Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000018N2004X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: AIR CONDITIONING: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM: 23; Pressure Switch Circuit; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

DTC

23

Pressure Switch Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The pressure switch sends the appropriate signals to the A/C amplifier when the A/C refrigerant pressure drops too low or rises too high. When the A/C amplifier receives these signals, it outputs signals via the A/C amplifier to switch OFF the compressor relay and turns the magnetic clutch OFF.

DTC No.

Detection Item

Trouble Area

23

  • Open in pressure sensor circuit
  • Abnormal refrigerant pressure

    below 196 kPa (2.0 kg/cm 2 , 28 psi)

    over 3,140 kPa (32.0 kgf/cm 2 , 455 psi)

  • Pressure switch
  • Harness or connector between pressure switch and A/C amplifier
  • Refrigerant pipe line
  • A/C amplifier

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER

(a) Install the manifold gauge set.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.

(c) Check the voltage between terminals PSW (A49-8) and GND (A49-12) of the A/C amplifier connector when A/C gas pressure changes.

OK:

The voltage changes with gas pressure, as shown in the diagram below.

HINT:

However, if DTC 23 is displayed, check and replace A/C amplifier.

OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER

NG

2.

CHECK PRESSURE SWITCH

(a) Disconnect the A5 pressure switch connector.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.

(c) Check continuity between terminals 1 and 2 of the pressure switch when A/C gas pressure changes.

OK:

The continuity changes with gas pressure as shown below.

NG

REPLACE PRESSURE SWITCH

OK

3.

CHECK WIRE HARNESS (PRESSURE SWITCH - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER)

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

OK

REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER