B1497 A/C bus communication fault
What does B1497 mean on a Toyota?
B1497. A/C bus communication fault. The A/C amplifier loses communication with one or more damper servos on the air conditioning harness. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.
Common causes of B1497
- Open or short in the air conditioning bus circuit
- Loose or corroded servo connector
- Damaged air conditioning harness
- Failed damper servomotor
- Failed A/C amplifier assembly
How to fix B1497
- Confirm the code and run the A/C servo check
- Inspect and reseat each servo connector
- Test the air conditioning bus circuit for opens and shorts
- Check each servo for a short that pulls the bus down
- Replace the failed part only after tests fail