Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001R3Z2
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [10/2020 -           ]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Automatic Air Conditioning System): B1423; Open in Pressure Sensor Circuit / Abnormal Refrigerant Pressure; 2021 - 2024 MY Camry [10/2020 -        ]

DTC

B1423

Open in Pressure Sensor Circuit / Abnormal Refrigerant Pressure

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored if refrigerant pressure on the high pressure side is extremely low (196 kPaG (2.0 kgf/cm2, 28 psi) or less) or extremely high (2812 kPaG (28.7 kgf/cm2, 408 psi) or more). The air conditioner pressure sensor, which is installed to the high pressure side pipe to detect refrigerant pressure, sends a refrigerant pressure signal to the air conditioning amplifier assembly. The air conditioning amplifier assembly converts this signal to a pressure value according to the sensor characteristics and uses it to control the compressor.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Memory

B1423

Open in Pressure Sensor Circuit / Abnormal Refrigerant Pressure
  • Open or short in air conditioner pressure sensor circuit
  • Refrigerant pressure on high pressure side is extremely low (196 kPaG (2.0 kgf/cm2, 28 psi) or less) or extremely high (2812 kPaG (28.7 kgf/cm2, 408 psi) or more)
  • Air conditioner pressure sensor
  • Harness or connector
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly
  • Cooler expansion valve (blocked, stuck)
  • Cooler condenser assembly (blocked, deterioration of cooling capacity due to dirt)
  • Cooler dryer (moisture in the refrigerant cycle cannot be absorbed)
  • Cooling fan system (cooler condenser assembly cannot be cooled down)
  • Air conditioning system (leaks, blocked)
  • Refrigerant volume (excessive, low)

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WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Be sure to check the refrigerant volume first when this DTC is output because this DTC can also be stored if there is no refrigerant in the cycle.

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  • If DTC B1423 and B14B8 are output at the same time, troubleshoot for DTC B14B8 first.

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HINT:

Make sure that the connector is properly connected. If it is not, securely connect it and check for DTCs again.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC B14B8 is not output

A

DTC B14B8 is output

B
B

GO TO DTC B14B8

A

2.

CHECK COMPARE REFRIGERANT GAS PRESSURE VALUES SHOWN ON TECHSTREAM AND MANIFOLD GAUGE SET

(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 / Data List.

(e) 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

Regulator Pressure Sensor

Air conditioner pressure sensor

Min.: -456.68 kPaG

Max.: 3294.37 kPaG

Actual refrigerant pressure displayed

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Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List

Tester Display

Regulator Pressure Sensor

(f) Install a manifold gauge set.

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(g) Compare the values displayed in the Data List and on the manifold gauge set.

Result

Proceed to

Data List value and manifold gauge set value do not match and Data List value: 196 kPaG (2.0 kgf/cm2, 28 psi) or less

A

Data List value and manifold gauge set value do not match and Data List value: 2812 kPaG (28.7 kgf/cm2, 408 psi) or more

B

Data List value matches manifold gauge set value

C
B

GO TO STEP 8

C

GO TO ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE USING GAUGE)

A

3.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (REGULATOR PRESSURE SENSOR)

(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 / Data List.

(e) 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

Regulator Pressure Sensor

Air conditioner pressure sensor

Min.: -456.68 kPaG

Max.: 3294.37 kPaG

Actual refrigerant pressure displayed

-

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Data List

Tester Display

Regulator Pressure Sensor

OK:

Disconnecting the A18 connector of the air conditioner pressure sensor causes the Data List value to change.

Result

Proceed to

Regulator pressure sensor value changes

A

Regulator pressure sensor value does not change

B
B

GO TO STEP 6

A

4.

CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR)

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Air Conditioner Pressure Sensor)

(a) Disconnect the A18 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A18-3 (+) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

4.75 to 5.25 V
OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR

NG

5.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the A18 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

(b) Disconnect the K55 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A18-3 (+) - K55-6 (S5-3)

Always

Below 1 Ω
OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

6.

CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the A18 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Air Conditioner Pressure Sensor)

(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A18-2 (PR) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

3.0 to 5.25 V
OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

NG

7.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the A18 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

(b) Disconnect the K55 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A18-2 (PR) or K55-24 (PRE) - Other terminals and body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

8.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

(a) Disconnect the A18 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A18-1 (-) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω
NG

GO TO STEP 14

OK

9.

CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE

(a) Disconnect the A18 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Air Conditioner Pressure Sensor)

(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A18-2 (PR) - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

3.0 to 5.25 V

Result

Proceed to

5.25 V or higher

A

3.0 to 5.25 V

B

Below 3.0 V

C
B

GO TO STEP 11

C

GO TO STEP 13

A

10.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the A18 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

(b) Disconnect the K55 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A18-2 (PR) or K55-24 (PRE) - Other terminals

Always

10 kΩ or higher
OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

11.

CHECK INTERNAL CIRCUIT RESISTANCE (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the A18 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A18-3 (+) - A18-2 (PR)

Ignition switch off

180 to 220 kΩ

HINT:

After turning the ignition switch off, wait at least 30 seconds before performing the measurement.

OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR

NG

12.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the A18 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

(b) Disconnect the K55 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A18-2 (PR) or K55-24 (PRE) - A18-3 (+) or K55-6 (S5-3)

Always

10 kΩ or higher
OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

13.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the A18 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

(b) Disconnect the K55 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A18-2 (PR) - K55-24 (PRE)

Always

Below 1 Ω
OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

14.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONER PRESSURE SENSOR - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the A18 air conditioner pressure sensor connector.

(b) Disconnect the K55 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

A18-1 (-) - K55-3 (SG-4)

Always

Below 1 Ω
OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR