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NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-211 for loose,
corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in
the connector. If junction block connector C-211 is damaged,
repair or replace the connector as described in GROUP 00E,
Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between blower relay connector
C-202 (terminal 3) and A/C-ECU connector C-15
(terminal 9) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 10.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. The blower motor should
operate normally.
STEP 10. Check the wiring harness between blower motor
connector C-115 (terminal 1) and blower relay connector
C-202 (terminal 4).
Q: Is the wiring harness between blower motor connector
C-115 (terminal 1) and blower relay connector C-202
(terminal 4) 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. The blower motor should
operate normally.
NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-215 for loose,
corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in
the connector. If junction block connector C-215 is damaged,
repair or replace the connector as described in GROUP 00E,
Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
STEP 11. Check the blower fan and motor operation.
When battery voltage is applied between the terminals, check
that the motor operates. Also, check that there is no abnormal
noise.
Q: Is there any abnormal noise?
YES : Go to Step 12.
NO : Replace the blower relay. The blower motor should
operate normally.
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: The A/C Indicator Flashes.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
If the A/C indicator flashes, inadequate refrigerant
quantity, the ambient air temperature sensor circuit
or the A/C pressure sensor circuit is suspected.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Malfunction of the A/C pressure sensor
Malfunction of the ambient air temperature sen-
sor
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
MB991223: Test Harness Set
: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable
MB991910: MUT-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN
communication system)
STEP 1. Using scan tool , read the diagnostic trouble code.
Check if an A/C-ECU DTC is set.
(1) Connect scan tool to the data link connector.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Check if the DTC is set.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
P.55-9.
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STEP 2. Using scan tool , check data list item 61: A/C
pressure sensor.
To prevent damage to scan tool , always turn the ignition
switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or
disconnecting scan tool .
(1) Connect scan tool to the data link connector.
(2) Assemble a manifold gauge onto the high pressure service
valve.
(3) Turn ON the engine and then turn ON the air conditioner
switch.
(4) Set scan tool to the data reading mode for item 61: A/C
pressure sensor.
Check that the refrigerant pressure matches the dis-
played value on the scan tool.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor within the specified range?
YES : Go to Step 7.
NO : Go to Step 3.
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STEP 6. Measure the voltage at defogger relay connector
C-201.
(1) Disconnect defogger relay connector C-201, and measure
the voltage at the junction block side.
(2) Measure the voltage between terminal 5 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 8.
NO : Go to Step 7.
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STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between defogger relay
connector C-201 (terminal 5) and the fusible link (1).
NOTE: Also check intermediate connector C-31 and junction
block connector C-216 for loose, corroded, or damaged termi-
nals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If intermediate
connector C-31 and junction block connector C-216 is dam-
aged, repair or replace the connector as described in GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between defogger relay connector
C-201(terminal 5) and the fusible link (1) 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 defogger
system works normally.
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STEP 8. Measure the voltage at defogger relay connector
C-201.
(1) Disconnect defogger relay connector C-201, and measure
the voltage at the junction block side.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) 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 10.
NO : Go to Step 9.
STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between defogger relay
connector C-201 (terminal 1) and ignition switch (IG2).
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NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-215 for loose,
corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in
the connector. If junction block connector 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 defogger relay connector
C-201 (terminal 1) and 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 defogger
system works normally.
STEP 10. 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 11.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Refer to GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2. Check
that the defogger system works normally.
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STEP 11. Check the wiring harness between defogger relay
connector C-201 (terminal 3) and A/C-ECU connector C-15
(terminal 8).
NOTE: Also check junction block connector C-211 for loose,
corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in
the connector. If junction block connector C-211 is damaged,
repair or replace the connector as described in GROUP 00E,
Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.
Q: Is the wiring harness between defogger relay connector
C-201 (terminal 3) and A/C-ECU connector C-15
(terminal 8) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 12.
NO : Repair or replace the wiring harness. Refer to
GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection
P.00E-2. Check that the defogger system works
normally.