AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1441/41

DTC Code DTC Name
B1441/41 Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Passenger Side)

DESCRIPTION

1. for LHD

The No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for front passenger side)) sends pulse signals to indicate the damper position to the air conditioning amplifier assembly. The air conditioning amplifier assembly activates the motor (normal or reverse) based on these signals to move the No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for front passenger side)) 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.

Tech Tips

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.

2. for RHD

The No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for front passenger side)) sends pulse signals to indicate the damper position to the air conditioning amplifier assembly. The air conditioning amplifier assembly activates the motor (normal or reverse) based on these signals to move the No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for front passenger side)) 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.

Tech Tips

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.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1441/41

for LHD:

Air mix damper position sensor value does not change even if air conditioning amplifier assembly operates No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for front passenger side))

for RHD:

Air mix damper position sensor value does not change even if air conditioning amplifier assembly operates No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for front passenger side))


  • No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for front passenger side))*1

  • No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for front passenger side))*2

  • Air conditioning harness assembly

  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly


WIRING DIAGRAM

A01EYGAE18

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE


  1. CONFIRM MODEL

    Result
    Result Proceed to
    for LHD A
    for RHD B

    B
    A
  2. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

    4. Operate the front passenger side temperature adjustment switch.

    5. Enter the following menus: Body / Air Conditioner / Data List.

    6. Check the value(s) by referring to the table below.

      Air Conditioner
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Air Mix Servo Actual Pulse(P) No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for front passenger side)) actual pulse / Min.: 0, Max.: 255

      MAX. COLD: 105 (pulse)

      MAX. HOT: 7 (pulse)

      -
      OK
      The display is as specified in the normal condition column.
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (When troubleshooting according to Problem Symptoms Table) B
      OK (When troubleshooting according to the DTC) C

    B
    C
    A
  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body / Air Conditioner / Active Test.

    5. Check the operation by referring to the table below.

      Air Conditioner
      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(P) No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for front passenger side)) Min.: 0, Max.: 255 Operates between 7 and 105 pulses
      OK
      Air temperature changes in accordance with each control range.

    NG
    OK
  4. REPLACE NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY (AIR MIX FOR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE)


    1. Replace the No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for front passenger side)) Click here.

      Tech Tips

      Since the servo motor cannot be inspected while it is removed from the vehicle, replace the servo motor with a new or a known good one and check that the condition returns to normal.

    2. Check for the DTC.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1441/41 is output A
      DTC B1441/41 is not output B

    B
    A
  5. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the air conditioning harness assembly Click here.

      Tech Tips

      Since the air conditioning harness assembly cannot be inspected while it is removed from the vehicle, replace the air conditioning harness assembly with a new or known good one and check that the condition returns to normal.

    2. Check for the DTC.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1441/41 is output A
      DTC B1441/41 is not output B

    B
    A
  6. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

    4. Operate the front passenger side temperature adjustment switch.

    5. Enter the following menus: Body / Air Conditioner / Data List.

    6. Check the value(s) by referring to the table below.

      Air Conditioner
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Air Mix Servo Actual Pulse(P) No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix for front passenger side) actual pulse / Min.: 0, Max.: 255

      MAX. COLD: 5

      MAX. HOT: 103

      -
      OK
      The display is as specified in the normal condition column.
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (When troubleshooting according to Problem Symptoms Table) B
      OK (When troubleshooting according to the DTC) C

    B
    C
    A
  7. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body / Air Conditioner / Active Test.

    5. Check the operation by referring to the table below.

      Air Conditioner
      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(P) No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix for front passenger side) Min.: 0, Max.: 255 Operates between 5 and 103 pulses
      OK
      Air temperature changes in accordance with each control range.

    NG
    OK
  8. REPLACE NO. 2 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY (AIR MIX FOR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE)


    1. Replace the No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix for front passenger side) Click here.

      Tech Tips

      Since the servo motor cannot be inspected while it is removed from the vehicle, replace the servo motor with a new or a known good one and check that the condition returns to normal.

    2. Check for the DTC.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1441/41 is output A
      DTC B1441/41 is not output B

    B
    A
  9. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the air conditioning harness assembly Click here.

      Tech Tips

      Since the air conditioning harness assembly cannot be inspected while it is removed from the vehicle, replace the air conditioning harness assembly with a new or known good one and check that the condition returns to normal.

    2. Check for the DTC.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1441/41 is output A
      DTC B1441/41 is not output B

    B
    A