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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
ATC-87
C
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MA
B
AT C
High-pressure Side is Too High and Low-pressure Side is Too Low.
High-pressure Side is Too Low and Low-pressure Side is Too High.
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
High-pressure side is too high and
low-pressure side is too low.
Upper side of condenser and
high-pressure side are hot,
however, liquid tank is not so
hot.High-pressure tube or parts
located between compressor
and condenser are clogged or
crushed.
lCheck and repair or replace
malfunctioning parts.
lCheck lubricant for contami-
nation.
AC360A
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
packingsReplace compressor.
No temperature difference
between high and low-pres-
sure sidesCompressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
¯
Damaged inside compressor
packings.Replace compressor.
AC356A
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ATC-88
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too Low.
Low-pressure Side Sometimes Becomes Negative.
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too low.
lThere is a big temperature
difference between receiver
drier outlet and inlet. Outlet
temperature is extremely
low.
lLiquid tank inlet and expan-
sion valve are frosted.Liquid tank inside is slightly
clogged.
lReplace desiccant assem-
bly.
lCheck lubricant for contami-
nation.
lTemperature of expansion
valve inlet is extremely low
as compared with areas
near liquid tank.
lExpansion valve inlet may
be frosted.
lTemperature difference
occurs somewhere in high-
pressure sideHigh-pressure pipe located
between receiver drier and
expansion valve is clogged.
lCheck and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
lCheck lubricant for contami-
nation.
Expansion valve and liquid
tank are warm or only cool
when touched.Low refrigerant charge
¯
Leaking fittings or componentsCheck refrigerant for leaks.
Refer to Checking Refrigerant
Leaks,AT C - 1 4 0
.
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.
¯
1. Improper expansion valve
adjustment
2. Malfunctioning thermal
valve
3. Outlet and inlet may be
clogged.
lRemove foreign particles by
using compressed air.
lCheck 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.
lCheck and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
lCheck lubricant for contami-
nation.
Air flow volume is not enough
or is too low.Evaporator is frozen.
lCheck intake sensor circuit.
lReplace compressor.
AC353A
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Low-pressure side sometimes
becomes negative.
lAir conditioning system
does not function and does
not cyclically cool the com-
partment air.
lThe system constantly func-
tions for a certain period of
time after compressor is
stopped and restarted.Refrigerant does not dis-
charge cyclically.
¯
Moisture is frozen at expan-
sion valve outlet and inlet.
¯
Water is mixed with refriger-
ant.
lDrain water from refrigerant
or replace refrigerant.
lReplace desiccant assy.
AC354A
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
ATC-89
C
D
E
F
G
H
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MA
B
AT C
Low-pressure Side Becomes Negative.
Insufficient HeatingEJS001H7
SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Low-pressure side becomes nega-
tive.
Liquid tank or front/rear side of
expansion valve's pipe is
frosted or dewed.High-pressure side is closed
and refrigerant does not flow.
¯
Expansion valve or liquid tank
is frosted.Leave the system at rest until
no frost is present. Start it
again to check whether or not
the problem is caused by
water or foreign particles.
lIf water is the cause, initially
cooling is okay. Then the
water freezes causing a
blockage. Drain water from
refrigerant or replace refrig-
erant.
lIf due to foreign particles,
remove expansion valve
and remove the particles
with dry and compressed air
(not shop air).
lIf either of the above meth-
ods cannot correct the prob-
lem, replace expansion
valve.
lReplace desiccant assy.
lCheck lubricant for contami-
nation.
AC362A
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ATC-90
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
INSPECTION FLOW
*1 Operational checkAT C - 5 1*6 Self-diagnosisAT C -4 2, see No.14. *10 Thermostat,CO-21QR engine;CO-
42YD engine
*2 Self-diagnosisAT C -4 2
, see No.1. *7 LAN system circuitAT C - 5 6*11CO-9, "Changing Engine Coolant"QR
engine;CO-30, "
ENGINE COOLANT"
YD engine
*3 Self-diagnosisAT C - 4 2
, see No.5. *8 Blower motor circuitAT C - 6 7*12CO-9, "ENGINE COOLANT"QR
engine;CO-30, "
ENGINE COOLANT"
YD engine
*4 Self-diagnosisAT C - 4 2
, see No.7. *9 Air mix door motor circuitAT C - 6 1*13CO-13, "CHECKING RADIATOR
CAP"QR engine;CO-34, "Checking
Radiator Cap"YD ENGINE
*5 Air mix door motor circuitAT C - 6 1
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
ATC-91
C
D
E
F
G
H
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MA
B
AT C
NoiseEJS001H8
SYMPTOM: Noise
INSPECTION FLOW
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ATC-92
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Self-diagnosis
EJS001H9
Symptom: Self-diagnosis can not be performed.
INSPECTION FLOW
Memory FunctionEJS001HA
Symptom: Memory function does not operate.
*1ATC-129, "Removal and Installation
for Compressor Clutch"
*3AT C - 2 1 , "Maintenance of Lubricant
Quantity in Compressor"
*5EM-13, "Checking Drive Belts"QR
engine;EM-110, "
Checking Drive
Belts"YD engine
*2ATC-132, "
Inspection"*4 Operational checkAT C - 5 1
*1 Main power supply and body ground
circuit.PG-3*2 Ambient sensor circuit.AT C - 9 3*3 In-vehicle sensor circuit .AT C - 9 5
*4 sunload sensor circuit.AT C - 9 8*5 Intake sensor circuit.AT C - 1 0 1*6 Air mix door motor.AT C - 6 1
*7 Operational check.AT C - 5 1*8 Symptom table.AT C -3 0*9 Operational checkAT C - 5 1
RJIA0551E
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
ATC-93
C
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E
F
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K
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MA
B
AT C
INSPECTION FLOW
Ambient Sensor CircuitEJS001HB
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 auto amplifier.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS
The automatic amplifier includes a processing circuit for the ambient sensor input. However, when the temper-
ature detected by the ambient sensor increases quickly, the processing circuit retards the auto amp. function.
It only allows the auto amp. to recognize an ambient temperature increase of 0.33°C(0.6°F) per 100 seconds.
As an example, consider stopping for a cup of coffee after high speed driving. Although the actual ambient
temperature 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.
*1 Main power supply and body ground
circuit.PG-3*2 Operational check.AT C - 5 1*3 Self-diagnosis.AT C - 4 2
*4 A/C system circuit.AT C - 5 3
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ATC-94
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
SYMPTOM: Ambient sensor circuit is open or shorted. (21 or -21 is
indicated on auto amp. As a result of conducting Self-diagnosis
STEP 2.)
1.CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR AND GROUND
Disconnect ambient sensor harness connector.
Ye s o r N o
Yes >>GOTO2.
No >> GO TO 4.
2.CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR CIRCUIT BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR AND AUTO AMP. (LCU)
Disconnect auto amp. (LCU) harness connector.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
3.CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR
Refer toATC-95, "
Ambient Sensor"
OK or NG
OK >> 1. Replace auto amp. (LCU).
2. Go to self-diagnosis procedureATC-42, "
Self-diagnosis Function"and perform self-diagnosis
STEP-2.Confirm that code No. 20 is displayed.
NG >> Replace ambient sensor.
RHA051GD
Te r m i n a l s
Voltag e (+)
(-)
ConnectorTerminal (Wire
color)
E38 1 (R/B) Ground Approx. 5V
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Te r m i n a l s
Continuity
ConnectorTerminal (Wire
color)ConnectorTerminal (Wire
color)
E38 2 (B/Y) M53 24 (B/Y) Yes
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