2002 ISUZU AXIOM air conditioning

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
1A±83
Interior Temperature Control
When the temperature control switch is set to a specific
temperature, a signal is sent to the A/C control unit. Other
signals are sent to the control unit from the various
sensors. This data is analyzed by the control unit which
creates a composite data signal that is compared with the
signal received from the potentiometer. The result
determines the direction of mix actuator rotation.
The mix actuator reacts to the composite air mix door
opening angle signal. Opening angle is increased or
decreased to maintain the temperature at the selected
level.
When the compressor is off, the air mix door moves
toward the COOL side. When the compressor turns on,
the temperature of the air being discharged from the
outlet vents is regulated.
When the temperature control is set to 18
C (65
F), the
air mix door moves to the FULL COOL position. When the
control is set to 32
C (90
F), the door moves to the FULL
HOT position.
In the VENT position, the air mix door moves from FULL
COOL to a 60% aperture. This prevents hot air from being
discharged into the vehicle.
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Air Flow Control
In the Auto Mode

Automatic operation
When the AUTO switch or the DEF switch is pressed, a
signal indicating the forced air volume is sent to the A/C
auto-control unit. Other signals are sent to the control
unit from the various sensors. This data is analyzed by
the control unit which creates a composite data signal.
Based on this signal, the base voltage of the power
transistor is varied to change the blower voltage. This
results in a non-stepped change in blower motor
speed.
When the temperature control switch is set to either
18
C (65
F) or 32
C (90
F), blower motor speed is in
the MAX-HI mode.
In the Manual Mode

Manual operation
When the fan switch is manually set to a specified air
volume, a signal is sent to the A/C auto-control-unit. In
response to this signal, the auto-control unit controls
the blower voltage.
When the fan switch is set to HI, the max-hi relay
operates to increase blower motor speed to the
MAX-HI mode.
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1A±84
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
Mode (Blow Port) Control
The A/C control unit receives temperature setting data as
well as temperature and solar radiation level data from the
various sensors. Based on this data, the control unit
compiles a composite TMO signal. The TMO signal
allows the outlet positions to be changed in a set pattern
(VENT"BI-LEVEL"FOOT"DEFROST/FOOT).
The mode actuator acts in response to mode position. It
compares data signals received from the target mode, the
door position, and mode door position to determine the
direction of rotation.
If the temperature is set to 18
C (65
F), cool air is
discharged from the head outlets. If t he temperature is
set to 32
C (90
F), warm air is discharged from the foot
outlets.
In manual mode, existing air outlet settings remain
unchanged when the temperature is set to 18
C (65
F) or
32
C (90
F).

Press the mode switch to change to the outlet mode.
Blower operation (outlet mode position) can now be
switched between the VENT, BI-LEVEL, FOOT, and DEF
positions.

The DEF position can be selected from the outlet mode.
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Intake (Fresh air/interior air switching)
Control
During automatic operation, the A/C control unit responds
to the temperature setting signal together with signals
from the various sensors to generate a general signal that
controls operation in a prescribed pattern.
If either or both the fan and the cooler are off, air intake is
from outside the vehicle.
If the temperature control switch is set to either 18
C
(65
F) or 32
C (90
F), the air inside the vehicle is
recirculated.
1. Manual switch operation
Press the intake switch to change between outside air
intake and recirculated inside air.
2. Defrost switch operation
Air intake is from outside the vehicle.
3. Mode switch operation
During automatic operation, outside air intake or
recirculated inside air is selected as appropriate.
During manual operation or when the DEF mode is
selected, air intake is from outside the vehicle.
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HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
1A±85
Compressor Control
In the automatic control mode, the automatic air
conditioner control unit turns on or off the compressor
with the evaporator anti-freeze mechanism using the
evaporation sensor. And, when outside air is detected to
be low through the outside air temperature sensor signal,
the control unit turns off the compressor using the
compressor control function.
Manual Control

In the automatic control mode, pressing the A/C (air
conditioning) switch turns off the compressor.

Pressing the DEF mode switch automatically turns on
the compressor.
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Heater Start-up Control
Heater start-up control occurs when the air discharge
mode is in the BI=LEVEL, FOOT, or DEF/FOOT position
and the heater core temperature is less than 14
C (58
F).
Air discharge volume remains in the AUTO LO mode until
the engine coolant temperature rises above 14
C (58
F).
The volume then increases in linear increments to the
pre-set level.
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Cooler Start-up Control
When cooler operation is started with the air discharge
mode is in the VENT or B/L position and the in-car
temperature higher than 26
C (78
F) (detected by the
in-car sensor), cooler start-up control occurs.
For the first 7 seconds of cooler operation, the fan
remains OFF. It then switches to AUTO LO. Air discharge
volume then increases in linear increments to the pre-set
level.
Cooler start-up control occurs the first time the engine is
started or the cooler switch is moved from OFF to AUTO.
It will not occur during subsequent switch movements.
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1A±86
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting, Its Overview and
Procedures
The automatic air conditioner equips with the
ªSelf-Diagnosis Functionº to check its major components.
This function makes access to the sensors, actuators and
blower fan motor system easier when checking them up
and, when a failed part is located, this function restores its
original performance.When implementing the troubleshooting, this
self-diagnosis function narrows the range to be searched
at the first step, then check relevant parts one by one
according to the ªChecking Procedures by Failed
Locationº. As for a location this function is unappreciable,
the system accurately determines characteristics of a
given trouble and checks relevant parts according to the
ªChecking Procedures by Failed Locationº.
The following illustrates basic troubleshooting flow.
Basic Troubleshooting Flow
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HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
1A±87
Auto Air Conditioner Control Unit Power Supply Diagnosis
This check is required because a trouble on the auto
amplifier (control unit) power supply circuit or grounding
circuit prevents accurate troubleshooting.
D08R200034
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Power source does not supply to
auto air conditioner control unit.ÐRefer to Chart A

1A±88
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
Chart ªAº: Check of Auto Amplifier Power Supply System
StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1Is the fuse C±5 normal?
ÐGo to Step 2
Replace the
fuse
2Is the fuse F±7 normal?
ÐGo to Step 3
Replace the
fuse
3Disconnect the auto A/C control unit connector I±19.
Is the battery voltage applied between the harness side
connector terminal No.I32±8 and the ground?
Approx. 12VGo to Step 5Go to Step 4
4Repair an open circuit between the fuse C±5 and
terminal No.I19±8.
Is the action complete?
ÐGo to Step 4Ð
5Is there continuity between the harness side connector
terminal No.I19±16 and the ground?
ÐGo to Step 7 Go to Step 6
6Repair an open circuit between terminal No.I19±16 and
the ground No.B±9.
Is the action complete?
ÐGo to Step 5Ð
7Turn the lighting switch on.
Is the battery voltage applied between the harness side
connector terminal No.I19±12 and the ground?
Approx. 12VGo to Step 9Go to Step 8
8Repair an open circuit between the lighting switch and
terminal No.I19±12.
Is the action complete?
ÐGo to Step 7Ð
9Turn the starter switch on.
Is the battery voltage applied between the harness side
connector terminal No.I19±7 and the ground?
Approx. 12VÐGo to Step 10
10Repair an open circuit between the fuse F±7 and
terminal No.I19±7.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
1A±89
Performance and Movement
checklist for Automatic Air
Conditioner Related Parts
Start the engine, and when the engine coolant reached
50
C (122
F) check performance and movement of the
related parts according the following checklist.
Performance Check Using the Manual Switch
NoItemProcedureCriteriaNo.ItemConditionOperationCriteria
1
Air discharge
temperature
(Ai i d
Auto±switch ONSet temperature to
18
C (65
F).Cold air discharge.
1(Air±mix door
operation)Set temperature to
32
C (90
F).Hot air discharge.
2
Air discharge
volume (Fan
operation)Fan switch ON1. Set temperature to
25
C (77
F).
2. Press the OFF
switch.Fan does not operate. There is no
air discharge.
21. Set temperature to
25
C (77
F).
2. Press the fan 
switch.Fan operates. Fan speed increases
each time the switch is pressed (LO
to HI in 5 increments).
3
Air discharge
temperature
(Mode door
operation)Fan in manual
5±speed operation1. Set temperature to
25
C (77
F).
2. Press the mode
switch.
3. Move through the 5
modes
(VENT"BI±LEVEL
"FOOT"DEF/FO
OT"DEF).
Panel display lights for each
mode.

Air discharge outlet position
changes for each mode.
4
Inside/outside air
mode (Intake door
operation)Auto±switch ON1. Set temperature to
25
C (77
F).
2. Press the intake
switch.
3. Press the fan 
switch.
4. Set the fan to the
highest speed.
5. Press the intake
switch.
Intake switch LED turns from on
to off.

Air discharge sound changes.
5
CompressorOutside air
temperature above
0
C (32
F) and
vehicle interior at
normal temperature1. Set temperature to
25
C (77
F).
2. Press the OFF
switch.
3. Press the
auto±switch.
4. Press the air
conditioner switch.
When the auto±switch is
pressed, the LED in the air
conditioner switch turns on and
the compressor begins
operation.

When the air conditioner switch
is pressed, the LED in the air
conditioner switch turns off and
the compressor stops operation.

1A±90
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
Check of Auto Function
NoItemProcedureCriteriaNo.ItemConditionOperationCriteria

AUTO display highlighted on
display panel.

Cold air discharge.
Set temperature to
18
C (65
F)

VENT mode.
18C (65F).
Intake switch LED on.

Fan speed bar graph display at
MAX6dash;HI

A/C switch LED on.
1Automatic operationAuto-switch ON
Gradually increase
the temperature
setting from 18
C
(65
F) to 31.5
C
(89
F).

Temperature of air discharge
increases with increase in setting
temperature.

Air discharge volume changes.

Panel display shows VENT,
BI±LEVEL, FOOT, or DEF/FOOT.

Hot air discharge.

A/C bar graph display disappears.
Set temperature to
32
C (90
F)

Foot mode.
32
C (90
F).
Intake LED switch off.

Fan speed bar graph display at
MAX-HI

A/C switch LED on.