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ATC-60
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Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Front Air ControlEJ S00 2CD
SYMPTOM: A/C system does not come on.
INSPECTION FLOW
*1AT C - 6 0 , "Power Supply and Ground
Circuit for Front Air Control"
*2ATC-56, "Operational Check (Front)"
or AT C - 5 9 , "
Operational Check
(Rear)"
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Front Air Control
The front air control has a built-in microcomputer which processes
information sent from various sensors needed for air conditioner
operation. The air mix door motors, mode door motor, intake door
motor, defroster door motor, blower motor and compressor are then
controlled.
The front air control is unitized with control mechanisms. When the
various switches and temperature dials are operated, data is input to
the front air control.
Self-diagnostic functions are also built into the front air control to pro-
vide quick check of malfunctions in the auto air conditioner system.
Potentio Temperature Control (PTC)
There are two PTCs (passenger and driver) built into the front air
control. They can be set at an interval of 0.5°C (1.0°F) in the 18°C
(65°F) to 30°C (85°F) temperature range by rotating the temperature
dial. The set temperature is displayed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR A/C SYSTEM
SYMPTOM: A/C system does not come on.
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1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS FOR FRONT AIR CONTROL
1. Disconnect front air control connector M49.
2. Check voltage between front air control harness connector M49
terminals 14 (Y/G) and 22 (Y/R), and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check 10A fuses [No. 8 and 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)]. Refer to PG-76, "
FUSE BLOCK-
JUNCTION BOX(J/B)" .
If fuses are OK, check harness for open circuit. Repair or replace as necessary.
If fuses are NG, replace fuse and check harness for short circuit. Repair or replace as neces-
sary.
2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR FRONT AIR CONTROL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between front air control harness connector
M49 terminal 1 (B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace front air control. Refer to ATC-135, "FRONT
AIR CONTROL" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Terminals Ignition switch position
(+)
(-) OFF ACC ON Front air
control
connectorTerminal No.
(Wire color)
M4914 (Y/G)
GroundApprox. 0V Approx. 0VBattery
voltage
22 (Y/R)Battery
voltageBattery
voltageBattery
voltage
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1 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Mode Door Motor CircuitEJS002CE
SYMPTOM:
Air outlet does not change.
Mode door motor does not operate normally.
INSPECTION FLOW
*1ATC-29, "Discharge Air Flow"*2AT C - 5 6 , "Operational Check
(Front)"
*3AT C - 5 3 , "A/C System Self-diagnosis
Function"
*4ATC-55, "SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE
CHART"
*5AT C - 6 5 , "DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE FOR MODE DOOR
MOTOR"
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Component Parts
Mode door control system components are:
Front air control
Mode door motor
PBR (built into mode door motor)
In-vehicle sensor
Ambient sensor
Optical sensor
Intake sensor
System Operation
The mode door position (vent, B/L, foot, defrost/floor, and defrost) is set by the front air control by means of the
mode door motor. When a mode door position is selected on the front air control, voltage is applied to one cir-
cuit of the mode door motor while ground is applied to the other circuit, causing the mode door motor to rotate.
The direction of rotation is determined by which circuit has voltage applied to it, and which one has ground
applied to it. The front air control monitors the mode door position by measuring the voltage signal on the PBR
circuit.
In AUTO mode the mode door position is set by the front air control which determines the proper position
based on inputs from the in-vehicle sensor, ambient sensor, optical sensor, intake sensor, and the temperature
selected by the driver or passenger.
Mode Door Control Specification
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Mode Door Motor
The mode door motor is attached to the heater & cooling unit. It
rotates so that air is discharged from the outlet as indicated by the
front air control. Motor rotation is conveyed to a link which activates
the mode door.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MODE DOOR MOTOR
1. CHECK RESULT FROM FRONT AIR CONTROL SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Self-diagnosis code 92 is present. Refer to ATC-53, "
A/C System Self-diagnosis Function" .
YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUITS FOR MODE DOOR MOTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front air control connector M49 and mode door
motor connector M142.
3. Check continuity between front air control harness connector
M49 terminal 5 (BR/W) and mode door motor connector M142
terminal 5 (BR/W) and between front air control harness con-
nector M49 terminal 6 (P/L) and mode door motor connector
M142 terminal 6 (P/L).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace mode door motor. Refer to ATC-152, "Removal and Installation" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness as necessary.
3. CHECK PBR REFERENCE SIGNAL VOLTAGE
1. Disconnect mode door motor connector M142.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between mode door motor harness connector
M142 terminal 3 (Y) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 4.
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5 - 5 : Continuity should exist.
6 - 6 : Continuity should exist.
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3 - Ground : Approx. 5V
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4. CHECK PBR REFERENCE VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BETWEEN MODE DOOR AND FRONT AIR CONTROL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front air control connector M49.
3. Check continuity between mode door motor harness connector
M142 terminal 3 (Y) and front air control harness connector M49
terminal 2 (Y).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace front air control. Refer to ATC-135, "FRONT
AIR CONTROL" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness as necessary.
5. CHECK PBR GROUND REFERENCE CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front air control connector M49.
3. Check continuity between mode door motor harness connector
M142 terminal 1 (P) and front air control harness connector M49
terminal 15 (P).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair or replace harness as necessary.
6. CHECK PBR FEEDBACK SIGNAL
1. Reconnect front air control connector and mode door motor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between front air control harness connector M49
terminal 16 (GR) and ground.
4. Press mode switch through all modes.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace front air control. Refer to ATC-135, "FRONT
AIR CONTROL" .
NG >> GO TO 7.
7. CHECK PBR FEEDBACK CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect mode door motor connector M142 and front air con-
trol harness connector M49.
3. Check continuity between mode door motor harness connector
M142 terminal 2 (GR) and front air control harness connector
M49 terminal 16 (GR).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace mode door motor. Refer to ATC-152, "MODE
DOOR MOTOR" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness as necessary.3 - 2 : Continuity should exist.
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1 - 15 : Continuity should exist.
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16 - Ground : Approx. 0 - 5V
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2 - 16 : Continuity should exist.
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Air Mix Door Motor CircuitEJS002CF
SYMPTOM:
Discharge air temperature does not change.
Air mix door motor does not operate.
INSPECTION FLOW
*1ATC-56, "Operational Check (Front)"
or AT C - 5 9 , "
Operational Check
(Rear)"
*2AT C - 5 3 , "A/C System Self-diagno-
sis Function"
*3AT C - 5 5 , "SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE
CHART"
*4ATC-69, "DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR
MOTOR (DRIVER)"
*5AT C - 7 1 , "DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR
MOTOR (PASSENGER)"
*6AT C - 7 3 , "DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR
MOTOR (REAR)"
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