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12. Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to theparts:
(a) Do not open the cover or case of the ECU unless
absolutely necessary (If the IC terminals are touched, the
IC may be destroyed by static electricity.).
(b) To pull apart electrical connectors, pull on the connectoritself, not the wires (See page BE±2).
(c) Be careful not to drop electrical components, such as sensors or relays. It they are dropped on a hard floor,
they should be replaced and not reused.
(d) When checking continuity at the wire connector, insert the tester probe carefully to prevent terminals from
bending.
(e) To disconnect vacuum hoses, pull on the end, not the middle of the hose.
(f) When steam cleaning an engine, protect the distributor,
coil and air filter from water.
(g) Ne ve r use an imp a ct wre n ch to re mo ve or in sta ll temperature switches or temperature sensors.
(h) When using a vacuum gauge, never force the hose onto
a connector that is too large. Use a step±down adapter
instead. Once the hose has been stretched, it may leak.
13. Tag hoses before disconnecting them: (a) When disconnecting vacuum hoses, use tags to identify
how they should be reconnected.
(b) After completing a job, double check that the vacuum hoses are properly connected. A label under the hood
shows the proper layout.
14. Installation of wheels The wheel assemblies are of the uni±directional type and
must be rotated only between the front and rear as illustrated.
Wheels are marked with turning direction indicators.
When installing the wheels, check the marks carefully and
install the wheel correctly.
15. Bleeding of traction control system When repairing the brake master cylinder or TRAC system,
bleed the air out of the TRAC system (See page BR±7).
CAUTION: Since the fluid is under high pressure, it could
spray out with great force, so be careful.
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[3] SYMPTOM SIMULATION
The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when there are no problem symptoms occurring. In s\
uch cases, a
thorough customer problem analysis must be carried out, then simulate the same or similar conditions and envi-
ronment in which the problem occurred in the customer's vehicle. No matter now much experience a technician
has, or how skilled he may be, if he proceeds to troubleshoot without confir\
ming the problem symptoms he will
tend to overlook something important in the repair operation and make a wron\
g guess somewhere, which will
only lead to a standstill. For example, for a problem which only occurs when\
the engine is cold, or for a problem
which occurs due to vibration caused by the road during driving, etc., the pr\
oblem can never be determined so
long as the symptoms are confirmed with the engine hot condition or the \
vehicle at a standstill. Since vibration,
heat or water penetration (moisture) are likely causes for problems which are \
difficult to reproduce, the symptom
simulation tests introduced here are effective measures in that the external causes are applied to the vehicle
in a stopped condition.
Important Points in the Symptom Simulation Test
In the symptom simulation test, the problem symptoms should of course be co\
nfirmed, but the problem area
or parts must also be found out. To do this, narrow down the possible problem circuits according to the sym\
ptoms
before starting this test and connect a tester beforehand. After that, carry out the symptom simulation test, judg-
ing whether the circuit being tested is defective or normal and also confir\
ming the problem symptoms at the
same time. Refer to the matrix chart of problem symptoms for each system to \
narrow down the possible causes
of the symptom.
[1] VIBRATION METHOD: When vibration seems to be the major cause.
CONNECTORS
Slightly shake the connector vertically and horizon-
tally.
WIRE HARNESS
Slightly shake the wire harness vertically and horizontally.
The connector joint, fulcrum of the vibration, and body
through portion are the major areas to be checked thor-
oughly.
PARTS AND SENSORS
Apply slight vibration with a finger to the part of the
sensor considered to be the problem cause and
check if the malfunction occurs.
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[2] HEAT METHOD: When the problem seems to occur when the suspect area is heated.
Heat the component that is the likely cause of the malfunc-
tion with a hair dryer or similar object. Check to see if the
malfunction occurs.
NOTICE:
(1) Do not heat to more than 60°C (140 °F).
(Temperature limit that no damage is done to the
component).
(2) Do not apply heat directly to parts in the ECU.
[3] WATER SPRINKLING METHOD: When the malfunction seems to occur on a
rainy\
day or in a high±humidity condition.
Sprinkle w ater onto the vehicle and check to see if the mal-
function occurs.
NOTICE:
(1) Never sprinkle water directly into the engine compartment, but indirectly change the tempera-
ture and humidity by applying water spray onto
the radiator front surface.
(2) Never apply water directly onto the electronic components.
(Service hint)
If a vehicle is subject to water leakage, the leaked water
may contaminate the ECU. When testing a vehicle with a
water leakage problem, special caution must be used.
[4] OTHER: When the malfunction seems to occur when electrical load is excessive.
Turn on all electrical loads including the heater blower,
head lights, rear window defogger, etc. and check to see
if the malfunction occurs.
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1. CONTINUITY CHECK (OPEN CIRCUIT CHECK)(1) Disconnect the connectors at both ECU and sensor sides.
(2) Measure the resistance between the applicable terminalsof the connectors.
Resistance: 1
or less
HINT:
w Measure the resistance while lightly shaking the wire
harness vertically and horizontally.
w When tester probes are inserted into a connector, insert
the probes from the back. For waterproof connectors in
which the probes cannot be inserted from the back, be
careful not to bend the terminals when inserting the
tester probes.
2. RESISTANCE CHECK (SHORT CIRCUIT CHECK) (1) Disconnect the connectors at both ends.
(2) Measure the resistance between the applicable terminalsof the connectors and body ground. Be sure to carry out
this check on the connectors on both ends.
Resistance: 1 M
or higher
HINT: Measure the resistance while lightly shaking the wire
harness vertically and horizontally.
3. VISUAL CHECK AND CONTACT PRESSURE CHECK (a) Disconnect the connectors at both ends.
(b) Check for rust or foreign material, etc. on the terminalsof the connectors.
(c) Check crimped portions for looseness or damage and check if the terminals are secured in the lock position.
HINT: The terminals should not come out when pulled lightly.
(d) Prepare a test male terminal and insert it in the female
terminal, then pull it out.
HINT: When the test terminal is pulled out more easily than
others, there may be poor contact in that section.
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R±12 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM RETROFIT ± AC001±98 April 3, 1998
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A. Refrigerant handling
1. Do not handle refrigerant in an enclosed area or near an open flame.
2. Always wear eye protection.
3. Avoid getting liquid refrigerant in your eyes or on your skin.
4. Never heat a container with an open flame.
5. Keep containers below 104 °F.
6. When heating a refrigerant can with water, keep the valve above water.
7. Never reuse empty service cans.
B. Replacing parts 1. Plug off any open connections to prevent the entry of moisture and dust.
2. Do not remove plugs from Receiver ports until it is ready for installati\
on.
C. Tightening connecting parts
1. Apply a few drops of ND±Oil 8 compressor oil to O±ring fittings be\
fore tightening.
2. Avoid twisting refrigerant piping when installing R134a service fitting a\
dapters.
3. Tighten all fittings to specified torque.
D. Recharging with A/C ªonº
1. Never open the high side valve with the engine running.
2. Never run the A/C system when low on refrigerant as compressor damage ma\
yoccur.
3. Never charge the system with liquid refrigerant with the engine running.\
4. Be careful not to overcharge the system.
NOTE:
Oil removed during R±12 evacuation should not be used with an R134a Syst\
em.
A. Vehicle Inspection:
Ensure the integrity of the A/C system before proceeding with retrofit.
B. Recover R±12 using R±12 recovery/recycling/recharging equipment: Follow Lexus recommended procedure.
C. Install R134a service fitting adapters: 1. Remove valve cores from R±12 service fittings and discard.
2. Clean external threads of the R±12 service fittings.
3. Apply adhesive to threads (Loctite 262 or equivalent), screw on R134a \
adapterfittings, and tighten to 13 ft±lb.
NOTE:
Vehicles with more than 2 service fittings will require the installation \
of additional
adaptors. All service fittings must have R134a adaptors installed.
D. Replace piping and hose O±rings:
1. Disconnect discharge hose from compressor.
2. Remove and discard old O±rings.
3. Lubricate with ND±Oil 8 and install new O±rings.
4. Disconnect discharge hose from condenser.
5. Lubricate and install retrofit O±rings with ND±Oil 8.
6. Reconnect hoses and torque to specification. (Specifications can be fou\
nd in applicable manuals/guides.)
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wDo not perform repeat evacuation of system
5. USE CHARING CYLINDER TO CHARGE PROPER
AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT
To prevent excessive use of refrigerant due to overcharging,
use a charging cylinder to charge the proper amount of refrig-
erant.
Handling Precautions for Refrigerant
1. DO NOT HANDLE REFRIGERANT IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA OR NEAR AN OPEN FLAME
2. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
3. BE CAREFUL THAT LIQUID REFRIGERANT DOES NOT GET IN YOUR EYES OR ON YOUR SKIN
If liquid refrigerant gets in your eyes or on your skin:
(a) Wash the area with lots of cool water.
CAUTION: Do not rub your eyes or skin.
(b) Apply clean petroleum jelly to the skin.
(c) G o i m m e d i a t e l y t o a p h y s i c i a n o r h o s p i t a l f o rprofessional treatment.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to treat yourself.
Handling Precautions for Refrigerant
Container
1. NEVER HEAT CONTAINER OR EXPOSE IT TO NAKED FLAME
2. BE CAREFUL NOT TO DROP CONTAINER AND NOT TO APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCKS TO IT
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Air Flow Mode Control System
(When the AUTO Switch is ON)
(a) The desired temperature is set using the TEMP switch.
(b) From the input signals (room temperature sensor, ambient temperature sensor and solar sensor) and thetemperature setting, the air conditioner control ECU determines the air flow mode a\
nd outputs signals to
the mode servomotor and max cool servomotor.
(c) When it receives signals from the ECU, the servomotors open or close each of\
the dampers to change the air flow mode.
(When the AUTO Switch is OFF)
The ECU fixes the air flow mode in accordance with the Manual switch pos\
ition.
(When the Engine is Cold)
If the Mode is set on B/L or FOOT, the ECU forcedly changes the air vent to DEF if cold signals are input from
the water temperature sensor.
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DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART
If a malfunction code is displayed during the diagnostic code check (sens\
or check), check the circuit listed for
that code in the table below (Proceed to the page given for that circuit.)\
Code No.Diag. Code Detecting Condition
00 Normal
11 *1 Open or short in room temperature sensor circuit.
12 Open or short in ambient temperature sensor circuit.
13 Open or short in evaporator temperature sensor circuit.
14*2 Open or short in water temperature sensor circuit.
21*3 Open in solar sensor circuit.
21*3
 Short in solar sensor circuit.
22*4
 All conditions below are detected for 3 secs. or more.
 (a) Engine rpm : 450 rpm or more.
 (b) Ratio between engine and compressor rpm deviates 20% or more in c\
omparison to normal
operation.
23
 Open in pressure sensor circuit.
 Abnormal refrigerant pressure below 206 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm, 30 psi)
over 2,650 kPa (27 kgf/cm, 385 ps\
i)
31 Short to ground or power source circuit in Air Mix Damper position sens\
or circuit.
32 Short to ground or power source circuit in Air Inlet Damper position se\
nsor circuit.
33 Short to ground or power source circuit in Air Outlet Damper position s\
ensor circuit.
41 Air mix damper position sensor value does not change even if ECU operat\
es air mix servomotor.
42 Air inlet damper position sensor value does not change even if ECU oper\
ates air inlet servomotor.
43 Air outlet damper position sensor value does not change even if ECU ope\
rates air outlet
servomotor.
HINT: *1 If the room temp. is approx. ±20 °C (±4 °F) or lower, code 11 may be output even though the system
is normal.
*2 If the ambient temperature is approx. ±50 °C (±58 °F) or lower, a malfunction code may be output
even though the system is normal.
*3 If the check is being performed in a dark place, diagnostic code 21 (so\
lar sensor circuit abnormal) could be displayed.
In this case, perform diagnostic code check again while shining a light,\
such as an inspection light,
on the solar sensor.
If code 21 is still displayed, there could be trouble in the solar senso\
r circuit
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