AC002-00
August 11, 2000
Title:
A/C CONDENSER FAN RELAY CORROSION
Models:
’98 – ’00 LX470
Introduction
Some 1998 – 2000 model year LX470 vehicles may have a condition in which the A/C condenser fan continues to run after the ignition is turned off due to corrosion in the relay connector. A repair kit (P/N 88840-60070) consisting of a new relay and sealant has been made available to correct this concern.
Applicable Vehicles
1998 – 2000 model year LX470 vehicles built before the VIN listed below.
Production Change Information
| MODEL | ENDING VIN | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 – 2000 MY LX470 | JT6HT00W#Y0114880 |
Parts Information
| CURRENT PART NUMBER | PART NAME | QTY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88840-60070 | Air Conditioner Accessory Assembly (Condenser Fan Relay & Sealant Tape) | 1 | |||||
Warranty Information
| OP CODE | DESCRIPTION | TIME | OPN | T1 | T2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC0002 | Assembly Installation | 0.4 | 88630-60090 (Cooling Fan Relay) | 82 | 17 | ||
| Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Lexus Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 48,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in–service date. |
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer’s specific complaint.
Repair Procedure
- Remove A/C Condenser Fan Relay.
A. Disconnect the connector.
B. Remove the two relay bracket retaining bolts.
C. Remove the relay from the bracket.
- Connect the New Relay to the Wire Harness.
If necessary, replace the engine wire harness.
- Wrap the Connector & Wire Harness With The Sealant Tape As Shown.
- Press the Sealant Tape From All Sides To Ensure Good Contact.
| NOTE:
Ensure that there is no gap between the relay and the sealant tape. |
- Reinstall the Relay to the Bracket.
- Reinstall the A/C Condenser Relay Retaining Bracket and Torque the Retaining Bolts to: 5.0 N m (55 kgf cm, 48 in lbf)
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- User Manual available for download under Product Information Details
- Waterproof construction & heavy duty 12AWG wires for the main contact.
- Bosch style 5-Pin SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) Relay.
- 12VDC (14V Max) and 40A/30A High Switching Capability.
- Wire Specifications: Black - Ground (85), Red - VDC (30), White - Trigger (86), Yellow - Output N/C (87a), and Blue - Output N/O (87).
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