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Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 J
Service Category: Power Source/Network Section: Networking
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000002U4V00CX
Title: NETWORKING: LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: DESCRIPTION (2008 LX570)

Rear Heater Control Panel LIN Communication Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The LIN communication of the components related to the rear heater occurs between the air conditioning amplifier (A/C ECU) and rear air conditioning control panel.

HINT:

"Rear heater control panel" refers to the rear air conditioning control panel.

WIRING DIAGRAM



INSPECTION PROCEDURE

NOTICE:

When using the Techstream with the engine switch off to troubleshoot:

Connect the Techstream to the vehicle, and turn a courtesy switch on and off at 1.5 second intervals until communication between the Techstream and vehicle begins.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER - REAR AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL)



(a) Disconnect the E36 amplifier connector.

(b) Disconnect the E55 panel connector.

(c) Measure the resistance and voltage according to the value(s) in the tables below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

E36-21 (RLIN) - E55-4 (RLIN)

Always

Below 1 Ω

E36-21 (RLIN) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

E36-21 (RLIN) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 V

OK

2.

CHECK REAR AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL (BATTERY VOLTAGE AND BODY GROUND)


(a) Disconnect the E55 panel connector.

(b) Measure the resistance and voltage according to the value(s) in the tables below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

E55-1 (E) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

E55-6 (IG) - Body ground

Engine switch on (IG)

11 to 14 V

OK

3.

CHECK REAR AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL

(a) Temporarily replace the rear air conditioning control panel with a new or normally functioning one HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REAR AIR CONDITIONING PANEL: REMOVAL (2008 LX570) .

(b) Check that the rear air conditioning function is normal.

OK:

Rear air conditioning function is normal.

OK