Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual: Recirculated/Fresh Air Modes do not Switch

Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual / Vehicle Interior / Heating / Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System(for Gasoline Model) / 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.

NG

INSTALL NO. 1 BLOWER DAMPER SERVO SUB-ASSEMBLY CORRECTLY

OK

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
B

GO TO DTC B1442

A

3.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

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

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(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.

OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ASSEMBLY

NG

GO TO COOLING SYSTEM

    Problem Symptoms Table

    Recirculated/Fresh Air Modes Switch without User Input

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