RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Compressor Clutch: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/C - Warm Air From Vents With A/C ON/DTC B1479
T-SB-0388-09
November 25, 2009
Warm Air from HVAC Vents with A/C ON - DTC B1479 (Automatic Climate Control)
Service Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Heating/Air Conditioning
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some RAV4 vehicles with Automatic Air Conditioning Systems may exhibit a condition where the HVAC system intermittently blows warm air from the
vents with the A/C on.
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1479 (Flow Sensor Circuit) may be stored in the A/C system as either a Current or History DTC. A malfunctioning
A/C compressor flow sensor may cause this condition.
Follow the procedure in this TSB to determine if this service bulletin is applicable and to repair the vehicle.
Production Change Information
This TSB applies to the following RAV4 vehicles with Automatic Air Conditioning and 2AR-FE engines:
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All 2009 TMMC built RAV4.
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All 2009 Tahara and Shokki built RAV4 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
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All 2010 TMMC built RAV4 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
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