HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): Recirculated/Fresh Air Modes do not Switch; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020

Last Modified: 08-21-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001RUIM
Model Year Start: 2021	Model: Avalon	Prod Date Range: [08/2020 - ]
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): Recirculated/Fresh Air Modes do not Switch; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 - ]

Recirculated/Fresh Air Modes do not Switch

DESCRIPTION

If the air inlet mode cannot be changed between recirculation/fresh or exhaust gas odors can be smelled even though recirculation mode is selected, the following factors may be the cause.

Symptom	Factor
Air inlet mode cannot be changed between recirculation/fresh Exhaust gas odors can be smelled when air inlet mode set to recirculation mode	No. 1 blower damper servo sub-assembly malfunction Damper link disconnection Air inlet damper mechanically locked Engine coolant temperature (high) Air conditioner unit assembly malfunction

PROCEDURE

1.	CHECK NO. 1 BLOWER DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the No. 1 blower damper servo sub-assembly is installed correctly.

OK:

The No. 1 blower damper servo sub-assembly is installed correctly.

INSTALL NO. 1 BLOWER DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY

2.	CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes

Result	Proceed to
B1442 is not output	A
B1442 is output	B

GO TO DTC B1442

3.	READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

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

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List.

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

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display	Measurement Item	Range	Normal Condition	Diagnostic Note
Coolant Temperature	Engine coolant temperature	Min.: -40°C (-40°F), Max.: 140°C (284°F)	75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F): After warming up	This is the engine coolant temperature. HINT: After warming up the engine, the engine coolant temperature will be 75 to 100°C (167 to 212°F). After a long soak, the engine coolant temperature, intake air temperature and ambient air temperature will be approximately equal. If the value is -40°C (-40°F), or higher than 135°C (275°F), the sensor circuit is open or shorted. Check if the engine overheats if the value indicated is higher than 135°C (275°F).

Powertrain > Engine > Data List

Tester Display
Coolant Temperature

OK:

After warming up the engine, the temperature value displayed is within the range specified in the normal condition column.

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY

GO TO COOLING SYSTEM

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