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Magnet Clutch CircuitAJS0014Y
SYMPTOM: Magnet clutch does not engage.
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*1ATC-113, "Intake Sensor Circuit".*2ATC-104, "Ambient Sensor Circuit".*3AT C - 5 4 , "FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 13.
*4ATC-85, "
DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE FOR MAGNET CLUTCH".*5ATC-96, "
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FOR UNUSUAL PRESSURE".*6AT C - 6 1 , "
Operational Check".
*7ATC-54, "
FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 4 to 6.*8ATC-42, "
SYMPTOM TABLE".
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Unified meter and A/C amp. controls compressor operation by ambient temperature, 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 ambi-
ent sensor and intake sensor.
When ambient temperature is higher than −2°C (28°F), the compres-
sor turns ON. The compressor turns OFF when ambient temperature
is lower than −5°C (23°F).
When intake air temperature is higher than 1°C (34°F), the compres-
sor turns ON. The compressor turns OFF when intake air tempera-
ture is lower than −5°C (23°F).
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET CLUTCH
SYMPTOM: Magnet clutch does not engage when A/C switch is ON.
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1. CHECK INTAKE SENSOR CIRCUIT
Check ambient sensor and intake sensor. Refer to AT C - 5 4 , "
FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" ,
see No. 9 and 11.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >>
Malfunctioning ambient sensor: Refer to ATC-104, "Ambient Sensor Circuit" .
Malfunctioning intake sensor: Refer to AT C - 11 3 , "Intake Sensor Circuit" .
2. PERFORM AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Refer to PG-24, "
Auto Active Test" .
Does the magnet clutch operate?
YES >>WITH CONSULT-II
GO TO 5.
WITHOUT CONSULT-II
GO TO 6.
NO >> Check 10A fuse (No. 79, located in IPDM E/R), and GO TO 3.
3. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND COMPRESSOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and compressor (magnet
clutch) connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E8 ter-
minal 33 (L) and compressor harness connector F2 terminal 1
(L).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
4. CHECK MAGNET CLUTCH CIRCUIT
Check for operation sound when applying battery voltage direct cur-
rent to terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NG >> Replace magnet clutch. Refer to ATC-143, "
Removal
and Installation of Compressor Clutch" .
33 – 1 : Continuity should exist.
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5. CHECK BCM INPUT (COMPRESSOR ON) SIGNAL
Check compressor ON/OFF signal. Refer to AT C - 4 0 , "
CONSULT-II" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> GO TO 6.
6. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN BCM AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector and unified meter and A/C amp.
connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M3 terminal
27 (R/Y) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector
M57 terminal 42 (R/Y).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
7. CHECK VOLTAGE FOR UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. (COMPRESSOR ON SIGNAL)
1. Reconnect BCM connector and unified meter and A/C amp.
connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M57 terminal 42 (R/Y) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG-1 >> If the voltage is approx. 5V when A/C switch is ON: Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
NG-2 >> If the voltage is approx. 0V when A/C switch is OFF: Replace BCM.A/C SW ON : AIR COND SW ON
A/C SW OFF : AIR COND SW OFF
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Terminals
Condition Voltage (+)
(−) Unified meter
and A/C amp.
connectorTerminal No.
(wire color)
M57 42 (R/Y) GroundA/C switch: ON Approx. 0V
A/C switch: OFF Approx. 5V
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8. CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Start the engine.
2. Check voltage of refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to EC-125, "
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data
Monitor" (VQ35DE) or EC-775, "CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor" (VK45DE).
WITHOUT CONSULT-II
1. Start the engine.
2. Check voltage between ECM harness connector F101 terminal
70 (L/R) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >>WITH CONSULT-II
GO TO 9.
WITHOUT CONSULT-II
GO TO 10.
NG >> Refer to EC-609, "
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR" (VQ35DE) or EC-1287, "REFRIGER-
ANT PRESSURE SENSOR" (VK45DE).
9. CHECK BCM INPUT (FAN ON) SIGNAL
Check FAN ON/OFF signal. Refer to AT C - 4 0 , "
CONSULT-II" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG >> GO TO 10.
10. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN BCM AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector and unified meter and A/C amp.
connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M3 terminal
28 (BR/Y) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector
M57 terminal 57 (BR/Y).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage (+)
(−)
ECM con-
nectorTerminal No.
(wire color)
F101 70 (L/R) Ground A/C switch: ON Approx. 1 - 4V
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FAN SW ON :FAN ON SIG ON
FAN SW OFF :FAN ON SIG OFF
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28 – 57 : Continuity should exist.
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11 . CHECK VOLTAGE FOR UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. (FAN ON SIGNAL)
1. Reconnect BCM connector and unified meter and A/C amp.
connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M57 terminal 57 (BR/Y) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG-1 >> If the voltage is approx. 5V when blower motor is ON: Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
NG-2 >> If the voltage is approx. 0V when blower motor is OFF: Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-15, "
Removal
and Installation of BCM" .
12. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION
Check CAN communication. Refer to BCS-14, "
CAN Communication Inspection Using CONSULT-II (Self-
Diagnosis)" .
BCM – ECM
ECM – IPDM E/R
ECM – Unified meter and A/C amp.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part(s).
Terminals
Condition Voltage (+)
(-) Unified meter
and A/C amp.
connectorTerminal No.
(wire color)
M57 57 (BR/Y) GroundA/C switch: ON
(Blower motor
operates)Approx. 0V
OFF switch: ON
(A/C system:
OFF)Approx. 5V
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
The refrigerant pressure sensor is attached to the condenser.
Make sure that the A/C refrigerant pressure and the sensor output
voltage are within the specified range as shown in the A/C operating
condition figure. Refer to EC-609, "
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
SENSOR" (VQ35DE) or EC-1287, "REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
SENSOR" (VK45DE).
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Insufficient CoolingAJS0014Z
SYMPTOM: Insufficient cooling
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