Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001E628
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [08/2018 -           ]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Manual Air Conditioning System): B1497; Communication Malfunction (Bus Ic); 2019 - 2024 MY Camry [08/2018 -        ]

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.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Memory

B1497

Communication Malfunction (Bus Ic)

Error or open in communication line

  • Air conditioning harness assembly
  • No. 1 air conditioning radiator damper servo sub-assembly
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly

Memorized

(10 sec. or more)*

  • *: The air conditioning amplifier assembly stores this DTC if the malfunction has occurred for the period of time indicated in the brackets.

WIRING DIAGRAM

PROCEDURE

1.

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 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [03/2017 - 10/2020]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: DISASSEMBLY 2021 - 2024 MY Camry [10/2020 -        ]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: DISASSEMBLY

NG

2.

INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY - NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the z29 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

z29-2 (1A) - A-3 (GND)

Always

Below 1 Ω

z29-3 (2A) - A-2 (LIN)

Always

Below 1 Ω

z29-4 (3A) - A-1 (+B)

Always

Below 1 Ω

OK

REPLACE NO. 1 AIR CONDITIONING RADIATOR DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [03/2017 - 10/2020]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: DISASSEMBLY 2021 - 2024 MY Camry [10/2020 -        ]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: DISASSEMBLY

NG

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS ASSEMBLY 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [03/2017 - 10/2020]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: DISASSEMBLY 2021 - 2024 MY Camry [10/2020 -        ]; HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: DISASSEMBLY