Air Conditioning Compressor LEXUS LS430 2003 Factory Repair Manual
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Fig. 6: Air Conditioning System Diagram (2 Of 2)
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1.GENERAL 
a. The air conditioning system has the following features: 
In compliance with the temperature set at the temperature control switch, the neural network 
control calculates the outlet temperature based on the input signals from various sensors. In 
addition, corrections in accordance with the signals from the evaporative temperature sensor 
and the water temperature sensor are added to control the outlet air temperature.  
Controls the front and rear blower motors in accordance with the airflow volume that has 
been calculated by the neural network control based on the input signals from various 
sensors.  
Automatically switches the outlets in accordance with the outlet mode ratio that has been 
calculated by the neural network control based on the input signals from various sensors.  
Automatically controls the air inlet control damper in accordance with the airflow volume 
that has been calculated by the neural network control.  
Turns the compressor on/off and controls the discharge capacity based on the signals from 
various sensors.  
Based on the signals from the ambient temperature sensor, this control calculates the outside 
temperature, which is then corrected in the air conditioner ECU, and shown in the multi-
information display in the combination meter.  
Switched the rear defogger and outside rear view mirror heaters on for 15 minutes when the 
rear defogger switch is switched on. Switched them off if the switch is pressed while they are 
operating.  
Controls the orientation and the angle of the front center register based on the input signals 
from various sensors and on the outlet mode.  
Determines whether the clean air filter (for the front A/C) is clogged by monitoring the air 
inlets, and airflow volume.  
The A/C amplifier automatically controls the air inlets based on the signals from the smog 
ventilation sensor.  
Improves the air quality by linking the air inlet control damper and the blower motor (for the 
rear A/C and air purifier), based on the signals from the exhaust gas sensor and the smoke 
sensor.  
Checks the sensors in accordance with operation of the air conditioner switches.  
2.MODEL POSITION AND DAMPER OPERATION 
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Fig. 22: Identifying Air Conditioning Amplifier Connector Front View 
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AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS 
ItemTest Details / Display (Range)Diagnostic Note
ACTUATOR CHECKActuator check / OFF, ON-
Symbols 
(Terminal No.)Wiring 
colorTerminal DescriptionConditionSpecification
GND - Body 
ground (A11-1 - 
Body ground)W-B - 
Body 
groundGround for main power 
supplyAlwaysBelow 1.0 
ohms
MPX+ (A11-2)GR-BMultiplex communication 
systemMultiplex communication circuit-
ACC - GND 
(A11-3 - A11-1)GR - W-
BPower source (ACC)Turn ignition switch to ACC.10 to 14 V
MPX- (A11-4)GR-BMultiplex communication 
systemMultiplex communication circuit-
BLW - GND 
(A11-5 - A11-1)LG-B - 
W-BBlower motor speed 
control voltageBlower fan speed OFF --> M2 --> 
HIPulse 
generation
SOL+ - SOL- 
(A11-6 - A11-7)P - Y-BCompressor operation 
signalA/C magnetic clutch to ON.Pulse 
generation
RDFGR - GND 
(A11-8 - A11-1)W - W-BRear defogger operation 
voltageIgnition switch ON. Rear 
defogger switch to OFF.10 to 14 V
RDFGR - GND 
(A11-8 - A11-1)W - W-BRear defogger operation 
voltageIgnition switch ON. Rear 
defogger switch to ON.Below 1.0 V
IG - GND (A11-9 
- A11-1)LG-R - 
W-BPower source (IG)Ignition switch ON.10 to 14 V 
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1.STEP MOTORS INITIALIZING FUNCTION 
STEP motor initializing procedure (Automatic initializing) 
1. When the battery is reconnected and the ignition switch is turned to the ON position for the first 
time, the initializing function of the STEP motors is activated. In this case, the "FRONT DEF" 
indicator blinks. 
SET TEMP SHIFT 
(Set Temperature 
Shift)
NORMALTo control with the shifted temperature 
against the display temperature.+2C/+1C/ NORMAL -
1C / -2C
AIR INLET MODE 
(Air Inlet Mode)AUTO
In case of turning the A/C ON when you 
desire to make the compartment cool down 
quickly, this is the function to change the 
mode automatically to RECIRCULATED 
mode.
MANUAL / AUTO
COMPRESSOR 
MODE (Compressor 
Mode)
AUTO
Function to turn the A/C ON automatically 
by pressing the AUTO button when the 
blower is ON and the A/C is OFF.
MANUAL / AUTO
COMPRS/DEF OPER 
(Compressor/Air Inlet 
DEF Operation)
LINK
Function to turn the A/C ON automatically 
linking with the FRONT DEF button when 
A/C is OFF.
NORMAL / LINK
MOTOR INITIALIZ 
(STEP Motor 
Initializing (IG/off))
OFFFunction to initialize the STEP motor after 
the ignition switch is OFF.ON / OFF
EVAP CTRL 
(External Variable 
Control OFF)
AUTO
Function to set the evaporator control to the 
AUTOMATIC position (AUTO) to save 
power or to the coldest position 
(MANUAL) to dehumidify the air and to 
prevent the windows from fogging up.
MANUAL / AUTO
GAS SENS SHIFT 
(Shift Emission Gas 
Sensor Sensitivity)
NORMALFunction to change the sensitivity of the 
exhaust gas sensor.
MU MORE /MORE / LI 
MORE / NORMAL / LI 
LESS / LESS / MU 
LESS
AUTO MODE 
(Cancel Auto Mode)AUTOFunction to swing the vent vans 
automatically when A/C is ON.MANUAL / AUTO
BUTTON PRS BUS 
(Cancel Operating 
Switch Sound)
ONFunction to sound a buzzer when a button 
is pressed.OFF / ON
FILTER SENS (Shift 
Filter Clog Sensitivity)NORMALFunction to change the sensitivity of the air 
conditioning filter choking sensor.LESS / NORMAL / 
MORE
FOOT AIR LEAK 
(Cancel Air Outlet 
Foot II)
ONFunction to cut off the airstream felt 
underfoot while the vehicle is moving.OFF / ON 
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR  
OK: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (SEE REPLACEMENT
 )  
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, the compressor does not compress refrigerant. 
Fig. 75: DTC Detection Item Trouble Area Chart
 
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WIRING DIAGRAM  
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (SEE REPLACEMENT )  
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION 
In this circuit, the compressor assembly receives a signal on refrigerant compression required by the air 
conditioning amplifier. Based on the signal, the compressor assembly changes the degree of refrigerant 
compression. 
Fig. 116: DTC Detection Item Trouble Area Chart
 
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WIRING DIAGRAM 
Fig. 117: Compressor Solenoid Circuit
  
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Fig. 118: Inspecting Air Conditioning Amplifier (SOL+ - SOL-) 
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B: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
C: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (SEE REPLACEMENT )  
A: Go to next step  
2.INSPECT COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSY (AIR CONDITIONER SOLENOID) 
a. Disconnect the cooler compressor assy connector.  
b. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.  
Standard:  
COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSY (AIR CONDITIONER SOLENOID) RESISTANCE 
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
1 - 2at 20°C (68°F)10 to 11 ohms 
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Fig. 119: Inspecting Cooler Compressor Assy (Air Conditioner Solenoid) 
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NG: REPLACE COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSY  
OK: Go to next step  
3.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER - COOLER 
COMPRESSOR ASSY) (SEE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE
 ) 
a. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.  
Standard:  
AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER - COOLER COMPRESSOR ASSY RESISTANCE 
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
A11-6 (SOL+) - C23-2AlwaysBelow 1 ohms
A11-7 (SOL-) - C23-1AlwaysBelow 1 ohms
A11-6 (SOL+) - Body groundAlways10 kohms or higher
A11-6 (SOL-) - Body groundAlways10 kohms or higher 
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Fig. 120: Checking Harness And Connector (Air Conditioning Amplifier - Cooler Compressor 
Assy)  
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Fig. 58: Removing Air Outlet Servomotor 
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26.REMOVE WIRING AIR CONDITIONING HARNESS SUB-ASSY  
27.INSTALL COOLER EXPANSION VALVE 
a. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to 4 new O-rings and fitting surface of the cooler expansion 
valve. 
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent  
b. Install the 4 O-rings to the cooler expansion valve.  
c. Using a hexagon wrench 5 mm (0.20 in.), install the cooler expansion valve with the 2 hexagon 
bolts. 
Torque: 4.1 N.m (42 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf) 
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Fig. 128: Removing Rear Cooling Unit Expansion Valve 
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36.INSTALL REAR COOLING UNIT EXPANSION VALVE 
a. Sufficiently apply compressor oil to 4 new O-rings and fitting surface of the cooler expansion 
valve. 
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent  
b. Install the 4 O-rings on the rear cooling unit expansion valve.  
c. Using a hexagon wrench 5 mm (0.20 in.), install the rear cooling unit expansion valve, air 
conditioning tube assy with the 2 hexagon bolts. 
Torque: 3.5 N.m (36 kgf.cm, 31 in.lbf)