Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 442

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DIAGNOSTICS

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

DI–545

697

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

3

Check harness and connector between A/C control assembly and evaporator
temperature sensor (See page 

IN–27

).

NG

Repair or replace harness or connector.

OK

Check and replace A/C control assembly.

I00365

A/C Control Assembly

5 V

TW2

A14

14

V

ECM

E10–9

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DIAGNOSTICS

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

DTC

   14

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

This sensor detects the engine coolant temperature and sends the appropriate signals to the A/C control
assembly. These signals are used for warm up control when the engine is cold.

DTC No.

Detection Item

Trouble Area

14

Open or short in ECT sensor circuit.

ECT sensor

Harness or connector between ECT sensor and A/C control

assembly

A/C control assembly

WIRING DIAGRAM

DI0DB–01

BE3840

I00398

I00369

ON

TW(+)

SG(–)

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DIAGNOSTICS

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

DI–547

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1

Check voltage between terminals TW and SG of A/C control assembly connector.

PREPARATION:
(a)

Remove A/C control assembly with connectors still con-
nected (See page 

BO–79

).

(b)

Turn ignition switch ON.

CHECK:
Measure voltage between terminals TW and SG of A/C control
assembly connector at each temperature.
OK:

Voltage
  at 0 

°C

 (32 

°

F): 2.8 – 3.2 V

  at 40 

°

C (104 

°

F): 1.8 – 2.2 V

  at 70 

°

C (158 

°

F): 0.9 – 1.3 V

HINT:
As the temperature increases, the voltage decreases.

NG

Go to step 2

OK

Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on matrix chart (See page 

DI–535

). However, if DTC 14

is displayed, check and replace A/C control assembly.

N15619

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DIAGNOSTICS

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

2

Check engine coolant temperature sensor.

PREPARATION:
(a)

Remove A/C unit (See page 

AC–23

).

(b)

Remove engine coolant temperature sensor.

CHECK:
Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 of engine cool-
ant temperature sensor connector at each temperature.
OK:

Resistance
  at 0 

°C

 (32 

°

F): 50 k

Ω

 or less

  at 40 

°

C (104 

°

F): 2.5 – 2.7 k

Ω

  at 100 

°

C (212 

°

F): 0.2 k

Ω

 or more

HINT:
As the temperature increases, the voltage decreases.

NG

Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.

OK

3

Check harness and connector between A/C control assembly and ECT sensor
(See page 

IN–27

).

NG

Repair or replace harness or connector.

OK

Check and replace A/C control assembly.