Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - AIR CONDITIONING


AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

  • HINT:
Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the air conditioning system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.

1.VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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2.INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Inspect the battery voltage.

  • Standard voltage:
  • 11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.


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3.CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)*

Use the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.

  • Result:
  • ResultProceed to
    MPX DTC is not outputA
    MPX DTC is outputB
B.
Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A
4.CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

Use the intelligent tester to check if the CAN Communication System is functioning normally.

  • Result:
  • ResultProceed to
    CAN DTC is not outputA
    CAN DTC is outputB
B.
Go to CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A
5.CHECK FOR DTC*

Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.

Delete the DTCs.

Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the A/C system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.

  • Result:
  • ResultProceed to
    DTC is not outputA
    DTC is outputB
B.
Go to step 8
A
6.PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Refer to the problem symptoms table .

  • Result:
  • ResultProceed to
    Fault is not listed in problem symptoms tableA
    Fault is listed in problem symptoms tableB
B.
Go to step 8
A
7.OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

Actuator Check

DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST

Terminals of ECU

On-vehicle Inspection

Inspection

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8.ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
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