Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on
- Select the item below in the Data List, and read the display on the Techstream
Data List / Air Conditioner
MEASUREMENT ITEM/RANGE AND DIAGNOSTIC NOTETester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Room Temperature Sensor (Room Temp) Room temperature sensor / mm -6 5°C (20 3°F), max 57 25°C (135 05°F) Actual cabin temperature is displayed - OK: The display is as specified in the normal condition column.
Result
RESULT REFERENCE CHARTResult Proceed to NG A OK (When troubleshooting according to the Problem Symptoms Table) B OK (When troubleshooting according to the DTC) C
B: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )
C: REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER (See REMOVAL )
A: Go to next step
- INSPECT ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Remove the room temperature sensor.
- Disconnect the room temperature sensor connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below
Standard Resistance
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONSTester Connection Condition Specified Condition J38-1 - J38-2 10°C (50°F) 3.00 to 3.73 kΩ J38-1 - J38-2 15°C (59°F) 2.45 to 2.88 kΩ J38-1 - J38-2 20°C (68°F) 1.95 to 2 30 kΩ J38-1 - J38-2 25°C (77°F) 160 to 1.80 kΩ J38-1 - J38-2 30°C (86°F) 1.28 to 1.47 kΩ J38-1 - J38-2 35°C (95°F) 1.00 to 1.22 kΩ J38-1 - J38-2 40°C (104°F) 0.80 to 1.00 kΩ J38-1 - J38-2 45°C (113°F) 0.65 to 0.85 kΩ J38-1 - J38-2 50°C (122°F) 0.50 to 0 70 kΩ J38-1 - J38-2 55°C (131°F) 0.44 to 0.60 kΩ J38-1 - J38-2 60°C (140°F) 0.36 to 0 50 kΩ NOTE:- Hold the sensor only by its connector. Touching the sensor may change the resistance value.
- When measuring, the sensor temperature must be the same as the ambient temperature.
HINT:
As the temperature increases, the resistance decreases (see the graph).
NG: REPLACE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (See REMOVAL )
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A/C AMPLIFIER)
- Disconnect the A/C amplifier connector
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONSTester Connection Condition Specified Condition J58-16 (TR) - J38-1 Always Below 1 Ω J58-19 (SG-1) - J38-2 Always Below 1 Ω J58-16 (TR) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher J58-19 (SG-1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER (See REMOVAL )