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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-41
INSPECTION
1) Check evaporator fins for blockage. If found clogged, use com-
pressed air to clean the fins.
CAUTION:
Do not use water for cleaning of evaporator.
Be careful not to damage evaporator fins. If evaporator
fin is bent, straighten it by using a screwdriver or pair of
pliers. If any leakage is found from fitting or tube, repair
or replace evaporator.
2) Check inlet and outlet fittings for crack or scratch. Repair them
as required.
REASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal and disassembly sequence to install cooling
unit, noting the following points.
Install uniformly the evaporator packing to dash panel hole for
expansion valve.
Adjust fresh air control cable, refer to ªHEATER CONTROL
LEVER ASSEMBLYº in Section 1A.
2) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªEnabling Air Bag Systemº in
Section 10B.
3) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.
NOTE:
When the thermistor removed, it should be reinstalled in
original position.
If cooling unit or evaporator is replaced, pour 25 cc of refrig-
erating oil to compressor suction-side.
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3. Pipe clamp
1B-42 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
EXPANSION VALVE
INSPECTION
Refer to ªTroubleshooting Procedure Using Manifold Gauge Setº in
this section.
REMOVAL
1) Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equipment.
Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment. The
amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the
same amount added to the system.
2) Remove front grill.
3) Disconnect suction pipe (1), and liquid pipe (2) from evaporator
(Cooling unit).
CAUTION:
As soon as above hose and pipe are disconnected, cap
opened fittings so that moisture and dust may not enter
cooling unit.
4) Disconnect suction pipe, and liquid pipe from suction hose (1)
and condenser outlet pipe (2).
5) Remove pipe clamp then remove suction pipe and liquid pipe.
6) Remove expansion valve (1).
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal sequence to install expansion valve.
2) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.
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1. Evaporator thermistorTemperature
Resistance ( )
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-43
A / C EVAPORATOR THERMISTOR
(EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR)
A thermistor is a temperature sensor to sense the temperature of
air discharged from evaporator. The electrical characteristic is
shown in the figure.
When temperature is lower than preset temperature, amplifier
makes magnet clutch turn off to prevent evaporator from frosting.
INSPECTION
Check resistance between A / C evaporator thermistor (1) termi-
nals.
If check results are as not specified, replace thermistor.
Sensor Temperature
Resistance
0C, 32F7.0 ± 7.7 k
25C, 77F2.1 ± 2.4 k
REMOVAL
Refer to ªCOOLING UNIT (EVAPORATOR)º in this section.
INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal sequence to install thermistor.
2) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªENABLING AIR BAG SYS-
TEMº in Section 10B.
3) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.
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7B1-4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T)
ItemSpecifications
Torque
conver-
terType
Stall torque ratio3-element, 1-step, 2-phase type (with TCC (lock-up)
mechanism)
2.4 (G16 engine) 2.0 (J20 engine) 1.9 (H25 engine)
Oil
pumpType
Drive systemTrochoid type oil pump
Engine driven
TypeForward 4-step, reverse 1-step planetary gear type
Shift position
ªPº range Gear in neutral, output shaft fixed,engine start
ªRº range Reverse
ªNº range Gear in neutral, engine start
ªDº range Forward 1st 2nd 3rd 4th (O / D)
(O / D ON) automatic gear change
ªDº range Forward 1st 2nd 3rd
(O / D OFF) automatic gear change
ª2º range (Normal mode) Forward 1st 2nd 3rd automatic gear
change
(Power mode) Forward 2nd 3rd automatic gear
change and fixed at 2nd gear
ªLº range Forward 1st 2nd 3rd reduction, and fixed at 1st gear
GearEngine typeG16 engineJ20 / H25 engines
change
device1st (low gear)2.8262.826device2nd (second gear)1.4931.493
Gear3rd (top gear)1.0001.000Gear
ratio4th (overdrive
4th gear)0.7300.689
Reverse (reverse
Reverse gear)2.7032.703
Control elements
Wet type multi-disc clutch 3 sets. . . . . . . . . .
Wet type multi-disc brake 4 sets. . . . . . . . . .
One-way clutch 3 sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TransferHi: 1.000 Lo: 1.816 (4WD model only)
Final gear reduction
ratio (Differential)5.125 (G16 engine) 4.875 (J20 / H25 engines)
Lubrica-
tionLubrication systemForce feed system by oil pump
CoolingCooling systemRadiator assisted cooling (water-cooled)
Fluid usedAn equivalent of DEXRONIII
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-31
Brake pedal Released Depressed
Voltage 0 VBattery
voltage
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-1 (NO TCC LOCK-UP OCCURS)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
PCM turns TCC solenoid OFF under any of the following conditions.
Brake pedal switch: ON
4WD LOW switch: ON
Cruise control module: TCC OFF command signal is output (if equipped).
ECT: ECT < 30C (86F)
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident
and very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
Road test should be carried out with 2 person, a driver and tester, on a level road.
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Was ªAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLEº performed?Go to Step 2.Go to ªAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW
TABLEº.
2ECT check:
(1) Warm up engine to normal operating
temperature.
(2) Check ECT using scan tool.
Is ECT more than 30C (86F)?Go to Step 3.Faulty ECT sensor, its
circuit or engine cooling
system.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.
3Perform running test under the following
conditions and check voltage between
C51-1-8 (G16 / J20 engines) or C51-1-2 (H25
engine) terminal of PCM coupler and ground.
Normal mode in ªDº range.
Transfer ª2Hº position.
Cruise control is not operated (if equipped).
Brake pedal released.
Drive vehicle with TCC ON condition
referring to ªTCC lock-up diagramº in
this section.
Is it battery voltage?Faulty TCC solenoid
valve, its circuit or
transmission.Go to Step 4.
4Is vehicle equipped with H25 engine?Go to Step 5.Go to Step 6.
5Brake switch signal inspection:
(1) With ignition switch ON, check voltage
between E61-31 terminal of PCM coupler
terminal and ground.
Is the result as specified?Go to Step 6.Faulty brake pedal switch
or its circuit.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4 A / T) 7B1-33
O / D cut
switchOFF ON
VoltageBattery
voltage0 V
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLE A-2 (NO GEAR SHIFT TO O / D)
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
PCM does not shift to O / D gear under any of the following conditions.
O / D cut switch: ON
4WD LOW switch: ON
Cruise control module: O / D OFF command signal is output (if equipped).
ECT: ECT < 30C (86F)
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident
and very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
Road test should be carried out with 2 person, a driver and tester, on a level road.
STEPACTIONYESNO
1Was ªAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW TABLEº performed?Go to Step 2.Go to ªAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
DIAGNOSTIC FLOW
TABLEº.
2ECT check:
(1) Warm up engine to normal operating
temperature.
(2) Check ECT using scan tool.
Is ECT more than 30C (86F)?Go to Step 3.Faulty ECT sensor,
its circuit or engine
cooling system.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.
3Perform running test under the following
conditions and check voltage between
C51-1-2 (G16 / J20 engines) or C51-1-6 (H25
engine) terminal of PCM coupler and ground,
C51-1-1 terminal of PCM coupler and ground.
O / D cut switch OFF (ªO / D OFFº lamp OFF).
Normal mode in ªDº range.
Transfer ª2Hº position.
Cruise control is not operated (if equipped).
Drive vehicle with 4th gear condition
referring to ªGear shift diagramº in this
section.
Is each voltage about 0 V?Faulty shift solenoid
valve, its circuit or
transmission.ªGº wire or ªG / Rº wire
shorted to power circuit.
If OK, go to Step 4.
4O / D cut switch signal inspection:
(1) With ignition switch ON, check voltage
between E61-33 (G16 / J20 engines) or
E61-14 (H25 engine) terminal of PCM
coupler and ground.
Is the result as specified?Go to Step 5.Faulty O / D cut switch or
its circuit.
If OK, substitute a known-
good PCM and recheck.
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