2002 ISUZU AXIOM sensor

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
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Overview of Construction, Movement
and Control of Major Parts of
Automatic Air Conditioner System
Automatic Air Conditioner Control Unit
Equipped with the built-in micro-computer, this control
unit operates on signals from sensors and input signals
from switches to offer total control of the blower fan, and
actuators used for the mode door, intake door and air mix
door.
Its self-diagnosis function enables quicker access to a
failed part and its more accurate troubleshooting.
In Car Sensor
It is a sensor used for detecting room temperature of a
vehicle. This sensor converts a given room temperature
into a resistance value before entering the data to the
automatic air conditioner control unit.
This in car sensor unites the power driven aspirator and
the motor fan so that a small amount of room air may be
constantly fed to the sensor.
This sensor is provided on the right side of meter cluster.
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(1) Meter Cluster
(2) In Car Sensor
Ambient Sensor
This sensor is used for detecting temperature outside the
vehicle. It converts a given outside air temperature into a
resistance value before entering the data to the automatic
air conditioner control unit.
Thermal effects from the condenser and radiator during
idling after a run can be measured and offset the
automatic amplifier.
This sensor is provided on the side plate situated at upper
right side of the condenser.
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(1) Ambient Sensor
(2) Condenser Assembly
Duct Sensor
The duct sensor is the sensor to detect temperature
change of the side of evaporator blower coming by fresh
recirculation of intake door or ªonº ªoffº of compressor.
The temperature is converted to resistant rate.
And it works as thermostat to control to prevent freezing
of evaporator.
This sensor is installed in the upper case of evaporator.
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(1) Sensor Part
(2) Duct Sensor Assembly
(3) Evaporator Assembly

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Sun Sensor
It is a photodiode used for detecting quantity of solar
radiation. This sensor converts the offset signal
generated by changes in the interior temperature (which
results from fluctuations in solar radiation) into
photoelectric current to enter into the automatic air
conditioner control unit.
This sensor is provided at top of the center cluster upper.
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(1) Sun Sensor
(2) Center Cluster Upper
Power Transistor
Receiving base current from the automatic air conditioner
control unit, the power transistor implements stage-less
speed change of the blower fan motor. This transistor is
provided on the evaporator.
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(1) Evaporator Assembly
(2) Power Transistor
Max Hi Relay
This relay turned on or off by the signal from the automatic
air conditioner control unit. As the Max Hi relay is turned
on, supply voltage is directly fed to the blower fan motor to
select the Max Hi mode.
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(1) Blower Unit
(2) Max High Relay

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Automatic Air Conditioning System
System Overview (Chart)
Conditions both inside and outside the vehicle are
detected by sensors (in-car temperature sensor, ambient
temperature sensor, duct sensor, sun sensor, speed
sensor, and water temperature sensor). These sensors
send signals to the control unit.
Potentiometer position sensors send data to the control
unit. Signals related to control panel settings are also sent
to the control unit.In response to the signals received, the control unit
automatically adjusts air-mix door aperture (outlet air
temperature), fan speed (forced air volume), and air
intake (outside air, recirculated inside air, or a mixture of
the two).
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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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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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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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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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Troubleshooting With Self-Diagnosis Function
Overview of Self-Diagnosis Function
Sensors (input) and actuators (output) are used to check
circuit function and provide essential data on these
circuits. For more detailed information, refer to the
[Inspection and Repair] Sections for the applicable
system or component.
The Table below shows how to turn the self-diagnosis
function on and off.
Self-Diagnosis Operation Procedure
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