Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000019XOO
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [04/2018 -           ]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): B14BD; Refrigerant Overabundance Filling Malfunction; 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]

DTC

B14BD

Refrigerant Overabundance Filling Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored if the amount of refrigerant in the in the air conditioning system exceeds a threshold. The air conditioning amplifier assembly judges whether the amount of refrigerant is appropriate based on the detected refrigerant pressure and cooler compressor assembly operation current. If the amount of refrigerant in the system is determined to have exceeded a threshold, operation of the cooler compressor assembly will be stopped, and will remain stopped even if the engine switch is turned off and then the engine is restarted.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Memory

B14BD

Refrigerant Overabundance Filling Malfunction

All of the following conditions are met 2 times or more in the same trip:

  • The vehicle speed is 20 km/h or more
  • The amount of compressor oil is within the insufficient compressor oil range for 60 seconds or more
  • Refrigerant volume
  • Air conditioning amplifier assembly

Memorized

(60 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.

*a

Electric Current (mA)

*b

Refrigerant Pressure kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)

PROCEDURE

1.

RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

(a) Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

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2.

CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

(a) Charge the air conditioning system with refrigerant.

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