B1446

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM: B1446/46: Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Driver Side)
B1446/46 - Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Driver Side)

DESCRIPTION

The No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for driver side)) sends pulse signals to inform the air conditioning amplifier assembly of the damper position. The air conditioning amplifier assembly activates the motor (normal, reverse) based on the signals to move the No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for driver side)) 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 seat side 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.

HINT
Confirm that no mechanical problem is present because this diagnostic code can be stored when either a damper link or the damper is mechanically locked.





WIRING DIAGRAM





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Operate the driver side temperature adjustment switch.

(e) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Data List.

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

Air Conditioner





OK:

The display is as specified in the normal condition column.

Result:





B -- PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

C -- REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal
A -- Continue to next step.

2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active Test.

(e) Check the operation by referring to the table below.

Air Conditioner





OK:

Air temperature changes in accordance with each control range.

NG -- REPLACE NO. 2 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY (AIR MIX FOR DRIVER SIDE)

OK -- REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal

3. REPLACE NO. 2 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY (AIR MIX FOR DRIVER SIDE)

(a) Replace the No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix (for driver side)) Disassembly.

HINT
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.

(b) Check for the DTC.

Result:





B -- END (NO. 2 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)
A -- Continue to next step.

4. REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace the air conditioning harness assembly Disassembly.

HINT
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.

(b) Check for the DTC.

Result:





B -- END (AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)

A -- REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Removal