What causes B1479 on a Toyota?

Failed refrigerant flow sensor Open or short in the flow sensor circuit Loose or corroded compressor connector Damaged sensor harness Low refrigerant charge

How do I fix B1479 on a Toyota?

Confirm the code and read A/C data Check the refrigerant charge Inspect and reseat the compressor flow sensor connector Test the flow sensor circuit and signal Replace the compressor or sensor only after tests fail

B1479 Refrigerant flow sensor circuit fault. The A/C amplifier reads an abnormal refrigerant flow signal from the compressor

Q: What does B1479 mean on a Toyota?

B1479. Refrigerant flow sensor circuit fault. The A/C amplifier reads an abnormal refrigerant flow signal from the compressor. Applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.

Category: Body
Severity: Body Warning Light
Applies to: Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code

What does B1479 mean on a Toyota?

B1479. Refrigerant flow sensor circuit fault. The A/C amplifier reads an abnormal refrigerant flow signal from the compressor. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.

Common causes of B1479

Failed refrigerant flow sensor
Open or short in the flow sensor circuit
Loose or corroded compressor connector
Damaged sensor harness
Low refrigerant charge

How to fix B1479

Confirm the code and read A/C data
Check the refrigerant charge
Inspect and reseat the compressor flow sensor connector
Test the flow sensor circuit and signal
Replace the compressor or sensor only after tests fail