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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 0B-25
Steering
Check to ensure that steering wheel is free from in-
stability, or abnormally heavy feeling.
Check that the vehicle does not wander or pull to
one side.
Engine
Check that engine responds readily at all speeds.
Check that engine is free from abnormal noise and
abnormal vibration.
Body, Wheels and Power Transmitting System
Check that body, wheels and power transmitting sys-
tem are free from abnormal noise and abnormal
vibration or any other abnormal condition.
Meters and Gauge
Check that speedometer, odometer, fuel meter, tem-
perature gauge, etc. are operating accurately.
Lights
Check that all lights operate properly.
Windshield Defroster
Periodically check that air comes out from defroster
outlet when operating heater or air conditioning.
Set fan switch lever to ªHIº position for this check.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine oilSG, SH or SJ (Refer to engine oil viscosity chart in item 1-4)
Engine coolant (Ethylene glycol
base coolant)ªAntifreeze / Anticorrosion coolantº
Brake fluidDOT 3
Manual transmission oilRefer to Section 7A or 7A1Transfer oilRefer to Section 7A or 7A1.
Differential oil (front & rear)Refer to Section 7E or 7F.
Automatic transmission fluid and
Power steering fluidRefer to Section 3B1 or 7B1.
Door hingesEngine oil or water resistance chassis greaseHood latch assemblyEngine oil or water resistance chassis grease
Key lock cylinderSpray lubricant
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HEATER AND VENTILATION 1A-5
1. Blower unit
2. Blower motor resistor
3. Blower motor relay
4. Blower fan
5. Blower motor
3. Cover
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
BLOWER UNIT
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) Disable air bag system, if equipped. Refer to DISABLING AIR
BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
3) Remove passenger lower member (1).
4) Remove ECM (1) with bracket (2) from blower motor unit (4).
5) Disconnect blower motor (1), blower motor relay (2) and resistor
lead wires (3) at couplers.
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1B-6 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
DIAGNOSIS
GENERAL
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Cool air won't come out
(A / C system won't
operative)No refrigerant
Fuse blown
A / C switch faulty
Blower motor switch faulty
A / C thermistor faulty
Dual pressure switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faulty
A / C ON permission signal in ECM
faulty
A / C controller and its circuit faultyRecover, evacuation and charging.
Check ªIG METERº fuse, ªREAR DEFGº
fuse, and ªA / C FUSEº and check for
short circuit to ground.
Check A / C switch.
Check blower motor switch.
Check A / C evaporator thermistor.
Check dual pressure switch.
Repair as necessary.
Check ON permission signal.
Check A / C controller and its circuit.
Cool air won't come out
(A / C compressor won't
operative)Magnet clutch faulty
Compressor relay faulty
Compressor thermal switch faulty
(if equipped)
Drive belt loose or broken
Compressor faulty
A / C ON permission signal in ECM
faulty
A / C controller faultyCheck magnet clutch.
Check compressor thermal switch.
Check compressor relay.
Adjust or replace drive belt.
Check compressor.
Check ON permission signal.
Check A / C controller.
Cool air won't come out
(A / C condenser cooling
fan motor won't
operative)Condenser cooling fan relay faulty
Wiring or grounding faulty
ªA / C condenser cooling fan relayº
signal in ECM faulty
Condenser cooling fan motor faultyCheck condenser cooling fan relay.
Repair as necessary.
Check A / C condenser cooling fan relay
signal.
Check condenser cooling fan motor.
Cool air won't come out
(Blower motor won't
operative)Fuse blown
Blower motor relay faulty
Blower motor resistor faulty
Blower motor switch faulty
Wiring or grounding faulty
Blower motor faultyCheck ªHEATER FUSEº, ªREAR DEFGº
fuse and check for short circuit to
ground.
Check blower motor relay.
Check blower motor resistor.
Check blower motor switch.
Repair as necessary.
Check blower motor.
Cool air won't come out
or insufficient cooling
(A / C system normal
operative)Insufficient or excessive charge of
refrigerant
Refrigerant leak in system
Condenser clogged
A / C evaporator clogged or frosted
A / C thermistor faulty
A / C controller faulty
Expansion valve faulty
Drive belt slipping
Magnetic clutch faultyCheck charge of refrigerant.
Check system for leaks.
Check condenser.
Check A / C evaporator.
Check A / C thermistor.
Check A / C controller.
Check expansion valve.
Check or replace drive belt.
Check magnetic clutch.
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1B-14 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
HIGH PRESSURE CAUGE LOW PRESSURE GAUGE THERMOMETER AT
CENTER DUCT
Insufficient
cooling of
condenser
PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS TABLE
TESTING RESULTSPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
Pressure high
(ªAº area of high side
graph)Refrigerant overcharged
Expansion valve frozen or clogged
Clogged refrigerant passage of high side
Condenser fan malfunction
Dirty or bent condenser fins
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient oil etc.)
Engine overheatRecharge
Check expansion valve
Clean or replace
Check condenser fan
Clean or repair
Check compressor
Check engine cooling
system
Pressure low
(ªBº area of high side
graph)Insufficient refrigerant (Insufficient charge or
leakage)
Expansion valve malfunction (Valve opens too
wide)
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient
compression)Check for leakage, repair if
necessary and recharge
Check expansion valve
Check compressor
Pressure high
(ªAº area of low side
graph)Expansion valve malfunction (Valve opens too
wide)
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient
compression)Check expansion valve
Check compressor
Pressure low
(ªBº area of low side
graph)Insufficient refrigerant (Insufficient charge or
leakage)
Expansion valve malfunction (Valve opens too
narrow)
Clogged refrigerant passage (Crashed pipe)Check for leakage, repair if
necessary and recharge
Check expansion valve
Repair or replace
Outlet air temperature
at center duct is high
(Crossing point is in
area ªAº)Insufficient or excessive charge of refrigerant
Dirty or bent evaporator fins
Air leakage from cooling (heater) unit or air
duct
Malfunctioning, switchover function of damper
in cooling (heater) unit
Compressor malfunctionCheck refrigerant
pressure
Clean or repair
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
Check compressor
Outlet air temperature
at center duct is low
(Crossing point is in
area ªBº)Insufficient air volume from center duct
(Heater blower malfunction)
Compressor malfunctionCheck blower motor and
fan
Check compressor
NOTE:
If ambient temperature is within 30 ± 35C (85 ± 95F), it is possible to do using next page table for more
detail diagnosis.
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1. Blower motor main relay
2. Blower motor
3. Blower motor resistor
4. Blower motor switch
5. A / C controller
6. ECM
7. Heater mode control switch
8. Evaporator temperature sensor
9. Refrigerant pressure switch10. Compressor relay
11. Compressor
12. Condenser cooling fan relay
13. Condenser cooling fan
14. Fuse box
15. A / C fuse 25 A
16. Ignition switch
17. Main fuse box
18. Battery main fuse 80 A19. Battery
20. Generator
21. Ignition main fuse 60 A
22. Heater/A/C main fuse 60 A
23. Ignition / meter fuse 20 A
24. Rear defogger fuse 15 A
25. Heater fuse 30 A
26. Compressor thermal switch
(only IWATA production vehicle)
FOR LH VEHICLE
1B-16 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
WIRING CIRCUIT
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-17
1. Blower motor main relay
2. Blower motor
3. Blower motor resistor
4. Blower motor switch
5. A / C controller
6. ECM
7. Heater mode control switch
8. Evaporator temperature sensor
9. Refrigerant pressure switch
FOR RH VEHICLE
10. Compressor relay
11. Compressor
12. Condenser cooling fan relay
13. Condenser cooling fan
14. Fuse box
15. A / C fuse 25 A
16. Ignition switch
17. Main fuse box
18. Battery main fuse 80 A19. Battery
20. Generator
21. Ignition main fuse 60 A
22. Heater/A/C main fuse 60 A
23. Ignition / meter fuse 20 A
24. Rear defogger fuse 15 A
25. Heater fuse 30 A
26. Compressor thermal switch
(only IWATA production vehicle)
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SYSTEM CIRCUIT
A. To heater fuse
B. To rear defogger fuse
C. To ignition / meter fuse
D. To A / C fuse
E. Only LH vehicle1. Blower motor relay
2. Blower motor
3. Blower motor switch
4. A / C switch
5. Deflloster position switch
6. Deflloster / foot position switch7. Dual pressure (refrigerant
pressure) switch
8. A / C thermistor (evaporator
temperature sensor)
9. Compressor relay
10. Compressor11. Condenser fan motor relay
12. Condenser fan motor
13. A / C controller
14. ECM
15. Compressor thermal switch
(only IWATA production vehicle)
TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT OF A / C CONTROLLER
TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT OF ECM FOR G16, J20 ENGINE
TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT OF ECM FOR H25 ENGINE
H25 engine
E61-27
G16, J20
engines
E61-8
H25 engine
E61-28
G16, J20
engines
E61-17
1919
19H25 engine
E61-5
G16, J20
engines
E61-22
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-19