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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Component Parts
Fan speed control system components are:
Unified meter and A/C amp.
A/C LAN system (PBR built-in mode door motor, air mix door motor and intake motor)
Fan control amp.
In-vehicle sensor
Ambient sensor
Sunload sensor
Intake sensor
System Operation
Automatic Mode
In the automatic mode, the blower motor speed control signal is calculated by the unified meter and A/C amp.
based on the input from the PBR, in-vehicle sensor, sunload sensor, intake sensor and ambient sensor.
The blower motor applied voltage ranges from approximately 3.5 volts (lowest speed) to 12 volts (highest
speed).
The control blower speed (in the range of 3.5 to 12 V), unified meter and A/C amp. supplies a gate voltage to
the fan control amp. Based on this voltage, fan control amp. controls voltage supplied to the blower motor.
Starting Fan Speed Control
Start up from COLD SOAK Condition (Automatic mode)
In a cold start up condition where the engine coolant temperature is below 56°C (133°F), the blower will not
operate for a short period of time (up to 150 seconds). The exact start delay time varies depending on the
ambient and engine coolant temperature.
In the most extreme case (very low ambient) the blower starting delay will be 150 seconds as described
above. After this delay, the blower will operate at low speed until the engine coolant temperature rises above
56°C (133°F), and then the blower speed will increase to the objective speed.
Start up from usual or HOT SOAK Condition (Automatic mode)
The blower will begin operation momentarily after the AUTO switch is pressed. The blower speed will gradu-
ally rise to the objective speed over a time period of 3 seconds or less (actual time depends on the objective
blower speed).
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Unified meter and A/C amp. controls compressor operation by intake air temperature and signal from ECM.
Low Temperature Protection Control
Unified meter and A/C amp. will turn the compressor ON or OFF as determined by a signal detected by intake
sensor.
When intake air temperature is higher than 4°C (39°F), the compres-
sor turns ON. The compressor turns OFF when intake air tempera-
ture is lower than 2.5°C (37°F).
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET CLUTCH
SYMPTOM: Magnet clutch does not engage when A/C switch is ON.
1. CHECK INTAKE SENSOR CIRCUIT
Check intake sensor. Refer to AT C - 4 7 , "
FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" , see No. 11.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Malfunctioning intake sensor: Refer to ATC-105, "
Intake Sensor Circuit" .
2. PERFORM AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Refer to PG-21, "
Auto Active Test" .
Does the magnet clutch operate?
YES >>WITH CONSULT-II: GO TO 5.
WITHOUT CONSULT-II: GO TO 6.
NO >> Check 10 A fuse (No. 79, located in IPDM E/R). Refer to PG-25, "
IPDM E/R Terminal Arrange-
ment" , and GO TO 3.
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High-pressure Side is Too Low and Low-pressure Side is Too High
Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too Low
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
High-pressure side is too low and
low-pressure side is too high.High- and low-pressure sides
become equal soon after com-
pressor operation stops.Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
↓
Damaged inside compressor
packings.Replace compressor.
No temperature difference
between high- and low-pres-
sure sides.Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
↓
Damaged inside compressor
packings.Replace compressor.
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Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too low.
There is a big temperature
difference between liquid
tank outlet and inlet. Outlet
temperature is extremely
low.
Liquid tank inlet and expan-
sion valve are frosted.Liquid tank inside is slightly
clogged.
Replace liquid tank.
Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
Temperature of expansion
valve inlet is extremely low
as compared with areas
near liquid tank.
Expansion valve inlet may
be frosted.
Temperature difference
occurs somewhere in high-
pressure side.High-pressure pipe located
between liquid tank and
expansion valve is clogged.
Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
Expansion valve and liquid
tank are warm or slightly cool
when touched.Low refrigerant charge.
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Leaking fittings or compo-
nents.Check refrigerant for leaks.
Refer to ATC-146, "
Checking
for Refrigerant Leaks" .
There is a big temperature dif-
ference between expansion
valve inlet and outlet while the
valve itself is frosted.Expansion valve closes a little
compared with the specifica-
tion.
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1. Improper expansion valve
adjustment
2. Malfunctioning expansion
valve.
3. Outlet and inlet may be
clogged.
Remove foreign particles by
using compressed air.
Replace expansion valve.
Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
An area of the low-pressure
pipe is colder than areas near
the evaporator outlet.Low-pressure pipe is clogged
or crushed.
Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
Air flow volume is not enough
or is too low.Evaporator is frozen.
Check intake sensor circuit.
Refer to ATC-105, "
Intake
Sensor Circuit" .
Replace compressor.
Repair evaporator fins.
Replace evaporator.
Refer to AT C - 7 2 , "Blower
Motor Circuit" .
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Ambient Sensor CircuitBJS000GC
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Ambient Sensor
The ambient sensor is attached on the hood lock stay. It detects
ambient temperature and converts it into a resistance value which is
then input into the unified meter and A/C amp.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS
The unified meter and A/C amp. includes a processing circuit for the ambient sensor input. However, when the
temperature detected by the ambient sensor increases quickly, the processing circuit retards the unified meter
and A/C amp. function. It only allows the unified meter and A/C amp. to recognize an ambient temperature
increase of 0.33°C (0.6°F) per 100 seconds.
As an example, consider stopping for a few minutes after high speed driving. Although the actual ambient tem-
perature has not changed, the temperature detected by the ambient sensor will increase. This is because the
heat from the engine compartment can radiate to the front grille area, location of the ambient sensor.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Ambient sensor circuit is open or shorted. (21 or − 21 is
indicated on unified meter and A/C amp. as a result of performing
self-diagnosis STEP-2.)
1. CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect ambient sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between ambient sensor harness connector
E257 terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4.
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
Ambient Sensor
After disconnecting ambient sensor connector M257, measure resis-
tance between terminals 1 and 2 at sensor side. Refer to the table
below.
If NG, replace ambient sensor.
Temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
−15 (5) 12.73
−10 (14) 9.92
−5 (23) 7.80
0 (32) 6.19
5 (41) 4.95
10 (50) 3.99
15 (59) 3.24
20 (68) 2.65
25 (77) 2.19
30 (86) 1.81
35 (95) 1.51
40 (104) 1.27
45 (113) 1.07
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In-vehicle Sensor CircuitBJS000GD
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
In-vehicle Sensor
The in-vehicle sensor is located on instrument driver lower panel. It
converts variations in temperature of compartment air drawn from
the aspirator into a resistance value. It is then input into the unified
meter and A/C amp.
Aspirator
The aspirator is located on driver’s side of heater & cooling unit
assembly. It produces vacuum pressure due to air discharged from
the heater & cooling unit assembly, continuously taking compartment
air in the aspirator.
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4. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN IN-VEHICLE SENSOR AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C
AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between in-vehicle sensor harness connector
M29 terminal 1 and unified meter and A/C amp. harness con-
nector M45 terminal 40.
4. Check continuity between in-vehicle sensor harness connector
M29 terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> 1. Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
2. Go to self-diagnosis AT C - 4 7 , "
FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" and perform self-
diagnosis STEP-2. Confirm that code No. 20 is displayed.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
COMPONENT INSPECTION
In-vehicle Sensor
After disconnecting in-vehicle sensor connector M29, measure resis-
tance between terminals 1 and 2 at sensor side. Refer to the table
below.
If NG, replace in-vehicle sensor.1 – 40 : Continuity should exist.
1 – Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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Temperature °C (°F) Resistance kΩ
−15 (5) 12.73
−10 (14) 9.92
−5 (23) 7.80
0 (32) 6.19
5 (41) 4.95
10 (50) 3.99
15 (59) 3.24
20 (68) 2.65
25 (77) 2.19
30 (86) 1.81
35 (95) 1.51
40 (104) 1.27
45 (113) 1.07
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Intake Sensor CircuitBJS000GF
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Intake Sensor
The intake sensor is located on the heater & cooling unit assembly. It
converts temperature of air after it passes through the evaporator
into a resistance value which is then input to the unified meter and A/
C amp.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Intake sensor circuit is open or shorted. (24 or −24 is
indicated on unified meter and A/C amp. as a result of performing
self-diagnosis STEP-2.)
1. CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN INTAKE SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect intake sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between intake sensor harness connector M256
terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4.
2. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN INTAKE SENSOR AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between intake sensor harness connector
M256 terminal 2 and unified meter and A/C amp. harness con-
nector M45 terminal 49.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
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