| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| B1441 | Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Passenger Side) |
DESCRIPTION
*1: for LHD
*2: for RHD
The No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side upper air mix)*1 or No. 6 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side upper air mix)*2 sends pulse signals to inform the air conditioning amplifier assembly of the damper position. The air conditioning amplifier assembly activates the motor (normal or reverse) based on these signals to move the No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side upper air mix)*1 or No. 6 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side upper air mix)*2 to the appropriate position. This adjusts the amount of air passing through the heater core after passing the evaporator and controls the temperature of the output air. The air conditioning amplifier assembly communicates with the servo through a communication/driver IC and wiring assembly called the air conditioning harness assembly.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1441 | Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Passenger Side) |
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Memorized |
| Vehicle Condition | |||
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| Pattern 1 | Pattern 2 | ||
| Diagnosis Condition | During No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side upper air mix)*1 or No. 6 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side upper air mix)*2 operation | ○ | ○ |
| Malfunction Status | The damper servo operation request signal is output but the position information of the servo does not change | ○ | - |
| The damper servo operation request signal is output but the position information of the servo is malfunctioning | - | ○ | |
| Detection Time | Continuously for 30 seconds or more | Continuously for 30 seconds or more | |
| Trip Count | 1 trip | 1 trip | |
If the conditions match either of these patterns, a DTC will be output.
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Confirm that no mechanical problem is present because this diagnostic code can be output when either a damper link or the damper is mechanically locked.
When installing the damper servo motor, make sure to install it correctly.
When the servo motor is replaced, be sure to perform servo motor initialization.
Confirm that no mechanical problem is present because this DTC can be output when either a damper link or damper is mechanically locked.
PROCEDURE
CHECK FOR DTC
Check for DTCs.
| Result | ||||||
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GO TO DTC B1497Click here
CHECK AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY
Check for No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 6 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*2 is installed correctly.
| OK |
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| No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 6 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*2 is installed correctly. |
*1: for LHD
*2: for RHD
| Result | ||||||||
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REINSTALL NO. 4 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLYClick here
REINSTALL NO. 6 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLYClick here
CHECK AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY (MOTOR, LINK, DAMPER)
Check for a wire harness caught between the links of the motors and dampers.
| OK |
|---|
| No wire harnesses are caught between the links of the motors and dampers. |
| Result | |||
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REMOVE PINCHED WIRE HARNESS
CHECK AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (DAMPER)
Remove the No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 6 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*2.
*1: for LHD
*2: for RHD
Operate the dampers by hand.
| OK |
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| The dampers are easily operated by hand. |
| Result | |||
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REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (COOL A/M SERVO PULSE(P))
*1: for LHD
*2: for RHD
*3: Actually operates the No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 6 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*2 (front passenger side upper air mix).
Remove the No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 6 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*2.
Connect the No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 6 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*2 (front passenger side lower air mix) connector to No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 6 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*2 (front passenger side upper air mix).
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active Test.
Check the operation by referring to the table below.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Control Range | Restrict Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cool A/M Servo Pulse(P) |
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Min.: 128 Max.: 383 |
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| Tester Display |
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| Cool A/M Servo Pulse(P) |
| OK |
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| No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 6 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*2 (front passenger side upper air mix) is operated. |
| Result | |||
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REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLYClick here
CHECK AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY
Interchange the front passenger side upper air mix servo motor with front passenger side lower air mix servo motor and connect the connectors to them.
Clear the DTCs.
Check for DTCs.
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Codes other than DTC B1441 and B1454 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
REPLACE NO. 4 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLYClick here
REINSTALL NO. 6 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLYClick here
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLYClick here
USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECKClick here