click here

    C

    INSPECT COOLING FAN SYSTEMClick here

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)

    1. Disconnect the A34 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

    2. Disconnect the G80 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      A34-2 (PR) - G80-7 (PRE)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      A34-2 (PR) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  6. INSPECT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM LEAK

    1. Install a manifold gauge set.

    2. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

    3. Evacuate the air conditioning system and check that vacuum can be maintained in it.

      Tip:

      If vacuum cannot be maintained in the air conditioning system, refrigerant may be leaking from it. In this case, it is necessary to repair or replace the leaking part of the air conditioning system.

      OK

      Vacuum can be maintained in the air conditioning system.

    Result

    Result

    OK

    NG
    NG

    REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM LEAKClick here

    OK

  7. CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

    1. Use a refrigerant recovery unit to recover refrigerant.

    2. Evacuate the air conditioning system.

    3. Add an appropriate amount of refrigerant.

      Tip:

      If refrigerant is added and the system has not been properly evacuated (insufficient vacuum time), moisture in the air remaining in the system will freeze in the cooler expansion valve, blocking the flow on the high pressure side. Therefore, in order to confirm the problem, recover the refrigerant and properly evacuate the system. Add an appropriate amount of refrigerant, and check for DTCs.

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  8. CHECK FOR DTC

    1. Check for DTCs when the following conditions are satisfied.

      Item

      Condition

      Vehicle doors

      Fully open

      Temperature setting

      MAX COLD

      Blower speed

      HI

      A/C switch

      On

      Recirculation/fresh switch

      RECIRCULATION

      Interior temperature

      25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F)

      Engine speed

      2000 rpm

      Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes

      Note:

      If refrigerant pressure on the high pressure side becomes high, the DTC will be stored. It is necessary to operate the air conditioning system for a certain amount of time (approximately 10 minutes) because the DTC may be stored after the air conditioning operates for a while.

      Tip:

      When the outside air temperature is low (below -1.5°C [29.3°F]), the compressor stops due to operation of the thermistor assembly and the No. 1 cooler thermistor to prevent the evaporator from freezing. In this case, perform the inspection in a warm indoor environment.

      OK

      DTC B1423 is not output.

      Result

      Proceed to

      OK

      NG
      Note:

      If the DTC was stored due to an insufficient or excessive amount of refrigerant, the problem may have been solved after performing the previous step. However, the root cause of insufficient refrigerant may be refrigerant leaks. The root cause of excessive refrigerant may be adding refrigerant when the level was insufficient. Therefore, identify and repair the area where refrigerant leaks from as necessary.

    OK

    END

    NG

  9. CHECK AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR

    1. E220539C20

      *a

      Component with harness connected

      (Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly)

      Install a manifold gauge set.

    2. Connect the A34 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    4. Turn the A/C switch on.

    5. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      G80-7 (PRE) - G80-5 (SG-2)

      Engine running

      Air conditioning system operating

      Refrigerant pressure: Normal pressure (less than 3025 kPa [30.9 kgf/cm2, 439 psi] and more than 176 kPa [1.8 kgf/cm2, 25 psi])

      0.74 to 4.62 V

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    NG

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR

    Click here

  10. INSPECT COOLING FAN SYSTEM

    1. Check that the cooling fan(s) operates normally.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    NG

    GO TO COOLING FAN SYSTEM

    OK

  11. CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

    1. Use a refrigerant recovery unit to recover refrigerant.

    2. Evacuate the air conditioning system.

    3. Add an appropriate amount of refrigerant.

      Tip:

      If refrigerant is added and the system has not been properly evacuated (insufficient vacuum time), moisture in the air remaining in the system will freeze in the cooler expansion valve, blocking the flow on the high pressure side. Therefore, in order to confirm the problem, recover the refrigerant and properly evacuate the system. Add an appropriate amount of refrigerant, and check for DTCs.

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  12. CHECK FOR DTC

    1. Check for DTCs when the following conditions are satisfied.

      Item

      Condition

      Vehicle doors

      Fully open

      Temperature setting

      MAX COLD

      Blower speed

      HI

      A/C switch

      On

      Recirculation/fresh switch

      RECIRCULATION

      Interior temperature

      25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F)

      Engine speed

      2000 rpm

      Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes

      Note:

      If refrigerant pressure on the high pressure side becomes high, the DTC will be stored. It is necessary to operate the air conditioning system for a certain amount of time (approximately 10 minutes) because the DTC may be stored after the air conditioning operates for a while.

      Tip:

      • When the outside air temperature is low (below -1.5°C [29.3°F]), the compressor stops due to operation of the thermistor assembly and the No. 1 cooler thermistor to prevent the evaporator from freezing. In this case, perform the inspection in a warm indoor environment.

      • If refrigerant is added and the system has not been properly evacuated (insufficient vacuum time), moisture in the air remaining in the system will freeze in the cooler expansion valve, blocking the flow on the high pressure side. Therefore, in order to confirm the problem, recover the refrigerant and properly evacuate the system. Add an appropriate amount of refrigerant, and check for DTCs. If the DTC is not output after this work, it indicates that the cooler dryer in the cooler condenser assembly is not able to absorb moisture in the refrigerant cycle. It is necessary to replace the cooler dryer in order to complete the repair.

      OK

      DTC B1423 is not output.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

    NG

    REPLACE COOLER EXPANSION VALVEClick here

  13. REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM LEAK

    1. Identify the area where refrigerant leaks from.

    2. Repair the identified area of the air conditioning system.

    3. Evacuate the air conditioning system.

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

    CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

  14. REPLACE COOLER EXPANSION VALVE

    1. Replace the cooler expansion valve with a new one.

      Click here

      Tip:

      Replace the cooler expansion valve with a new one because the cooler expansion valve is either stuck or clogged.

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  15. CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

    1. Use a refrigerant recovery unit to recover refrigerant.

    2. Evacuate the air conditioning system.

    3. Add an appropriate amount of refrigerant.

      Tip:

      If refrigerant is added and the system has not been properly evacuated (insufficient vacuum time), moisture in the air remaining in the system will freeze in the cooler expansion valve, blocking the flow on the high pressure side. Therefore, in order to confirm the problem, recover the refrigerant and properly evacuate the system. Add an appropriate amount of refrigerant, and check for DTCs.

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  16. CHECK FOR DTC

    1. Check for DTCs when the following conditions are satisfied.

      Item

      Condition

      Vehicle doors

      Fully open

      Temperature setting

      MAX COLD

      Blower speed

      HI

      A/C switch

      On

      Recirculation/fresh switch

      RECIRCULATION

      Interior temperature

      25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F)

      Engine speed

      2000 rpm

      Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes

      Note:

      If refrigerant pressure on the high pressure side becomes high, the DTC will be stored. It is necessary to operate the air conditioning system for a certain amount of time (approximately 10 minutes) because the DTC may be stored after the air conditioning operates for a while.

      Tip:

      • When the outside air temperature is low (below -1.5°C [29.3°F]), the compressor stops due to operation of the thermistor assembly and the No. 1 cooler thermistor to prevent the evaporator from freezing. In this case, perform the inspection in a warm indoor environment.

      • If refrigerant pressure is not normal after replacing the cooler expansion valve with a new or known good one, the cooler condenser assembly or pipes may be clogged due to dirt, dust or other foreign matter. In this case, clean or replace the cooler condenser assembly or pipes.

      OK

      DTC B1423 is not output.

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    END (COOLER EXPANSION VALVE IS DEFECTIVE)

    NG

    CLEAN OR REPLACE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY OR PIPE

  17. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR)

    1. Disconnect the G80 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the A34 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      G80-5 (SG-2) - A34-1 (-)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      G80-5 (SG-2) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

  18. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR)

    1. Disconnect the G80 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the A34 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection

      Condition

      Specified Condition

      G80-24 (S5-3) - A34-3 (+)

      Always

      Below 1 Ω

      G80-24 (S5-3) - Body ground

      Always

      10 kΩ or higher

    Result

    Proceed to

    OK

    NG
    OK

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR