
(e) Tighten the O±ring fittings or the bolted type fittings to
the specified torque.
4. WHEN CONNECTING MANIFOLD GAUGE;
(a) Be sure to connect the charging hose end with a pin
to the compressor charging valve.
(b) The letter ºDº engraved near the compressor service
valve indicates the high pressure side, and ºSº indi-
cates the low pressure side. Pay careful attention
when connecting the hose.
(c) Tighten hose by hand.
(d) To prevent loosening of connected hose, do not apply
drops of compressor oil to the seat of connection.
HINT: After connecting the manifold gauge and the refrig±
erant container (service can), discharge any air in the
hoses.
5. WHEN EVACUATING;
Approx. 15 minutes after removal, check the system for
leaks, then take at least another 15 minutes to make sure
the air is fully removed.
6. WHEN HANDLING REFRIGERANT CONTAINER
(SERVICE CAN);
(a) Must never be heated.
(b) Must be kept below 4
°C (1 04°F).
(c) If warming service can with hot water, be careful that
the valve on top of the service can is never immersed
in the water, as the water may permeate into the refrig-
erant cycle.
(d) Empty service cans must never be re±used.
7. WHEN A/C IS ON AND REFRIGERANT GAS IS
BEING REPLENISHED;
(a) If there is not enough refrigerant gas in the refrigerant
cycle, oil lubrication becomes insufficient and com-
pressor burnout may occur, so take care to avoid this.
(b) If the valve on the high pressure side is opened, refrig-
erant flows in reverse and causes the service can to
rupture, so only open and close the vlave on the low
pressure side.
(c) If the service can is inverted and refrigerant is inserted
in a liquid state, the liquid is compressed and the com-
pressor brakes down, so the refrigerant must be in-
serted in a g¿¿seous state.
(d) Be careful not to insert too much refrigerant gas, as
this causes trouble such as inadequate cooling, poor
fuel economy, engine overheat, etc.
8. WHEN USING GAS±CYLINDER TYPE LEAK
DETECTION INSTRUMENT;
(a) As a naked flame is used, first make sure that there are
no flammable substances nearby before using it.
(b) Be careful, as poisonous gas is produced when
refrigerant gas comes in contact with heat parts.
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMGenera! InformationAC±3

A140E Automatic Transaxle (ECT)
WHAT IS THE ECT?
ECT means Electronic Controlled Transaxle. The hydraulic control system of the previous automatic
transaxle has been changed, the throttle and governor pressure have been replaced by electronic
signals and a micro computer has been used to give precise control of shift timing and lock±up tim-
ing.
FEATURES OF THE ECT
(a) The shift pattern can be chosen.
In the ECT ECU micro computer used in the A140E, two types of shift pattern, Power and Normal,
are recorded in the memory. By operating the pattern select switch, the driver can select the pre-
ferred shift pattern.
(b) Reduced fuel consumption and reduced shock during shifting is made possible.
Precise control of the shift timing by the ECT ECU, operation of the lock±up clutch from low speeds,
and decreased fuel consumption are made possible. Also, shock during Shifting is reduced.
(e) Self±Diagnostic System
When a malfunction occurs in the electronic control system, the driver is informed of this fact. Also,
there is a Self±Diagnostic System which displays the location of the malfunction when the service
connector is shorted.
(d) Fail±Safe System
A fail±Safe System is included so that, even if a malfunction occurs in the electronic control system,
the vehicle will be able to operate.
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
When the A140E (ECT) is compared with the A140L, the automatic transaxle body has the same
construction and operation, with the exception of the hydraulic control system, as the A140L.
The electronic control system, which controls the shift timing and lock±up timing, has been added.
1. Hydraulic Control System (Comparison with the A140L)
VALVE BODY ± Additions or changes to solenoid valve
In the A140E there are three solenoid valves, the No. 1, the No. 2 and the lock±up solenoid valves.
Shifting occurs according to whether the No. 1 and No. 2 solenoid valves are ON or OFF, and the
lock±up solenoid valve controls the lock±up clutch.
GOVERNOR VALVE ± Removed
With the A140E, the governor valve has been replaced with a speed sensor, so that instead of the
governor pressure, a speed sensor signal is sent to the ECT ECU.
SHIFT CONTROL IN ECT
1. The vehicle speed is sensed by the vehicle speed
sensor, which sends this data to the
ECU in the form of electrical signals.
2. The angle to which the throttle is open is sensed
by the throttle position sensor, which sends this
data to the ECU in the form of electrical signals.
3. The ECT computer determines the shift point on
the basis of these two signals and operates the
solenoid valves in the hydraulic control unit, thus
shifting the transmission.
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEDescription (A140L and A140E)AT±9

Replace fuse and check for short
Replace bulb
Check switch
Check switch
Check switch
Check relay
Repair a s necessary ºDOMEº fuse blown
Bulb burned out
Door courtesy switch faulty
Unlock warning switch faulty
Buckle switch faulty
Seat belt warning relay faulty
Wiring or ground faultyºGAUGEº fuse blown
Bulb burned out
Brake fluid level warning switch faulty
Parking brake switch faulty
Wiring or ground faultyReplace fuse and check for short
Replace bulb
Check switch
Check switch
Repair as necessary ºGAUGEº fuse blown
Water temperature gauge faulty
Water temperature sender gauge faulty
Wiring or ground faulty
ºGAUGEº fuse blown
Buibburned out
oil pressure warning switch faulty
Wiring or ground faultyºGAUGEº fuse blown
Bulb burned out
Fuel level warning switch faulty
Wiring or ground faulty
Replace fuse and check for short
Replace bulb
Check switch
±Repair as necessaryReplace fuse and check for short
Replace bulb
Check switch
Repair as necessary
Replace fuse and check for short
Replace bulb
Check switch
Repair as necessaryReplace fuse and check for short
Check gauge
Check sender gauge
Repair as necessaryReplace fuse .and check for short
Check gauge
Check sender gauge
Repair as necessary
COMBINATION METER
Troubleshooting
ºGAUGEº fuse blown
Bulb burned out
Door courtesy switch faulty
Wiring or ground faultyReplace fuse and check for short
Check tachometer
Repair as necessary
ºGAUGEº fuse blown
Fuel gauge faulty
Sender gauge faulty
Wiring or ground faultyºGAUGEº fuse blown
Tachometer faulty
Wiring faulty
Low oil pressure warning
light does not lightWater temperature
gauge does not
operate
Seat belt warning
does not operate
(Canada)Tachometer does not
operate
Brake warning light does
not lightFuel gauge does not
operate
Open door warning light
does not lightFuel level warning light
does not light
BE±40
BE±13
BE±41
BE±41BE±3
BE±38
BE±39BE±3
BE±36
BE±37 Possible cause
BE±3
BE±36
BE±40
BE±40 Problem
Remedy
BE±40BE±39BE±37Page
BE±3BE±3
BE±3
BE±3
BE±3
± BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCombination MeterBE±31

Light Control Rheostat
TAIL Fuse
IGN Fuse
Water Temperature Sender Gauge
Ground
Seat Beh Warning Relay
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch and Parking
Brake Switch
CHARGE Fuse
TCCS ECU
A.B.S. ECU
Cruise Control ECU and ECT ECU
Ground
Fuel Sender Gauge Terminal 3
Fuel Sender Gauge Terminal 2
GAUGE Fuse
DOME Fuse
Door Courtesy Switch
Low Oil Pressure Switch
Light Failure Sensor
Combination Meter and Gauges
(w/o Tachometer)
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 28
Ground
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 25
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 23 (USA)
HEAD±HI (RH) Fuse (CANADA)
A/T Oil Temperature Switch
COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT
Wiring Connector Side
No.
± BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCombination MeterBE±32

Light Control Rheostat
TAIL Fuse
IGN Fuse
Water Temperature Sender Gauge
Ground
Seat Belt Warning Relay
Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch and Parking
Brake Switch
CHARGE Fuse
TCCS ECU ,
A. B. S. ECU
Cruise Control ECU and ECT ECU
Ground
Fuel Sender Gauge Terminal 3
Fuel Sender Gauge Terminal 2
. GAUGE Fuse
DOME Fuse
Door Courtesy Switch
Low Oil Pressure Switch
Light Failure Sensor
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 28
Ground
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 25
Turn Signal Switch Terminal 23 (USA)
HEAD±HI (RH) Fuse (CANADA)
A/T Oil Temperature Switch
Igniter
Combination Meter and Gauges
(w/ Tachometer)
COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT
Wiring Connector Side
No.
± BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCombination MeterBE±33

Fuel Gauge
INSPECTION OF GAUGE
1. INSPECT RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the receiver
gauge needle moves to EMPTY.
(e) Connect the terminals 3 and 4 on the wire harness
side connector through a 3.4W test bulb, check that
the bulb lights and receiver gauge needle moves to-
wards the full side.
HINT: Because of the silicon oil in the gauge, it will take
a short time for the needle to stabilize.
If operation is not as specified, test the receiver gauge.
Tachometer
INSPECTION OF TACHOMETER
INSPECT TACHOMETER OPERATION (ON±VEHICLE)
(a) Connect a tune±up test tachometer, and start the en-
gine.
NOTICE:
wRemoving the connection of the tachometer will
damage the transistors and diodes inside.
wWhen removing or installing the tachometer, be
careful not to drop or subject it to heavy shocks.
(b) Compare the tester and tachometer indications.
If error is excessive, replace the tachometer.
Standard indication
(rpm)Allowable range
(rpm) DC 13.5 V 25°C (77°F)
± BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCombination MeterBE±36

Fuel Level Warning
INSPECTION OF LEVEL WARNING
1. INSPECT WARNING LIGHT OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Connect terminals 1 and 2 on the wire harness side-
connector.
(e) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the warning
light lights.
If the warning light does not light, test the bulb.
2. INSPECT WARNING SWITCH OPERATION
(a) Apply battery voltage to terminals 1 and 2 through a
3.4W test bulb, check that the bulb lights.
HINT: It will take a short time for the bulb to light.If resistance value is not as specified, replace the receiver
gauge.
3. INSPECT SENDER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Connect a series of three 1.5V dry cell batterys.
(b) Connect the positive (+) lead from the dry cell batter-
ys to terminal 3 through a 3.4W test bulb and the neg-
ative (±) lead to terminal 4.
(c) Check that the voltage rises between terminals 3 and
4 as the float is moved from the top to bottom posi-
tion. 2. MEASURE RECEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals.
(d) Measure the resistance between terminals 3 and 4
for each float position.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sender
gauge.
Between terminals
Resistance (W)
Resistance (W)
All±Trac/4WD Float position
mm (in.)
FWD
± BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCombination MeterBE±37

Water Temperature Gauge
INSPECTION OF GAUGE
1. INSPECT RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector from the sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the receiver
gauge needle moves to COOL.
(c) Ground the terminal on the wire harness side con-
nector through a 3.4W test bulb.
(d) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the bulb lights
and the receiver gauge needle moves to the hot side.
If operation is not as specified, measure the receiver
gauge resistance. (b) Submerge the switch in fuel, check that the bulb goes
out.
If operation is not as specified, replace the sender gauge.
2. MEASURE RECEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals.
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the re-
ceiver gauge.
Negative (±) lead
from ohmmeterResistance ()
Positive (+) lead
from ohmmeter Between terminals
± BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCombination MeterBE±38