AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B14B9

DTC Code DTC Name
B14B9 Open in Ion Generator Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The ion generator assembly is controlled by the air conditioning amplifier assembly and operates in accordance with the blower with fan motor assembly. The air conditioning amplifier assembly sends a drive signal to the ion generator assembly. When the ion generator receives the drive signal and starts to operate, it outputs an operation condition signal to the air conditioning amplifier assembly.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B14B9 Open in ion generator assembly circuit

  • Harness or connector between ion generator assembly and IG circuit

  • Harness or connector between ion generator assembly and body ground

  • Harness or connector between ion generator assembly and air conditioning amplifier assembly

  • Ion generator assembly

  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01EUTIE01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.

PROCEDURE


  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER


    1. Connector 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
      Ion Generator Ion generator assembly OFF, ON -
      OK
      Ion generator assembly operates normally.
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK (When troubleshooting according to Problem Symptoms Table) B
      OK (When troubleshooting according to the DTC) C

    B

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Click here

    C

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ION GENERATOR ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)


    1. Disconnect the I16 ion generator assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I16-5 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ION GENERATOR ASSEMBLY - IG CIRCUIT)


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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I16-2 (IG) - Body ground Ignition switch off Below 1 V
      I16-2 (IG) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ION GENERATOR ASSEMBLY - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)


    1. Disconnect the I77 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I77-26 (NAIN) - I16-1 (IG+) Always Below 1 Ω
      I77-39 (NANO) - I16-4 (PCL) Always Below 1 Ω
      I77-26 (NAIN) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      I77-39 (NANO) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  5. REPLACE ION GENERATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the ion generator assembly Click here.

      Tech Tips

      Since the ion generator assembly cannot be inspected while it is removed from the vehicle, replace the ion generator assembly 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 B14B9 is output A
      DTC B14B9 is not output B

    B

    END (ION GENERATOR ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)

    A

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here