| Last Modified: 09-09-2025 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM10000000136GI |
| Model Year Start: 2018 | Model: Camry | Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 08/2018] |
| Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Automatic Air Conditioning System): B1497; Communication Malfunction (Bus Ic); 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 08/2018] | ||
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DTC |
B1497 |
Communication Malfunction (Bus Ic) |
DESCRIPTION
The air conditioning harness assembly connects the air conditioning amplifier assembly and the servo motors. The air conditioning amplifier assembly supplies power and sends operation instructions to each servo motor through the air conditioning harness assembly. Each servo motor sends damper position information to the air conditioning amplifier assembly.
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DTC No. |
Detection Item |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
B1497 |
Communication Malfunction (Bus Ic) |
Error or open in communication line |
|
Memorized (10 sec. or more)*2 |
- *1: for Dual Type
- *2: The air conditioning amplifier assembly stores this DTC if the malfunction has occurred for the period of time indicated in the brackets.
WIRING DIAGRAM
for Dual Type
for Single Type
PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
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1. |
CONFIRM MODEL |
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Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
for Dual Type |
A |
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for Single Type |
B |
| B |
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2. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active test.
(e) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
|
Tester Display |
Measurement Item |
Control Range |
Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(D) |
No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side air mix) pulse |
Min.: 128 Max.: 383 |
Operates between 165 to 257 pulses |
|
A/O Servo Pulse(Rr D) |
No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly pulse |
Min.: 128 Max.: 383 |
Operates between 158 to 260 pulses |
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
|
Tester Display |
|---|
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Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(D) |
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
|
Tester Display |
|---|
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A/O Servo Pulse(Rr D) |
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Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
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All of the damper servo motors are malfunctioning |
A |
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One of the damper servo motors is malfunctioning |
B |
| B |
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3. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM |
(a) Disconnect the No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly connector.
(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Turn the Techstream on.
(e) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active test.
(f) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
|
Tester Display |
Measurement Item |
Control Range |
Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
|
A/O Servo Pulse(Rr D) |
No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly pulse |
Min.: 128 Max.: 383 |
Operates between 158 to 260 pulses |
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
|
Tester Display |
|---|
|
A/O Servo Pulse(Rr D) |
OK:
The damper servo motor operates smoothly.
| OK |
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REPLACE NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY |
| NG |
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4. |
INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY |
NOTICE:
When inspecting the air conditioning amplifier assembly, do not bring the tester probes too close to each other as a short circuit may occur.
(a) Disconnect the z8 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
|
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
|
z8-2 (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 |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
|
z8-4 (B BUS) - Body ground |
Ignition switch ON |
11 to 14 V |
(d) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
|
*a |
Component with harness connected (Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly) |
(e) Connect an oscilloscope to terminals z8-2 (BUS G) and z8-3 (BUS) of the air conditioning amplifier assembly and check the waveform.
OK:
Waveform is similar to that shown in the illustration.
HINT:
The waveform varies with the blower speed.
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Item |
Content |
|---|---|
|
Tool Setting |
2 V/DIV., 2 ms./DIV. |
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Condition |
Ignition switch ON |
| OK |
|
| NG |
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REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY Click here
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5. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active test.
(e) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
|
Tester Display |
Measurement Item |
Control Range |
Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(D) |
No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (driver side air mix) pulse |
Min.: 128 Max.: 383 |
Operates between 165 to 257 pulses |
|
A/O Servo Pulse(Rr D) |
No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly pulse |
Min.: 128 Max.: 383 |
Operates between 158 to 260 pulses |
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
|
Tester Display |
|---|
|
Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(D) |
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
|
Tester Display |
|---|
|
A/O Servo Pulse(Rr D) |
|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
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Only the No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly does not operate |
A |
|
Only the No. 2 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly does not operate |
B |
| B |
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6. |
INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Disconnect the z8 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
(b) Disconnect the No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
|
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
|
z8-2 (BUS G) - 3 (GND) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
|
z8-3 (BUS) - 2 (LIN) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
|
z8-4 (B BUS) - 1 (+B) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
| OK |
|
REPLACE NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY |
| NG |
|
|
7. |
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM |
(a) Disconnect the No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly connector.
(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Turn the Techstream on.
(e) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active test.
(f) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
|
Tester Display |
Measurement Item |
Control Range |
Diagnostic Note |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(D) |
No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly (air mix) pulse |
Min.: 128 Max.: 383 |
Operates between 165 to 257 pulses |
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
|
Tester Display |
|---|
|
Air Mix Servo Targ Pulse(D) |
OK:
The damper servo motor operates smoothly.
| OK |
|
REPLACE NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY |
| NG |
|
|
8. |
INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY) |
(a) Disconnect the z9 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
(b) Disconnect the No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
|
Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
|
z9-2 (1A) - 3 (GND) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
|
z9-3 (2A) - 2 (LIN) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
|
z9-4 (3A) - 1 (+B) |
Always |
Below 1 Ω |
| OK |
|
REPLACE NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY |
| NG |
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