
7. When necessary, use a sealer on gaskets to prevent
leaks.
8. Carefully observe all specifications for bolt tighten-
ing torques. Always use a torque wrench.
9. Use of special service tools (SST) and special ser-
vice materials (SSM) may be required, depending on
the nature of the repair. Be sure to use SST and SSM
where specified and follow the proper work proce-
dure. A list of SST and SSM can be found at the back
of this manual.
10. When replacing fuses, be sure the new fuse has the
correct amperage rating. DO NOT exceed the fuse
amp rating or use one of a lower rating.
11. Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting
the vehicle. Be sure to lift and support the vehicle at
the proper locations.
(a) If the vehicle is to be jacked up only at the front or
rear end, be sure to block the wheels in order to
ensure safety.
(b) After the vehicle is jacked up, be sure to support it
on stands. It is extremely dangerous to do any
work on the vehicle raised on jack alone, even for a
small job that can be finished quickly.
- INTRODUCTIONGeneral Repair InstructionsIN-5

Blower does not, operate
(a) GAUGE fuse blown
(b) FL blown
(c) Circuit breaker faulty
(d) HEATER relay faulty
(e) HEATER fuse blown
(f) Blower motor faulty
(g) Blower resistor faulty
(h) Blower switch faulty
(i) Wiring or ground faulty
Magnetic clutch does not engage
(a) FL (30A CDS) blown
(b) Magnetic clutch relay faulty
(c) Magnetic clutch faulty
(d) A/C fuse faulty
(e) A/C switch faulty
(f) Thermistor faulty
(g) A/C amplifier faulty
(h) Revolution detecting sensor faulty
(i) Pressure switch faulty
(j) Wiring or ground faulty
(k) Refrigerant empty
Compressor does not rotate properly
(a) Drive belt loose or broken
(b) Compressor faulty
Expansion valve faulty
Leak i n systemReplace FL and check for short
Check relay
Check magnetic clutch
Replace fuse and check for short
Check switch
Check thermistor
Check amplifier
Check sensor
Check switch
Repair as necessary
Check refrigerant pressure Replace fuse and check for short
Replace FL and check for short
Check circuit breaker
Check relay .
Replace fuse and check for short
Check blower motor
Check blower resistor
Check blower switch
Repair as necessary
Magnetic clutch slipping
Expansion valve faulty
Excessive moisture in the system
Revolution detecting sensor faulty
A/C amplifier faulty
Wiring connection faulty
Condenser clogged
Drive belt slipping
Compressor faulty
Insufficient or too much refrigerant
Air i n systemCheck magnetic clutch
Check expansion valve
Evacuate and charge system
Check sensor
Check amplifier
Repair as necessary
Check condenser
Check or replace drive belt
Check compressor
Check refrigerant volume
Evacuate and charge systemAC±4 to 11
AC±37
AC±23
AC±4 to 11
AC±44
AC±43
AC±45 to 47
AC±24
AC±36
AC±4 to 11
AC±18, 22
Ajust or replace drive belt
Check compressor
Check expansion valve
Test system for leaks
TROUBLESHOOTING
AC±4 to 11
AC±4 to 11
AC±4 to 11
BE±73
AC±4 to 11
Cool air comes out
only at high speedAC±24
AC±45 to 47
AC±4 to 11 Coo! air comes
out intermittently
BE±73
BE±72, 74
AC±4 to 11
AC±33
AC±21
AC±23
AC±22 AC±21
AC±23
AC±39
AC±42
* FL: Fusible LinkPossible cause
AC±23
AC±39 No coolingRemedy Problem
Page
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMTroubleshootingAC±16

HINT:
wºNew beltº refer to a belt which has been used less
than
5 minutes on a running engine.
wºUsed beltº refer to a belt which has been used on a
running engine for 5 minutes or more.
wAfter installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly
i n the ribbed grooves.
4. START ENGINE
5. TURN ON A/C SWITCH
Check that the A/C operates at each position of the blower
switch.
6. CHECK MAGNETIC CLUTCH OPERATION
If magnetic clutch does not engage, check the A/C fuse.
7. CHECK THAT IDLE INCREASES
When the magnetic clutch engages, engine revolution
should increase.
Standard idle±up rpm:
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK CONDENSER FINS FOR BLOCKAGE OR
DAMAGE
If the fins are clogged, clean them with pressurized water.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the fins.
2. MAKE SURE THAT DRIVE BELT IS INSTALLED
CORRECTLY
Check that the drive belt tits properly in the ribbed
grooves.
3. CHECK DRIVE BELT TENSION
Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG±20 (95506±00020) or
Borroughs No. BT±33±73F
Drive belt tension
Standard idle±up rpm:Used Belt New Belt
Engine
Engine2¿¿±FE
2VZ±FE
3S±FE3S±FE
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMOn±vehicle InspectionAC±21

Diagnosis System (A140E)
DESCRIPTION
1. A self±diagnosis function is built into the electrical control system.
Warning is indicated by the overdrive OFF indicator.
HINT: Warning and diagnostic codes can be read only when
the overdrive switch is ON. If OFF, the overdrive OFF
indicator is lit continuously and will not blink.
(a) If a malfunction occurs within the speed sensors (No.
1 or 2) or solenoids (No. 1 or 2), the overdrive OFF
light will blink to. warn the driver. .
However, there will be no warning of a malfunction with
lock±up solenoid.
(b) The diagnostic code can be read by the number of blinks of
the overdrive OFF indicator when terminals
Tt and E1 are short±circuited. (See page AT±17)
tc) The throttle position sensor or brake signal are not indi-
cated, but inspection can be made by checking the voltage at
terminal Tt of the check connector (diagnosis).
(d) The signals to each gear can be checked by measuring the
voltage at terminal Tt of the check connector while driving.
2. The diagnostic (malfunction) code is retained in memory by the
CPU and due to back±up voltage, is not canceled out when the
engine is turned off. Consequently, after repair, it is necessary
to turn the ignition switch off and remove the fuse EFI (15A) or
disconnect the ECT computer connector to cancel out the diag-
nostic (malfunction)
code. (See page AT±18)
HINT:
wLow battery voltage will cause faulty operation of the diag-
nosis system. Therefore, always check the battery first.
w Use a voltmeter and ohmmeter that have an impedance
of at least 10 k 11 IV.
CHECK O/D OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. The O/D OFF light will come on when the O/D switch is
placed at OFF.
3. When the O/D switch is set to ON, the O/D OFF light
should go out.
If the O/D OFF light flashes when the O/D switch is set
to ON, the electronic control system is faulty.
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLETroubleshooting (Diagnosis System) (A140E)AT±16

CANCEL OUT DIAGNOSTIC CODE
1. After repair of the trouble area, the diagnostic code
retained in memory by the ECT ECU must be canceled by
removing the fuse EFI (15A) for 10 seconds or more, de-
pending on ambient temperature (the lower the tempera-
ture, the longer the fuse must be left out) with the ignition
switch OFF.
HINT:
wCancellation can be also done by removing the battery
negative (±) terminal, but in this case other memory sys-
tems (TCCS diagnosis memory, etc.) will be also can-
celed out.
wThe diagnostic code can be also canceled out by discon-
necting the ECT ECU connector.
wIf the diagnostic code is not canceled out, it will be
retained by the ECT ECU and appear along with a new
code in event of future trouble.
2. After cancellation, perform a road test to confirm that a
ºnormal codeº is now read on the O/D OFF indicator. HINT: If codes 62, 63 or 64 appear, there is an
electrical malfunction in the solenoid.
Causes due to ±mechanical failure, such as a
stuck valve, will not appear.
Defective No. 1 speed sensor (in combination meter) ±
severed wire harness or short circuit
Severed lock±up solenoid or short circuit ±
severed wire harness or short circuit Defective No. 2 speed sensor (in ATM) ±
severed wire harness or short circuit
Severed No. 2 solenoid or short circuit ±
severed wire harness or short circuitSevered No. 1 solenoid or short circuit ±
severed wire harness or short circuit
DIAGNOSTIC CODES
Diagnosis System
Light Pattern Code No.
Normal
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLETroubleshooting (Diagnosis System) (A140E)AT±18

Diagnosis System
DESCRIPTION
1. A self±diagnosis function is. built into the electrical control
system. Warning is indicated by the overdrive OFF indicator.
HINT: Warning and diagnostic codes can be read only when
the overdrive switch is ON. If OFF, the overdrive OFF
indicator is lit continuously and will not blink.
(a) If a malfunction occurs within the speed sensors or sole-
noids, the overdrive OFF light will blink to warn the driver.
However, there will be no warning of a malfunction with
lock±up solenoid.
W The diagnostic code can be read by the number of
blinks of the overdrive OFF indicator when terminals
Tt and E1 are short±circuited. (See page AT± 191)
(c) The throttle position sensor or brake signal are not indicated,
but inspection can be made by checking the voltage at ter-
minal Tt of the check connector.
(d) The signals to each gear can be checked by measuring the
voltage at terminal Tt of the check connector while driving.
2. The diagnostic (malfunction) code is retained in memory by the
ECU and due to back±up voltage, is not canceled out when the
engine is turned off. Consequently, after repair, it is necessary
to turn the ignition switch off and remove the fuse EFI (15A)
(A540E) or DOME (20A)
(A540H) or disconnect the Engine and ECT ECU (A540E)
or ECT ECU (A540H) connector to cancel out the diagnostic
(malfunction) code. (See page AT±192)
HINT:
wLow battery voltage will cause faulty operation of the diag-
nosis system. Therefore, always check the battery first.
wUse a voltmeter and ohmmeter that have an impedance of
at least 10 k
/V.
CHECK O/D OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. The O/D OFF light will come on when the O/D switch
placed at OFF.
3. When the O/D switch is set to ON, the O/D OFF light should go
out.
If the O/D OFF light flashes when the O/D switch is set to
ON, the electronic control system is faulty.
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLETroubleshooting (Diagnosis System) (A540E and A540H)AT±190

CANCEL OUT DIAGNOSTIC CODE
1. After repair of the trouble area, the diagnostic code
retained in memory by the Engine and ECT ECU (A540E)
or ECT ECU (A540H) must be canceled by removing the fuse EFI
(15A) (A540E) or DOME (20A) (A540H) for 10
seconds or more, depending on ambient temperature (the
lower the temperature, the longer the fuse must be left
out with the ignition switch OFF.
wHINT:Cancellation can be also done by removing the battery
negative (±) terminal, but in this case other memory systems
(engine control system diagnosis memory,
clock. ETR, etc.) will also be canceled out
wThe diagnostic code can be also canceled out by disconnect-
ing the Engine and ECT ECU (A540E) or ECT
ECU (A540H) connector.
wIf the diagnostic code is not canceled out, it will be retained
by the Engine and ECT ECU (A540E) or ECT
ECU (A540H) and appear along with a new code in
event of future trouble.
2. After cancellation, perform a road test to confirm that a
ºnormal codeº is now read on the O/D OFF indicator.
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLETroubleshooting (Diagnosis System) (A540E and A540H)AT±193

RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER
1. REMOVE CIRCUIT BREAKER
(a) Disconnect the negative (±) cable from the battery.
(b) Remove the circuit breaker.
2. RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER
(a) Insert the needle into the reset hole and push it.
3. INSTALL CIRCUIT BREAKER
(a) Install the circuit breaker.
(b) Connect the negative (±) cable to the battery.
HINT: If a circuit breaker continues to cut out, a short circuit
is indicated. Have the system checked by a qualified tec
nician.
REPLACEMENT OF FUSE AND
FUSIBLE LINK
HINT: If replacing the fuse or fusible link, be sure to
replace it with a fuse or fusible link with an equal amperage
rating.(b) Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity be-
tween both terminals of the circuit breaker.
If continuity is not as specified, replace the circuit breaker.
HINT: If replacing the circuit breaker, be sure to replace
it with a breaker with an equal amperage, rating.
± BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMGeneral InformationBE±3