Lexus IS250 · Service Manual HEATER & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

PTC Heater Circuit

Circuit diagnosis

DESCRIPTION

The GLW RLY turns on when it receives a signal from the A/C amplifier. As a result, power is supplied to the heater glow plug.

WIRING DIAGRAM

E116887E03

INSPECTION PROCEDURE


1. INSPECT FUSE (LH-IG, GLW PLG1, GLW PLG2)

  1. E116894E05
    Remove the LH-IG fuse from the cowl side J/B LH.

  1. E116895E04
    Remove the GLW PLG1 and GLW PLG2 fuses from the engine room R/B and J/B No. 1.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard resistance:
    Tester Item
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    LH-IG fuse
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    GLW PLG1 fuse
    Always
    Below 1 Ω
    GLW PLG2 fuse
    Always
    Below 1 Ω



NG
REPLACE FUSE
OK


2. INSPECT RELAY (GLW RLY1, GLW RLY2)

  1. Z018060E03
    Remove the GLW RLY1 and GLW RLY2 relays from the engine room R/B and J/B No. 1.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard resistance:
    Tester Connection
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    3 - 5
    Always
    10 kΩ or higher
    3 - 5
    When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2
    Below 1 Ω



NG
REPLACE RELAY
OK


3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (A/C AMPLIFIER - BATTERY)

  1. E116912E06
    Disconnect the connector from the A/C amplifier.

  1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

  1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard voltage:
    Tester Connection (Symbols)
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    J58-4 (HTR2) - Body ground
    Engine switch on (IG)
    10 to 14 V
    J58-23 (HTR1) - Body ground
    Engine switch on (IG)
    10 to 14 V



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK


4. INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER

  1. E107325E32
    Reconnect the connector to the A/C amplifier.

  1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard voltage:
    Tester Connection
    Condition
    Specified Condition
    J58-4 (HTR2) - Body ground
    Engine switch on (IG)
    10 to 14 V
    J58-4 (HTR2) - Body ground
    Engine switch on (IG)
    While the PTC operating conditions are met (engine is running at 850 rpm or more, ambient temperature is 0°C (32°F) or less, engine coolant temperature is 69°C (156°F) or less, and A/C switch setting is MAX HOT), turn the blower switch to the LO setting.
    Below 1 V
    J58-23 (HTR1) - Body ground
    Engine switch on (IG)
    10 to 14 V
    D47-2 - Body ground
    Engine switch on (IG)
    While the PTC operating conditions are met (engine is running at 850 rpm or more, ambient temperature is 0°C (32°F) or less, engine coolant temperature is 69°C (156°F) or less, and A/C switch setting is MAX HOT), turn the blower switch to the LO setting.
    Below 1 V



NG
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER
OK


5. INSPECT HEATER BLOWER WIRE
  1. Remove the grommets and nuts of the water by-pass glow plugs.

  1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

  1. Perform Active Test by referring to the table below.

    Active Test / Air Conditioner: 
    Item
    Test Details / Display (Range)
    Diagnostic Note
    Electric Heater 1
    (Heater 1)
    Electric Heater 1 / OFF, ON
    -
    Electric Heater 2
    (Heater 2)
    Electric Heater 2 / OFF, ON
    -

  1. E116961E01
    Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard voltage:
    Tester connection
    Condition
    Specified condition
    1 - Body ground
    Perform Active Test / HEATER 1 (Electric Heater 1): ON
    10 to 14 V
    2 - Body ground
    Perform Active Test / HEATER 2 (Electric Heater 2): ON
    10 to 14 V



NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HEATER BLOWER WIRE
OK


6. INSPECT WATER BY-PASS GLOW PLUG

  1. E108196
    Remove the water by-pass glow plug.

  1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

    Standard resistance:
    Below 1 Ω



NG
REPLACE WATER BY-PASS GLOW PLUG
OK

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