2003 LEXUS LS430 Temperature sensor

Fig. 11: Inspecting Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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a. Measure the resistance between the terminals.

INSPECTION
1.CHECK EVAPORATOR AND HEATER RADIATOR FINS FOR FOREIGN MATTER
If foreign matter is attached to the fin, blow it off with compressed air.
2.CHECK FITTINGS FOR CRACKS OR SCRATCHES
a. Repair as necessary.
3.INSPECT EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT (See DTC B1413:
EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT )
4.INSPECT COOL AIR BYPASS DAMPER POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT (DRIVER SIDE) (See
DTC B1434: MAX COOL DAMPER POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT (DRIVER SIDE)
)
5.INSPECT COOL AIR BYPASS DAMPER CONTROL SERVOMOTOR CIRCUIT (DRIVER
SIDE) (See COOL AIR BYPASS DAMPER CONTROL SERVOMOTOR CIRCUIT (DRIVER
SIDE) )
6.INSPECT COOL AIR BYPASS DAMPER POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT (PASSENGER SIDE)
(See COOL AIR BYPASS DAMPER CONTROL SERVOMOTOR CIRCUIT (PASSENGER
SIDE) )
7.INSPECT COOL AIR BYPASS DAMPER CONTROL SERVOMOTOR CIRCUIT (PASSENGER
SIDE) (SEE COOL AIR BYPASS DAMPER CONTROL SERVOMOTOR CIRCUIT
(PASSENGER SIDE) )
8.INSPECT WATER VALVE CONTROL SERVOMOTOR CIRCUIT (See WATER VALVE
CONTROL SERVOMOTOR CIRCUIT )
9.INSPECT AIR VENT MODE DAMPER CONTROL SERVOMOTOR CIRCUIT (See AIR VENT
MODE DAMPER CONTROL SERVOMOTOR CIRCUIT )
10.INSPECT AIR MIX DAMPER CONTROL SERVOMOTOR CIRCUIT (See AIR MIX DAMPER
CONTROL SERVOMOTOR CIRCUIT )
OVERHAUL
HINT:
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
See COMPONENTS .
1.DISCONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY
2.EVACUATE REFRIGERANT HFC-134A (R134A) (See REPLACEMENT
)
3.DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR
HINT:
It is not necessar
y to drain out all coolant.

Fig. 52: Removing Evaporator Cover
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20.REMOVE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
21.REMOVE HEATER RADIATOR UNIT SUB-ASSY
a. Remove the screw and clamp.
b. Remove the 2 screws, 2 clamps and heater radiator pipes.
c. Remove the 2 O-rings from the heater radiator pipes.
d. Pull out the heater radiator unit sub-assy.