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Fig. 74: Checking Harness And Connector (A/C Solar Sensor - Air Conditoning Amplifier)
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The pressure switch sends the appropriate signals to the A/C amplifier when the A/C refrigerant pressure drops
too low or rises too high.
When the A/C amplifier receives these signals, the compressor does not compress refrigerant.
Fig. 75: DTC Detection Item Trouble Area Chart
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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Fig. 76: Pressure Switch Circuit
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK REFRIGERANT VOLUME
a. Check the sight glass on the liquid tube.
Test conditions:
Engine is running at 1,500 rpm
Single A/C:
Blower speed control switch at "HI" position
Dual A/C:
Front blower switch at "HI" position
Rear blower switch at "HI" position
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A/C switch ON
Single A/C:
Temperature control switch at "MAX. COOL" position
Dual A/C:
Rear temperature control switch at "MAX. COOL" position
Front driver side temperature control switch at "MAX. COOL" position
Front passenger side temperature control switch at "MAX. COOL" position
Fully open the doors
Fig. 77: Checking Refrigerant Volume
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Fig. 78: Refrigerant Volume Problem Symptoms Chart
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*: Bubbles in the sight glass with ambient temperature higher than usual can be considered normal if
cooling is sufficient.
NG: CHARGE REFRIGERANT (SEE ON
-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
OK: Go to next step
2.INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (PRS, SG-5)
a. Remove the A/C amplifier with connector still connected.
b. Install the manifold gauge set (see ON
-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
c. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
d. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
OK:
The voltage depends on the refrigerant pressure as shown in the chart.
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Fig. 79: Inspecting Air Conditioning Amplifier (PRS, SG-5)
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NG: Go to STEP 3
OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
TABLE
3.INSPECT A/C PRESSURE SENSOR
a. Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor connector.
b. Install the manifold gauge set (see ON
-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
c. Connect the positive (+) lead from the three 1.5 V dry cell batteries to terminal 3 and negative (-)
lead to terminal1.
d. Check voltage between terminals 2 and 1 of A/C pressure sensor.
OK:
The voltage depends on the refrigerant pressure as shown in the chart.
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Fig. 80: Inspecting A/C Pressure Sensor
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