AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1423/23

DTC Code DTC Name
B1423/23 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 conditioning tube and accessory assembly (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
B1423/23 Pressure Sensor Circuit

Any of the following conditions is met:


  • Open in air conditioner pressure sensor circuit

  • 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)

  • Refrigerant pressure on high pressure side is extremely high (3025 kPa (30.8 kgf/cm2, 439 psi) or more)

  • Air conditioning tube and accessory assembly (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)

 -

Tech Tips

The air conditioning amplifier assembly stores the DTC of the respective malfunction if it has occurred for the period of time indicated in the brackets.

DTC Detection Conditions
Vehicle Condition
Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Pattern 4
Diagnosis Condition Power switch on (IG) ○ ○ ○ ○
Malfunction Status Open in air conditioner pressure sensor circuit ○ - - -
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)

 - - ○ -

Refrigerant pressure on high pressure side is extremely high (3025 kPa (30.8 kgf/cm2, 439 psi) or more)

 - - - ○
Detection Time - - - -
Number of Trips 1 trip 1 trip 1 trip 1 trip

Tech Tips

DTC will be output when conditions for either of the patterns in the table above are met.

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01MINSE01
*a Air Conditioner Pressure Sensor
*b Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

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

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)


    1. A01MJBIC04
      *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
      A20-3 (+) - A20-1 (-) Power switch on (IG) 4.75 to 5.25 V

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A20-1 (-) - 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

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


    1. Reconnect the A20 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

    2. A01MJTPC11
      *a

      Component with harness connected

      (Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly)

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

      Click here

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      G43-9 (PRE) - G43-13 (SG-2)

      • Power switch on (IG)

      • A/C switch off

      		 0.74 to 4.71 V

      Tech Tips

      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.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G43-13 (SG-2) - 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. 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
      R/F Switch Recirculation
      Interior Temperature 25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F)

      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 problem symptom may recur after a while.

      Tech Tips

      When the outside air temperature is low (below -1.5°C [29.3°F]), the compressor stops due to operation of the ambient temperature sensor and the evaporator temperature sensor to prevent the evaporator from freezing. In this case, perform the inspection in a warm indoor environment.


      1. A01MJTPC11
        *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
        G43-9 (PRE) - G43-13 (SG-2)

        • Power switch on (IG)

        • A/C switch off

        		 0.74 to 4.71 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

  4. CHECK COOLING FAN SYSTEM


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

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    GO TO COOLING FAN SYSTEM Click here

    OK

  5. 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.

      Click here

      Tech Tips

      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 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 DTC.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  6. CHECK FOR DTC


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

      Item Condition
      Vehicle Doors Fully open
      Temperature Setting MAX COLD
      Blower Speed Hi
      A/C Switch On
      R/F Switch Recirculation
      Interior Temperature 25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F)

      Note

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

      Tech Tips


      • When the outside air temperature is low (below -1.5°C [29.3°F]), the compressor stops due to operation of the ambient temperature sensor and the evaporator temperature sensor 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 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 DTC. If the DTC is not output after this work, it indicates that the cooler dryer in the condenser is not able to absorb moisture in the refrigerant cycle. It is necessary to replace the cooler dryer in order to complete the repair.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1423/23 is not output A
      DTC B1423/23 is output B

    A

    REPLACE COOLER DRYER Click here

    B

  7. REPLACE COOLER EXPANSION VALVE


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

      Click here

      Tech Tips

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

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  8. 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.

      Click here

      Tech Tips

      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 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 DTC.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  9. CHECK FOR DTC


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

      Item Condition
      Vehicle Doors Fully open
      Temperature Setting MAX COLD
      Blower Speed Hi
      A/C Switch On
      R/F Switch Recirculation
      Interior Temperature 25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F)

      Note

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

      Tech Tips


      • When the outside air temperature is low (below -1.5°C [29.3°F]), the compressor stops due to operation of the ambient temperature sensor and the evaporator temperature sensor 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 expansion valve with a normal one, the condenser or pipes may be clogged due to dirt, dust or other foreign matter. In this case, clean or replace the condenser or pipes.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1423/23 is not output A
      DTC B1423/23 is output B

    A

    END (COOLER EXPANSION VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE)

    B

    CLEAN OR REPLACE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY OR PIPE

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


    1. Disconnect the G43 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the A20 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
      G43-9 (PRE) - A20-2 (PR) Always Below 1 Ω
      G43-9 (PRE) or A20-2 (PR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  11. CHECK 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.

      Tech Tips

      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.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Vacuum can be maintained in the air conditioning system A
      Vacuum cannot be maintained in the air conditioning system B

    B

    REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM LEAK Click here

    A

  12. 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.

      Click here

      Tech Tips

      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 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 DTC.

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  13. CHECK FOR DTC


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

      Item Condition
      Vehicle Doors Fully open
      Temperature Setting MAX COLD
      Blower Speed Hi
      A/C Switch On
      R/F Switch Recirculation
      Interior Temperature 25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F)

      Note


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

      • 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.

      Tech Tips

      When the outside air temperature is low (below -1.5°C [29.3°F]), the compressor stops due to operation of the ambient temperature sensor and the evaporator temperature sensor to prevent the evaporator from freezing. In this case, perform the inspection in a warm indoor environment.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1423/23 is not output A
      DTC B1423/23 is output B

    A

    END

    B

    CHECK AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR Click here

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


    1. Disconnect the G43 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

    2. Disconnect the A20 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
      G43-10 (S5-3) - A20-3 (+) Always Below 1 Ω
      G43-13 (SG-2) - A20-1 (-) Always Below 1 Ω
      G43-10 (S5-3) or A20-3 (+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      G43-13 (SG-2) or A20-1 (-) - 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

  15. CHECK AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR


    1. Install a manifold gauge set.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. A01MJTPC11
      *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 Condition Specified Condition
      G43-9 (PRE) - G43-13 (SG-2)

      • Air conditioning system operating

      • Refrigerant pressure: (below 3025 kPa [30.8 kgf/cm2, 439 psi] and higher than 176 kPa [1.8 kgf/cm2, 26 psi])

      		 0.74 to 4.71 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR Click here

  16. REPAIR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM LEAK


    1. Identify the area where refrigerant leaks from.

      Click here

    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 Click here

  17. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR


    1. Replace the air conditioner pressure sensor with a new or known good one.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  18. CHECK FOR DTC


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

      Item Condition
      Vehicle Doors Fully open
      Temperature Setting MAX COLD
      Blower Speed Hi
      A/C Switch On
      R/F Switch Recirculation
      Interior Temperature 25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F)

      Note


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

      • 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.

      Tech Tips

      When the outside air temperature is low (below -1.5°C [29.3°F]), the compressor stops due to operation of the ambient temperature sensor and the evaporator temperature sensor to prevent the evaporator from freezing. In this case, perform the inspection in a warm indoor environment.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1423/23 is not output A
      DTC B1423/23 is output B

    A

    END (AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE)

    B

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here