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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR WATER VALVE
1. CHECK WATER VALVE RELAY POWER INPUT CIRCUITS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect water valve relay connector M7.
3. Check voltage between water valve relay harness connector ter-
minals and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
2. CHECK WATER VALVE CONTROL
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select MAX A/C with mode switch.
3. Check continuity between water valve relay harness connector
M7 terminal 1 (W/G) and ground, as MAX A/C is switched OFF
and ON.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK WATER VALVE CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front air control connector M50.
3. Check continuity between water valve relay harness connector
M7 terminal 1 (W/G) and front air control harness connector
M50 terminal 29 (W/G).
4. Check continuity between water valve relay harness connector
M7 terminal 1 (W/G) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace front air control. Refer to ATC-147, "FRONT AIR CONTROL" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Terminals Ignition switch position
(+)
(-) OFF ON Water valve
relay con-
nectorTe r m i n a l N o .
(Wire color)
M72 (Y/R)
GroundBattery voltage Battery voltage
3 (Y/G) 0V Battery voltage
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Condition Continuity (+)
(-) Water valve
relay con-
nectorTe r m i n a l N o .
(Wire color)
M7 1 (W/G) GroundMAX A/C: ON Yes
MAX A/C: OFF No
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1 - 29 : Continuity should exist.
1 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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4. CHECK WATER VALVE RELAY
Check water valve relay. Refer to ATC-136, "
Wat er Va lve Relay" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5
NG >> Replace water valve relay.
5. CHECK WATER VALVE GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect water valve connector F68.
3. Check continuity between water valve harness connector F68
terminal - (B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
6. CHECK WATER VALVE POWER CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity between water valve relay connector terminal 5
(Y/L) and water valve connector F68 terminal + (Y/L)
2. Check continuity between water valve relay harness connector
M7 terminal 5 (Y/L) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace water valve.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.(-) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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5 - + : Continuity should exist.
5 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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ATC-136
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
Water Valve R elay
Check continuity between terminals by supplying 12 volts and
ground to coil side terminals of relay.
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Ambient Sensor CircuitEJS003Y2
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Ambient Sensor
The ambient sensor is attached on the radiator core support (left
side). It detects ambient temperature and converts it into a value
which is then input into the front air control.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS
The front air control includes a processing circuit for the ambient sensor input. However, when the tempera-
ture detected by the ambient sensor increases quickly, the processing circuit retards the front air control func-
tion. It only allows the front air control to recognize an ambient temperature increase of 0.33°C (0.6°F) per 100
seconds.
This prevents constant adjustments due to momentary conditions, such as stopping 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, loca-
tion of the ambient sensor.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Ambient sensor circuit is open or shorted. Using the
CONSULT-II, DTC B257B or B257C is displayed. Without a CON-
SULT-II, code 40 or 41 is indicated on front air control as a result of
conducting the front air control self-diagnosis.
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 E1
terminal 1 (P) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4.
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1 - Ground : Approx. 5V
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2. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR AND FRONT AIR CONTROL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front air control connector.
3. Check continuity between ambient sensor harness connector
E1 terminal 1 (P) and front air control harness connector M49
terminal 17 (P).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
3. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR
Refer to ATC-137, "
Ambient Sensor Circuit" .
OK or NG
OK >> 1. Replace front air control. Refer to ATC-147, "FRONT AIR CONTROL"
2. Go to self-diagnosis AT C - 5 5 , "A/C System Self-diagnosis Function" and perform self-diagno-
sis.
NG >> 1. Replace ambient sensor.
2. Go to self-diagnosis AT C - 5 5 , "
A/C System Self-diagnosis Function" and perform self-diagno-
sis.
4. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR AND FRONT AIR CONTROL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front air control connector.
3. Check continuity between ambient sensor harness connector
E1 terminal 2 (V/R) and front air control harness connector M49
terminal 21 (V/R).
4. Check continuity between ambient sensor harness connector
E1 terminal 2 (V/R) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> 1. Replace front air control. Refer to ATC-147, "FRONT AIR CONTROL"
2. Go to self-diagnosis AT C - 5 5 , "A/C System Self-diagnosis Function" and perform self-diagno-
sis.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.1 - 17 : Continuity should exist.
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2 - 21 : Continuity should exist.
2 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
Ambient Sensor
After disconnecting ambient sensor connector E1, measure resis-
tance between terminals 1 and 2 at sensor component side, using
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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ATC-140
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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In-vehicle Sensor CircuitEJS003Y3
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
In-vehicle Sensor
The in-vehicle sensor is located on instrument lower driver panel. It
converts variations in temperature of passenger compartment air
(drawn in through the integrated fan) into a resistance value. It is
then input into the front air control.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE SENSOR
SYMPTOM: in-vehicle sensor circuit is open or shorted. Using the
CONSULT-II, DTC B2578 or B2579 is displayed. Without a CON-
SULT-II, code 30 or 31 is indicated on front air control as a result of
conducting the front air control self-diagnosis.
1. CHECK IN-VEHICLE SENSOR CIRCUIT
Are diagnostic codes 30, 31 or DTC B2578, B2579 present?
YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN IN-VEHICLE SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect in-vehicle sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between in-vehicle sensor harness connector
M32 terminal 4 (LG/R) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 5.
3. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN IN-VEHICLE SENSOR AND FRONT AIR CONTROL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front air control connector M49.
3. Check continuity between in-vehicle sensor harness connector
M32 terminal 1 (V/R) and front air control harness connector
M49 terminal 21 (V/R).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
4. CHECK IN-VEHICLE SENSOR
Refer to ATC-145, "
Intake Sensor Circuit" .
OK or NG
OK >> 1. Replace front air control. Refer to ATC-147, "FRONT AIR CONTROL" .
2. Go to AT C - 5 5 , "
A/C System Self-diagnosis Function" and perform self-diagnosis.
NG >> 1. Replace in-vehicle sensor. Refer to ATC-149, "
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR" .
2. Go to AT C - 5 5 , "
A/C System Self-diagnosis Function" and perform self-diagnosis.
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4 - Ground : Approx. 5V.
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1 - 21 : Continuity should exist.
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