| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| B1497 | Communication Malfunction (Bus Ic) |
DESCRIPTION
The air conditioning harness assembly connects the air conditioning amplifier assembly and the servo motors. The air conditioning amplifier assembly supplies power and sends operation instructions to each servo motor through the air conditioning harness assembly. Each servo motor sends damper position information to the air conditioning amplifier assembly.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1497 | Communication Malfunction (Bus Ic) | Any of the following conditions is met:
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Memorized (10 seconds or more)* |
*: The air conditioning amplifier assembly stores this DTC if the malfunction has occurred for the period of time indicated in the brackets.
| Vehicle Condition | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattern 1 | Pattern 2 | ||
| Diagnosis Condition | Ignition switch ON | ○ | ○ |
| Malfunction Status | Error in communication line | ○ | - |
| Open in communication line | - | ○ | |
| Detection Time | 10 seconds or more | 10 seconds or more | |
| Number of Trips | 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
PROCEDURE
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active Test.
Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Control Range | Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(D) | No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side air mix) pulse | Min.: 128 Max.: 383 |
for LHD:
for RHD: |
| Tester Display |
|---|
| Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(D) |
| OK |
|---|
| No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo motor operates smoothly. |
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| B |
|
CHECK FOR DTC* Click here |
| A |
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INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY)
Note
When inspecting the air conditioning amplifier assembly, do not bring the tester probes too close to each other as a short circuit may occur.
Disconnect the m1 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
Disconnect the No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
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INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
Note
When inspecting the air conditioning amplifier assembly, do not bring the tester probes too close to each other as a short circuit may occur.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
| *a | Component with harness connected (Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly) |
Connect an oscilloscope to terminals m1-2 (BUS G) and m1-3 (BUS) of the air conditioning amplifier assembly and check the waveform.
| OK |
|---|
| Waveform is similar to that shown in the illustration. |
Tech Tips
The waveform varies with the blower speed.
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Tool Setting | 2 V/DIV., 2 ms./DIV. |
| Vehicle Condition | Ignition switch ON. |
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| OK |
|
REPLACE NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY Click here |
| NG |
|
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here |
CHECK FOR DTC*
Clear the DTCs.
Check for DTCs.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| A |
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USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here |
| B |
|
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here |