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
DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONERTester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Evaporator Temp Sensor (Evap Temp) Evaporator temperature sensor / Min -29 7°C (-21 46°F) Max 59 55°C (139 19°F) Actual evaporator temperature is displayed Open in circuit -29 7°C (-21 46°F)
Short in circuit 59 55°C (139 19°F)OK: The display is as specified in the normal condition.
Result
RESULT DESCRIPTIONResult 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 EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Remove the evaporator temperature sensor.
- Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below
Standard Resistance
STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONSTester Connection Condition Specified Condition e2-1 - e2-2 -10°C (14°F) 7.30 to 9 10 kΩ e2-1 - e2-2 -5°C (23°F) 5.65 to 6.95 kΩ e2-1 - e2-2 0°C (32°F) 4.40 to 5.35 kΩ e2-1 - e2-2 5°C (41°F) 3.40 to 4.15 kΩ e2-1 - e2-2 10°C (50°F) 2 70 to 3 25 kΩ e2-1 - e2-2 15°C (59°F) 2 14 to 2.58 kΩ e2-1 - e2-2 20°C (68°F) 1.71 to 2.05 kΩ e2-1 - e2-2 25°C (77°F) 1.38 to 1.64 kΩ e2-1 - e2-2 30°C (86°F) 1 11 to 1.32 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 EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (See REMOVAL )
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS (A/C AMPLIFIER - EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR)
- Remove the air conditioning harness.
- 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 e1-6 (TE) - e2-2 Always Below 1 Ω e1-5(SG) - e2-1 Always Below 1 Ω e1-6 (TE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher e1-5 (SG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS (See REMOVAL )
OK: REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER (See REMOVAL )
- Remove the air conditioning harness.