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STEP 9. Measure the voltage at A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X.
The top and bottom of the A/C compressor connector are
difficult to identify. Prior to inspection, confirm the triangle
mark on the relay box.
(1) Disconnect A/C compressor connector B-18X and measure
the voltage at the relay box side.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Measure the voltage between terminal 2 and ground.
The measured value should be approximately 12 volts
(battery positive voltage).
Q: Is the measured voltage approx. 12 volts?
YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Go to Step 10.
STEP 10. Check the wiring harness between A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 2) and
the ignition switch (IG2).
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NOTE: Also check intermediate connector A-13, junction block
connectors C-214 and C-215 for loose, corroded, or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If inter-
mediate connector A-13, junction block connector C-214 or
C-215 is damaged, repair or replace the connector as
described in GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X (terminal 2) and the ignition
switch (IG2) in good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
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STEP 11. Measure the voltage at A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X.
The top and bottom of the A/C compressor connector are
difficult to identify. Prior to inspection, confirm the triangle
mark on the relay box.
(1) Disconnect A/C compressor connector B-18X and measure
the voltage at the wiring harness side.
(2) Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and ground.
The measured value should be approximately 12 volts
(battery positive voltage).
Q: Is the measured voltage approx. 12 volts?
YES : Go to Step 13.
NO : Go to Step 12.
STEP 12. Check the wiring harness between A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 1) and
the battery.
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NOTE: Also check intermediate connector A-13 for loose, cor-
roded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the
connector. If intermediate connector A-13 is damaged, repair or
replace the connector as described in GROUP 00E, Harness
Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X (terminal 1) and the battery in
good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 13. Check the wiring harness between A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 4) and
A/C compressor assembly connector B-28 (terminal 1).
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X (terminal 4) and A/C compressor
connector B-28 (terminal 1) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
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STEP 14. Check the wiring harness between powertrain
control module connector B-20 (terminal 6) and A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 3).
Q: Is the wiring harness between powertrain control
module connector B-20 (terminal 6) and A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 3) in
good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 15. Check A/C-ECU connector C-15 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is A/C-ECU connector C-15 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 16.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Refer to GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2. Check
that the air conditioning works normally.
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STEP 17. Check the wiring harness between A/C
compressor clutch relay connector B-18X (terminal 4) and
A/C-ECU connector C-15 (terminal 10).
NOTE: Also check intermediate connectors A-13 and C-23 for
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed
back in the connector. If intermediate connector A-13 or C-23 is
damaged, repair or replace the connector as described in
GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C compressor clutch
relay connector B-18X (terminal 4) and A/C-ECU
connector C-15 (terminal 10) in good condition?
YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use
Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points
How to
Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions P.00-14.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
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STEP 18. Check the air conditioning compressor clutch
operation.
Connect the compressor connector terminal to the battery posi-
tive (+) terminal and ground the battery’s negative (-) terminal
to the compressor unit. At that time, the air conditioning com-
pressor clutch should make a definite operating sound.
Q: Can the sound (click) of the air conditioning
compressor clutch operation be heard?
YES : Go to Step 19.
NO : Replace the compressor magnet clutch. Check that
the air conditioning works normally.
STEP 19. Check the air thermo sensor.
Measure the resistance between connector terminals 1 and 2
under at least two different temperatures. The resistance val-
ues should generally match those in the graph.
NOTE: The temperature at the check should not exceed the
range in the graph.
Q: Is the air thermo sensor in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 20.
NO : Replace the air thermo sensor. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 20. Check the ambient air temperature sensor.
Measure the resistance between the sensor terminals under at
least two temperatures. The resistance values should meet the
values shown.
NOTE: The temperature should be within the shown range.
Q: Is the ambient air temperature sensor in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 22.
NO : Replace the ambient air temperature sensor. Check
that the air conditioning works normally.
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Temperature
setting23 Temperature setting
actualIgnition switch: ON The actual setting
corresponds with
diagnostic tool
display.
Vehicle speed 26 Actual vehicle speed Ignition switch: ON The vehicle speed
corresponds with
diagnostic tool
display.
A/C compressor
drive request27 Compressor clutch Engine: ON
Compressor:
ONDiagnostic tool
indication: "ON"
Compressor:
OFFDiagnostic tool
indication: "OFF"
Illumination 15 Display lighting Ignition switch: ON
Lights: ON
Diagnostic tool
indication: "ON"
Lights: OFF
Diagnostic tool
indication: "OFF"
Engine speed 23 Actual engine speed Engine: ON The engine speed
corresponds with
diagnostic tool
display.
In/out air select
switch state3 In/out air select
switch Ignition switch: ON In/out air
switch: ONDiagnostic tool
indication: "pressed"
In/out air
switch: OFFDiagnostic tool
indication: "release"
Rear defogger
relay72 Rear defogger relay Ignition switch: ON
Rear defogger:
ONDiagnostic tool
indication: "ON"
Rear defogger:
OFFDiagnostic tool
indication: "OFF" MUT-III
DIAGNOSTIC
TOOL DISPLAYITEM
NO.INSPECTION ITEM INSPECTION REQUIREMENT NORMAL VALUE