AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:B1453/53

DTC Code DTC Name
B1453/53 Driver Side Air Outlet Damper COOL Control Servo Motor Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 3 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side lower)*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 the signals to move the No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 3 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side lower)*2 to any position. As a result, the amount of air passing through the heater core after passing through the evaporator is adjusted, and the temperature of the air blowing toward the driver side lower is controlled.


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. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
B1453/53 Air mix damper position sensor value does not change even if air conditioning amplifier assembly operates No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 3 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side lower)*2

  • No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1

  • No. 3 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side lower)*2

  • Air conditioning harness assembly

  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01FEFTE72

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note


  • 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 the battery is disconnected, or a servo motor or the air conditioning amplifier assembly is replaced, be sure to perform servo motor initialization Click here.

  • Before disconnecting the cable form the negative (-) battery terminal or replacing the air conditioning amplifier assembly, record the last operation state of the air conditioning for each transmitter. After replacement, it is necessary to perform memory registration for each transmitter Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    2. Check for DTCs Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1453/53 is not output A
      DTC B1453/53 is output B
      DTC B1453/53 and B1497/97 are output C

    B

    READ VALUE USING GTS (COOL A/M SERVO ACTUAL PULSE[D]) Click here

    C

    GO TO DTC B1497/97 Click here

    A

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK Click here

  2. READ VALUE USING GTS (COOL A/M SERVO ACTUAL PULSE[D])


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Data List Click here.

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

      Air Conditioner
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      COOL A/M Servo Actual Pulse(D)

      No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly actual pulse*1 /

      Min.: 128, Max.: 383

      MAX. COLD*3: 254 (pulse)

      MAX. HOT*4: 360 (pulse)

      		 -

      No. 3 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side lower) actual pulse*2 /

      Min.: 128, Max.: 383

      MAX. COLD*3: 254 (pulse)

      MAX. HOT*4: 360 (pulse)

      		 -

      • *1: for LHD

      • *2: for RHD

      • *3: Set temperature: LO

      • *4: Set temperature: HI

      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

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

    C

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (COOL A/M SERVO PULSE[D])


    • *1: for LHD

    • *2: for RHD


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

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

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

      Air Conditioner
      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Cool A/M Servo Pulse(D) No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 Min.: 128, Max.: 383 Operates between 254 to 360 pulses
      No. 3 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side lower)*2 Min.: 128, Max.: 383 Operates between 254 to 360 pulses
      OK
      The No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 3 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side lower)*2 pulse signal changes according to the target pulse specified by the Active Test.

    NG

    CHECK NO. 4 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY OR NO. 3 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY (DRIVER SIDE LOWER) Click here

    OK

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here

  4. CHECK NO. 4 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY OR NO. 3 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY (DRIVER SIDE LOWER)


    1. Replace the No. 4 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly*1 or No. 3 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side lower)*2 with a new or normally functioning one Click here.


      • *1: for LHD

      • *2: for RHD

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Check for DTCs Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1453/53 is output A
      DTC B1453/53 is not output (for LHD) B
      DTC B1453/53 is not output (for RHD) C

    B

    END (NO. 4 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)

    C

    END (NO. 3 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY [DRIVER SIDE LOWER] WAS DEFECTIVE)

    A

  5. CHECK AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY


    1. Replace the air conditioning harness assembly with a new or normally functioning one 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 DTCs Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC B1453/53 is output A
      DTC B1453/53 is not output B

    B

    END (AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)

    A

    REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here