Page 16 of 1897

I01390
Condition: Insufficient cooling
I01392
Condition: Insufficient cooling
NOTE : These gauge indica-
tions are shown when the
refrigeration system has
been opened and the refrig-
erant charged without vacu-
um purging.
- AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
AC-7
1929 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
(6) Refrigerant  overcharged or insufficient cooling of
condenser
Symptom seen in 
refrigeration systemProbable causeDiagnosisRemedy
 Pressure too high on both low
and high pressure sides
 No air bubbles seen through the
sight glass even when the engine
rpm is lowered Unable to develop sufficient per-
formance due to excessive refrig-
eration system
 Insufficient cooling of condenser Excessive refrigerant in 
cycle " refrigerant over charged
 Condenser cooling " condenser
fins clogged of condenser fan
faulty
(1) Clean condenser
(2) Check condenser fan motor
operation
(3) If (1) and (2) are in normal
state, check amount of refrigerant
Charge proper amount of refriger-
ant
(7) Air present in refrigeration system
Symptom seen in 
refrigeration systemProbable causeDiagnosisRemedy
 Pressure too high on both low
and high pressure sides
 The low pressure piping hot to
touch
 Bubbles seen in sight glass
Air entered in refrigeration system
 Air present in refrigeration sys-
tem
 Insufficient vacuum purging
(1) Check compressor oil to see if
it is dirty or insufficient
(2) Evacuate air and charge new
refrigerant 
     
        
        Page 20 of 1897

AC2810
AC0Y9-02
AC2811
N11084
Wrong Okay
HI LO HILO
- AIR CONDITIONINGAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
AC-1
1923 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
PRECAUTION
1. DO NOT HANDLE REFRIGERANT IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA OR WEAR EYE PROTECTION
2. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
3. BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET LIQUID REFRIGERANT 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) Go immediately to a physician or hospital for professional
treatment.
4. NEVER HEAT CONTAINER OR EXPOSE IT TO NAKED
FLAME
5. BE CAREFUL NOT TO DROP CONTAINER AND NOT
TO APPLY PHYSICAL SHOCKS TO IT
6. DO NOT OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITHOUT
ENOUGH REFRIGERANT IN REFRIGERATION SYS-
TEM
If there is not enough refrigerant in the refrigerant system oil lu-
brication will be insufficient and compressor burnout may occur,
so that care to avoid this, necessary care should be taken.
7. DO NOT OPEN PRESSURE MANIFOLD VALVE WHILE
COMPRESSOR IS OPERATE
If the high pressure valve is opened, refrigerant flows in the re-
verse direction and could cause the charging cylinder to rup-
ture, so open and close the only low pressure valve.
8. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERCHARGE SYSTEM WITH
REFRIGERANT
If refrigerant is overcharged, it causes problems such as insuffi-
cient cooling, poor fuel economy, engine overheating etc. 
     
        
        Page 51 of 1897

AC2G4-01
I12297
12
I12298
3 AC-42
- AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH
1964 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC
CLUTCH
ON-VEHICLE  INSPECTION
1. INSPECT COMPRESSOR FOR METALLIC SOUND
Check there is abnormal metallic sound from the compressor
when the A/C switch is ON.
If abnormal metallic sound is heard, replace the compressor as-
sembly.
2. INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
(See page AC-3)
3. INSPECT VISUALLY FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGER-
ANT
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
If there is any leakage, replace the compressor assembly.
4. INSPECT COMPRESSOR LOCK SENSOR RESIS-
TANCE
(a) Disconnect  the connector.
(b) Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2.
Standard resistance: 65 - 125 W at 20 °C (68 °F)
If resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.
5. CHECK FOR LEAKAGE OF GREASE FROM CLUTCH
BEARING
6. CHECK FOR SIGNS OF OIL ON PRESSURE PLATE OR
ROTOR
7. INSPECT MAGNETIC CLUTCH BEARING FOR NOISE
(a) Start engine.
(b) Check for abnormal noise from the compressor when the
A/C switch is OFF.
If abnormal noise is being emitted, replace the magnetic clutch.
8. INSPECT MAGNETIC CLUTCH OPERATION
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Connect  the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
4 and the negative (-) lead to the body ground.
(c) Check that the magnetic clutch energized.
If operation is not as specified, replace the magnetic clutch. 
     
        
        Page 82 of 1897
AC101-03
I12941
AC-66
- AIR CONDITIONINGPRESSURE SWITCH
1988 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE PRESSURE SWITCH FROM LIQUID TUBE
Disconnect the connector and remove the pressure switch.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Lock the switch mounted on the tube with an open end
wrench, being careful not to deform the tube and remove
the switch.
At the time of installation, please refer to the following
item.
Lubricate  a new O-ring with the compressor oil and install
them to the switch. 
     
        
        Page 85 of 1897
AC101-03
I12941
AC-66
- AIR CONDITIONINGPRESSURE SWITCH
1988 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE PRESSURE SWITCH FROM LIQUID TUBE
Disconnect the connector and remove the pressure switch.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
HINT:
Lock the switch mounted on the tube with an open end
wrench, being careful not to deform the tube and remove
the switch.
At the time of installation, please refer to the following
item.
Lubricate  a new O-ring with the compressor oil and install
them to the switch. 
     
        
        Page 196 of 1897
I12543
E2 *2
E7 *2
C4
C7 ECU
ODO/TRIP
MODE
RESET/AD
SELECT
ON/OFF
Speed control
Unit
Open door indicator
SRS warning
SRS cut off indicator
(Passenger)
Discharge warning
Washer level warning
Low oil pressure warning
Passenger seat belt warning
VSC warning
CRUISE main indicator
ABS warning
VSC cut off warning
TRAC warning
Brake warning
Rear light indicator
Mulfunction indicator
Driver seat belt warning *1: Hi-Grade
*2: Lo-Grade
F4
F2 F7 G14 G4 F9 G7 F5 F3 F10 G10 F6F1 G8 G6 G2
G12 C11
*1
G13G5G3
G11 C18 BE-46
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
1650 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U) 
     
        
        Page 197 of 1897

C
No.Wire Connector Side
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16ECU-IG No. 2 Fuse
Injector *
1
F (Panel) Fuse
Outside temperature sensor
ECM *
1
ABS ECU
Fuel sender gauge
Fuel sender gauge
Light control volume
RAD No. 1 Fuse Ground
ECU-ACC Fuse
-
Engine coolant temperature sendoer gauge
EFI
Heater control ECU *
117
18
19
20
21Speed control unit
Fuel sender gauge
-
Sender ground
Ground 22Starter Relay
D1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16-
Combination meter
-
-
-
- 17
18 -Low oil pressure warning switch *
2
Compressor lock sensor *2
A/C magnet switch
Evaporator temperature sensor *
2
A/C switch *2
A/C indicator *2
-
*1: Hi GradeECM
*2: Lo Grade 5
5Combination meter
Combination meter
Combination meter
Combination meter
Combination meter Combination meter
Combination meter
Combination meter
Combination meter
Combination meter
Combination meter
E
No.Wire Connector Side
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
205 1
2Compass sensor *1
Compass sensor *1
Compass sensor *1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- Compass sensor *
1
7
Compass sensor *1
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
BE-47
1651 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U) 
     
        
        Page 198 of 1897
No.Wire Connector Side
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
14
15
16Washer fluid level warning switch
Body ECU
Brake fluid level warning switch
GAUGE Fuse
Lo oil pressure warning switch
ECM
-
TRAC
VSC ECU
Light failure Sensor
-
-
G1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13-
Driver's door courtesy switch
DOME Fuse
Cruise ECU
Airbag ECU
ABS&BA&DRAC&VSC ECU
-
Body ECU
Generator L terminal Ignition switch 5 ABS ECU
5 AIR BAG WRN Fuse F
-
- BE-48
- BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
1652 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON   (RM808U)