1991 LEXUS SC300 water temperature sensor

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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INTRODUCTION General Repair Instructions
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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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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DescriptionAC±11
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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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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Troubleshooting
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Diag. Code 14Water Temperature Sensor Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This sensor detects the coolant temperature and sends the appropriate signal\
s to the air conditioner
control assembly. These signals are used for warm up control when the engine is cold.
Code No.Diag. Code Detecting ConditionTrouble area
14
Open or short in water temperature sensor
circuit.
Water temperature sensor.

Harness or connector between water
temperature sensor and A/C control as-
sembly.

A/C control assembly.
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
Check voltage between terminals TW and
SG air conditioner control assembly con-
nector.
Check water temperature sensor.
Check harness and connector between air
conditioner control assembly and water tem-
perature sensor.(See page IN-27).
Check and replace air conditioner control
assembly. Proceed to next circuit inspection
shown on matrix chart (See page
AC-36
). However, when Diag. code
14 is displayed, check and replace
air conditioner control assembly.
Replace water temperature
sensor.
Repair or replace harness or
connector.
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Check voltage between terminals TW and SG of air conditioner control
assembly connector.
(1) Remove console upper panel. (See page BO±111 )
(2) Remove A/C Control Assembly with connectors
still connected.
(3) Turn ignition switch ON.
Measure voltage between terminals TW and SG of air
conditioner control assembly connector at each tem-
perature.
Voltage
at 0°C (32°F) : 2.8~3.2 V
at 40°C (104°F) : 1.8~2.2 V
at 70°C (158°F) : 0.9~1.3 V
In addition, as the temperature increases, the
voltage decreases gradually.
Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on
matrix chart (See page AC-36).However,
when Diag. code 14 is displayed, check and
repair air conditioner control assembly.
Check water temperature sensor.
(1) Remove heater unit.
(2) Remove water temperature sensor.
Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of
water temperature sensor connector at each temper-
ature.
Resistance
at 0°C (32°F) : 16.5~17.5 k

at 40°C (104°F) : 2.4~2.8 k

at 70°C (158°F) : 0.7~1.0 k

In addition, as the temperature increases, the
voltage decreases gradually.
Replace water temperature sensor.
Check for open and short in harness and connector between air conditioner
control assembly and water temperature sensor (See page IN-27).
Repair or replace harness or connector.
Check and replace air conditioner control
assembly.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM TroubleshootingAC±51
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WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR
REMOVAL OF WATER TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
1. REMOVE A/C UNITSee page AC±107
2. REMOVE SENSOR After taking off the clamp, take out the sensor.
INSPECTION OF WATER TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
See page AC±51
INSTALLATION OF WATER
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. INSTALL SENSOR TO A/C UNIT
Install the sensor with the clamp.
2. INSTALL A/C UNIT See page AC±108
PRESSURE SWITCH
INSPECTION OF PRESSURE SWITCH
See page AC±57
REMOVAL OF PRESSURE SWITCH
1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT IN REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
See page AC±16
2. REMOVE PRESSURE SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the pressure switch from the liquid tube. HINT: Lock the switch mount on the tube with an open end
wrench, being careful not to deform the tube, and remove the
switch.
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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Water Temperature Sensor, Pressure Switch
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DESCRIPTION
The combination meter has various meters and gauges which show the vehicle'\
s condition, warning lights which
monitor abnormalities in the vehicle and inform the driver, indicator lights which inform the driver of the condition
of each part of vehicle, and a function for illumination and brightness ad\
justment of meters and gauges.
The component parts of this system and their functions are described in \
the following table.
Parts NameFunction
SpeedometerThe speedometer needle moves in accordance with signals from the speed s\
ensor to
indicate the vehicle's speed.
TachometerThe tachometer needle moves in accordance with signals from the igniter \
to indicate the
engine's speed.
Water Temperatrue
GaugeThe water temperature gauge's needle moves in accordance with signals from the send-
er gauge and indicates the temperature of the engine coolant.
Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge needle moves in accordance with signals from the sender g\
auge, indicat-
ing the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
OdometerThe odometer counts the total distance traveled by the vehicle in accord\
ance with pulse
signals from the speed sensor.
Twin Trip Switch
The twin trip meter counts the distance traveled by the vehicle in accor\
dance with pulse
signals from the speed sensor. It can be reset using a switch and can be used to switch
between trip meters A and B.
Circuit Plate
This plate contains the circuitry for each meter and gauge and for each \
warning light and
indicator light, as well as an internal engine oil level warning drive c\
ircuit, drive circuits for
the odometer and trip meter and brightness adjustment circuitry for each\
indicator.
Speed SensorMounted in the transmission, this sensor outputs pulse signals to the co\
mbination meter
in accordance with the speed of the output shaft.
Twin Trip SwitchOperation of this switch switches between the A and B trip meters and se\
nds reset sig-
nals to the combination meter.
Water
Temperature Sender
GaugeThis sender converts engine coolant temperatures to a resistance value i\
n signal form to
the combination meter.
Fuel Sender GaugeThis sender converts the level of fuel remaining in fuel tank to resista\
nce value and
sends the resistance value in signal form to combination meter.
Rheostat Light
Control VolumeIn order to adjust the degree of illumination of the combination meter, the resistance val-
ue of the built±in variable resistor is sent to the combination meter\
and rheostat light
control.
Fuel Level Warning
SwitchWhen the level of fuel remaining falls below a predetermined level, cont\
inuity is estab-
lished with this switch, which is built into the fuel sender gauge, caus\
ing a warning light
to light up.
Low Oil Pressure
Warning SwitchThis switch is mounted on the engine block. Continuity is established in\
this switch when
the oil pressure is low, causing a warning light to light up.
Integration Relay (Seat
Belt Warning Relay)
This relay receives current from fuse GAUGE and DOME and is connected to\
each
buckle switch, door courtesy switch, key unlock warning switch and warni\
ng light. As
part of the seat belt warning system, it sounds a chime and lights a war\
ning light when
seat belts are unfastened. As part of the key unlock warning system, it \
sounds a chime
when the set conditions are fulfilled.
Light Failure SensorThis sensor senses when a bulb in rear combination light is burnt out an\
d lights up a
warning light.
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BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Combination Meter
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE DATA
ThermostatValve opening temperature80±845C176±183 5F
Valve liftat 95 5C (203 5F) 10 mm0.39 in.
Radiator capRelief valve opening pressureSTD74±103 kPa
(0.75±1.05 kgf/cm, 10.7±14.9 psi)
Limit 59 kPa 0.6 kgf/cm 8.5 psi
On±vehicle
itifh
Oil pressure1,177±2,452 kPa
inspection for hy-
draulic cooling(12±25 kgf/cm, 171±356 psi)draulic cooling
fan
fan
Hydraulic pumpSpool valve45.8 mm1.803 in.
Rotor side clearanceSTD Drive rotor 0.02 mm0.0008 in.
Driven rotor 0.03 mm0.0012 in.
Limit Drive rotor 0.03 mm0.0012 in.
Driven rotor 0.04 mm0.0016 in.
Rotor body clearanceSTD 0.05±0.09 mm0.0020±0.0035 in.
Limit 0.10 mm0.0039 in.
Rotor tip clearanceSTD 0.02 mm0.0008 in.
Limit 0.03 mm0.0012 in.
Drive shaft bushing inside diameter17.00±17.05 mm0.6693±0.6713 in.
Drive shaft diameter16.97±16.98 mm0.6681±0.6685 in.
Drive shaft oil clearanceSTD 0.02±0.08 mm0.0008±0.0031 in.
Limit 0.08 mm0.0031 in.
Drive shaft preload (rotating torque)0.3 N Vm 3.0 kgf Vcm 2.6 in. Vlbf
Solenoid valve resistanceat cold 7.5±8.5

Hydraulic motorRotor side clearanceSTD0.01±0.04 mm0.0004±0.0016 in.
Limit 0.05 mm0.0020 mm
Drive shaft hole inside diameter14.000±14.011 mm0.5512±0.5516 in.
Drive shaft diameter13.973±13.984 mm0.5501±0.5506 in.
Drive shaft oil clearanceSTD 0.016±0.038 mm0.0006±0.0015 in.
Limit 0.04 mm0.0031 in.
Drive shaft preload (rotating torque)0.3 NVm 3.0 kgf Vcm 2.6 in. Vlbf
Water temp. Resistanceat 80 5C (176 5F)1.48±1.58 k

sensor
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