BUS IC Communication Malfunction (B1497/97)
The air conditioning harness assembly connects the No. 1 air conditioning amplifier assembly and each servo motor. The No. 1 air conditioning amplifier assembly supplies power and sends operation instructions to each servo motor through the air conditioning harness assembly. Each servo motor sends the damper position information to the No. 1 air conditioning amplifier assembly.
DTC Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|
B1497/97 |
An open circuit or malfunction in the communication line. |
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PROCEDURE
CHECK NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the No. 1 air conditioning amplifier assembly with its connectors still connected (See page ). |
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(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
z15-2 (BUS G) - Body ground |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection | Switch Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
z15-2 (BUS G) - z15-4 (B BUS) |
Always |
11 to 14 V |
z15-2 (BUS G) - z15-3 (BUS) |
Ignition switch ON |
Pulse generation |
*a |
Component with harness connected (No. 1 Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly) |
Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
OK (When troubleshooting according to problem symptoms table) |
A |
OK (When troubleshooting according to the DTC) |
B |
NG |
C |
| A | PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
| B | REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY |
| C | REPLACE NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY |
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