Lexus NX: Check Mode Procedure

CHECK MODE PROCEDURE

REFRIGERANT GAS VOLUME CHECK IN NORMAL OPERATION (CHECK A/C SWITCH INDICATOR AND DTC)

*a

Example

(a) Turn the power switch on (READY).

(b) Check that A/C switch indicator remains on when the following conditions are met.

Measurement Condition

Item

Condition

A/C Switch

On

A/C operation time

15 minutes or more

Ambient temperature*

0 to 49°C (32 to 120°F)

Engine coolant temperature

45°C (113°F) or higher

*: If the ambient temperature is not within the range shown, do not perform this check.

HINT:

The A/C switch indicator and air conditioning system turn off if the amount of refrigerant in the system is insufficient.

(c) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(d) Check for DTC B14B8.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Trouble Codes Result

Result

Amount of Refrigerant

Corrective Action

DTC B14B8 is output

Empty or nearly empty

Check for refrigerant leaks using a gas leak detector, and repair if necessary.

DTC B14B8 is not output

Correct or insufficient

Perform a refrigerant gas volume check using the Techstream.

REFRIGERANT GAS VOLUME CHECK USING THE TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (READY).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Utility / Refrigerant Gas Volume Check.

(e) According to the display on the Techstream, perform the refrigerant gas volume check when the following conditions are met.

Measurement Condition

Item

Condition

*: If the ambient temperature is not within the range shown, do not perform this check.

A/C Switch

On

Ambient temperature*

0 to 49°C (32 to 120°F)

R/F Switch

Fresh (Ambient temperature is 31°C (87°F) or higher)

Recirculation (Ambient temperature is 30°C (86°F) or less)

Blower Speed

HI

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Utility

Tester Display

Refrigerant Gas Volume Check

HINT:

  • Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.
  • A message indicating a refrigerant gas volume is displayed on the Techstream and the air conditioning system turns off if the amount of refrigerant in the system is insufficient.
  • DTCs are not stored when performing the refrigerant gas volume check using the Techstream.
Result

Result

Amount of Refrigerant

Corrective Action

Refrigerant shortage

Insufficient or leakage

  1. Check for refrigerant leaks using a gas leak detector, and repair if necessary.

  2. Evacuate the air conditioning system and charge it with the appropriate volume of new or purified refrigerant.

Refrigerant correct

Correct

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