Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Passenger Side FACE Servo Motor Circuit (B1448/48)

DESCRIPTION

The No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side mode) sends pulse signals to inform the air conditioning amplifier assembly of the damper position. The air conditioning amplifier assembly activates the motor (normal or reverse) based on these signals to move the No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side mode) to the appropriate position, which controls the air outlet switching.

The air conditioning amplifier assembly communicates with the servo through a communication/driver IC and wiring assembly called the air conditioning harness assembly.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	Memory
B1448/48	Passenger Side FACE Servo Motor Circuit	Air outlet damper position sensor value does not change even if air conditioning amplifier assembly operates No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side mode)	No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side mode) Air conditioning harness assembly Air conditioning amplifier assembly	Memorized (30 sec. or more)*

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Confirm that no mechanical problem is present because this DTC can be output when either a damper link or damper is mechanically locked.

PROCEDURE

1.	READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

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

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Operate the mode switch.

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

(f) Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List

Tester Display	Measurement Item	Range	Normal Condition	Diagnostic Note
Air Outlet Servo Targ Pulse(P)	No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side mode) target pulse	Min.: 128 Max.: 383	FACE: 256 (pulse) FACE1: 256 (pulse) FACE2: 256 (pulse) B/L: 267 (pulse) B/L2: 267 (pulse) FOOT-R: 297 (pulse) FOOT-M: 297 (pulse) FOOT: 297 (pulse) FOOT-D: 305 (pulse) FOOT-0: 288 (pulse) FOOT-F: 297 (pulse) FOOT/DEF: 320 (pulse) DEF: 348 (pulse) S-FLOW (Single Seat Control Modes): 348 (pulse)	-
Air Outlet Servo Actu Pulse(P)	No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (front passenger side mode) actual pulse	Min.: 128 Max.: 383	FACE: 256 (pulse) FACE1: 256 (pulse) FACE2: 256 (pulse) B/L: 267 (pulse) B/L2: 267 (pulse) FOOT-R: 297 (pulse) FOOT-M: 297 (pulse) FOOT: 297 (pulse) FOOT-D: 305 (pulse) FOOT-0: 288 (pulse) FOOT-F: 297 (pulse) FOOT/DEF: 320 (pulse) DEF: 348 (pulse) S-FLOW (Single Seat Control Modes): 348 (pulse)	-

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List

Tester Display
Air Outlet Servo Targ Pulse(P)
Air Outlet Servo Actu Pulse(P)

OK:

When the mode switch is operated, the actual pulse changes following the target pulse.

Result	Proceed to
Target pulse changes but actual pulse does not change	A
Target pulse and actual pulse do not change	B
Actual pulse changes following the target pulse (When troubleshooting according to the DTC)	C
Actual pulse changes following the target pulse (When troubleshooting according to Problem Symptoms Table)	D

B

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

C

GO TO STEP 4

D

PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

A

2.	REPLACE NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace the No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly.

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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 DTCs.

Click here

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
DTC B1448/48 is output	A
DTC B1448/48 is not output	B

B

END (NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)

A

3.	REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace the air conditioning harness assembly.

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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 DTCs.

Click here

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
DTC B1448/48 is output	A
DTC B1448/48 is not output	B

A

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

B

END (AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)

4.	RECONFIRM DTC OUTPUT

(a) Check for DTCs.

Click here

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
DTC B1448/48 is output	A
DTC B1448/48 is not output	B

A

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

B

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK