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Automatic Transmission/Transax
le External Cont
rols - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Ki ckdown Switch Adjustment
Gen
eral Procedures
1. Ensure that the throttle cabl e is correctly adjusted, see
19.20.06.
2. See the PDU User Guide for relevant software - 1040.
3. With PDU connected, running and the message 'EXISTING
COMPONENTS TO BE TESTED YES / NO' displayed;
1. Select YES.
2. Select ENTER.
3. Follow the messages given on the screen.
4. Press ENTER on the PDU screen.
5. F
ollowing the PDU instruction;
1. Push the throttle pedal until light contact is made with
the kickdown switch and hold.
2. Press ENTER on the display.
3. Note the percentage throttle open data (displayed as a bar graph).
• NOTE: Ensure that contact with the switch does not
result in switch movement.
4. Release the throttle pedal.
6. If the target 90% throttle open specification is NOT achieved
the switch must be ad justed as follows:
7. Di
sconnect the kickdown switch multiplug.
Move the car
pet for access.
8. Adjust
the kickdown switch to th
e value as defined in step #6.
R
otate the switch in th
e required direction.
9.
Veri
fy the setting.
10. With the PDU instructions completed, connect the Kickdown
switch multiplug.
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Fuel Tank and Lines - Fuel Tank
Re
mo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
•
NO
TE: This removal/installation procedure is applicable to all tank assembly variants.
S
p
ecial Tool(s)
R
e
lease tool 5/16" snap coupling
310-054
F u
el tank retaining strap cam adjuster
310-094
1. Remove the battery. For additi onal information, refer to
Section 414
-01
Battery, Mounting and Cables
.
2. Re
move the trunk floor carpet.
3. Remove the trunk front liner. Fo r additional information, refer
to Section 501
-05
Interior Trim and Ornamentation
.
4. Re
move the rear lamp assembly interior trim finisher. For
additional information, refer to Section 417
-01
Exterior
Ligh
ting.
5. Re
move the trunk seal retainer
. For additional information,
refer to Section 501
-0 5
Interior Trim and Ornamentation
.
6. Re
move the trunk side liner, lefthand. For additional
information, refer to Section 501
-05
Interior Trim and
Or
n
amentation
.
7. WARNING: B E
FORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT
THE WARNING NOTES GIVEN IN SECTION 100-00 (UNDER THE
HEADING 'SAFETY PRECAUTIONS') ARE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD.
Remove the trunk side liner, righthand. For additional
information, refer to Section 501
-05
Interior Trim and
Or
n
amentation
.
8.
Drain th e fue
l tank using a suitab
le suction pump/tanker. If the
On-board Refueling Vapour Recove ry (ORVR) system is fitted,
refer to Section 310
-00 Fu
el System
- General
Information
.
9. Fr
om under the vehicle, identify the fuel feed and return
tank/pipe connections which are located above and slightly to
the rear of the rear axle assembly.
1. Locate the fuel feed pipe.
2. Locate the fuel return pipe.
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Probable
causes of faults may be found by comparing actual
system pressures, registered on your manifold gauge set or
recovery / recharge / recycle station, and the relevant pressure to temperature relationship graph. The following chart
shows the interpretation that ma y be made by this difference.
• NOTE: The A/CCM will disengage the compressor clutch should the evaporator temperature fall to 0°C.
• NOTE: Graphs are typical for HFC 134A
The 'Normal' condition is that which is relevant to the prevailing evaporator temperature.
System Pressure Fault Classification
• NOTE
: If erratic or unusual gauge move
ments occur, check the equipment against a known (calibrated) manifold gauge
set.
This table should be used in conjunction with the graphical representations of 'High side' pressure / ambient temperature
and 'Low side' pressure / evaporator temperature.
Leak
Test
F
a
ults associated with low re
frigerant charge weight and low pressure ma y be caused by leakage. Leaks traced to
mechanical connections may be caused by to rque relaxation or joint face contamination. Evidence of oil around such areas
is an indicator of leakage.
Models that have fluorescent tracer dye incorporated into the refrigeration system can be checke d for non-apparent leaks by
scanning with a high intensity ultraviolet lamp. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright yellow glow of the
tracer dye.
CAUTION: Observe ALL safety precautions associated with ultraviolet equipment.
Should a leak be traced to a joint, check that the fixing is secured to the correct tightening torque before taking any other
action.
When examining the system for leaks, chec k the compressor shaft seal and evaporator.
Charge Re
covery (system depressurization)
The process of
charge r
ecovery will depe
nd on the basic characteristics of your chosen recovery / recycle / recharge
equipment, therefore, follow the manu facturer's instructions carefully.
Remember that compressor oil may be drawn out during this process, take note of the quantity recovered so that it may be
Lo
w side
gauge reading
High s i
de
gauge reading
Fau l
t
Cause
No
r
mal
No
r
mal
Di
sc
harge air initially cool then
warms up
Mois
ture in system
N
ormal
to low
No
r
mal
As aboveAs above
LowLowD
i
scharge air slightly cool
Ref
r
igerant charge low
LowLowDi
scharge air warm
Refr
igerant charge very low
LowLowDi
scharge air slightly cool or frost
build up at expansion valve
Expansion valve st
uck closed
LowLowDi
scharge air slightly cool,
sweating or frost after point of restriction
Restri
ction in High side of system
HighLowCompressor noisyDe
fe
ctive compressor reed valve
HighHighD
i
scharge air warm and high side
pipes hot
Refri
gerant charge high or inefficient condenser
cooling due to air flow blockage or engine cooling fans
not working
HighHighD i
scharge air warm / Sweating or
frost at evaporator
Expans ion valve st
uck open
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Air Distribution and Filtering - Air Distri
bution and Filtering
Description an
d Operation
Air Distribution
Ou
tside air enters the plen
um via four inlets in the lower windshield panel.
If the air conditioning system is operating in FRESH mode (not recirculation mode), then air is drawn through the four
plenum apertures (and particle filters where fitted) and into the air conditioni ng unit via the blower interconnecting ducts in
the LH and RH blower assemblies. Air is c ooled and dehumidified as it passes through the evaporator and is then 'reheated'
to the required temperature as it passes through the heater matrix.
In RECIRCULATION mode, the air in the pass enger compartment is drawn into the air conditioning unit via the recirculation
air inlets on the blower assemblies.
In FRESH mode, air flows from the cabin into the trunk through a gap between the backlight and the parcel shelf. The air is
exhausted from the vehicle through extraction vent assemblies (incorporating one way flaps) whose outlets are above the
rear mufflers.
Air Flow Path
Air Distribution Modes
Bi
-level mode
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Air
Particle Filter
The air particle filter system (where fitted) is located in the plenum below the windshield .
• NOTE: Refer to 'Filter Compensation', Section 412-04.
The filter elements are retained by adhesive strip which is atta ched to the filter moulding; the filter is fitted with the light,
flocked surface towards the engine.
Loca
tion of Air Distribution Ducts
LHD s
hown
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Ai
r temperature from the center, right and left
hand vents is slightly cooler than the foot outlets; however this temperature
cannot be varied independently.
The instrument panel side vents, not shown, feature similar controls.
1Ai
r flow control
2Air di
rection control
It
em
De
scription
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Twin blower assemblies Center mounted evaporator, heater and air distribution unit Electric solenoid water valve controlled heating Electric water pump assembly Servo motor driven air distribution flaps Dedicated side glass defrost / demist vents External temperature sensor Motorised in-car aspirator Solar sensor
Electronic Control Panel
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Digital temperature display Manual fan speed level External temperature display Celsius / Fahrenheit selection Heated windshield switch (where fitted) Heated backlight switch Defrost switch Manual airflow distribution overrides (4) Access to self diagnostic system and error codes
Sensors
External ambient temperature sensor Motorized in-car aspirator Heater matrix temperature sensor Evaporator temperature sensor Solar sensor
These sensors feedback information to the Air Conditioning Control Module (A/CCM) which automatically adjusts air
temperature, airflow volume and distributi on from the air conditioning unit to maintain a stable passenger compartment
average temperature under changing weather conditions.
Major Components
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Ref #12 DEF (resumes the system on at the previous temperature setting).
Button (switch) logic
All buttons with an integral LED state lamp conform to the following operating logic.
When the state lamp is lit the relevant func tion is operational. From this condition, pressing the button will de-activate the
function, confirmed by the LED being de-energized and the pres ence of a single audible 'beep'. A single 'beep' will
accompany the state lamp to confirm function re-selection.
1. 1. ON / OFF and manual fan speed.
Pressing this knob activates the system ON at the last settin g or switches the system OFF. Rotate the knob clockwise to
increase and anti-clockwise to decrease fan speed and thus airflow.
With the system OFF, ram air is available by the selected air di stribution mode (indicated by state lamp). Air flow will NOT
occur unless a manual air distribution mo de is selected, this air being unconditioned and flow dependent upon vehicle
speed.
• NOTE: The blowers are inhibited until the engine coolant te mperature is > 35°C, unless DEFROST, FACE or DEMIST modes
are selected.
2. 2. Manual Air Recirculation
Closes the outside air intakes of the blower asse mblies and recirculates air within the vehicle.
Two options of control are available :
Timed Recirculation. Pressing the button for less than 1.5 seconds lights up the LED (confirmed by a single bleep).
This provides recirculation of interior air for a period of approximately 5 minutes. Pressing the button within five
minutes returns the system to fresh air intake mode.
Continuous Recirculation. Pressing and holding the button for more than 1.5 seconds lights up the LED (confirmed by two beeps). This provides continuous reci rculation of interior air. Pressing the button returns the system to fresh air
intake mode.
• NOTE: Avoid using manual air recirculatio n for prolonged periods in cold weather, this may result in interior misting of
glass.
3. 3. Temperature Scale Selection
Press the appropriate button to display temperatures in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
4. 4. Manual Fan Speed
Rotating the fan speed control knob (to vary fan speed) will di splay a proportional number of horizontal bars on the LCD.
There are total of eleven manual fan speeds available.
5. 5. Temperature Display
Indicator of internal demand temperatur e or external ambient temperature. The external ambient is updated every 4
seconds when the road speed > 25 km / h.
6. 6. Scale
Selected temperature scale, Celsius or Fahrenheit.
7. 7. External temperature
Symbol indicates when this option is selected