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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 16. Measure the voltage at A/C-ECU connector C-15.
(1) Disconnect A/C-ECU connector C-15 and measure the
voltage at the relay box side.
(2) Disconnect powertrain control module connector B-20 and
ground harness side terminal No.6.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(4) Measure the voltage between A/C-ECU connector C-15
terminal No.10 and ground.
The measured value should be approximately 12 volts
(battery positive voltage).
Q: Does the measured voltage correspond with this range?
YES : Go to Step 18.
NO : Go to Step 17.
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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 21. Check the A/C pressure sensor operation.
(1) Assemble a gauge manifold on the high pressure service
valve.
(2) Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor connector and connect
special tool test harness MB991658 as shown in the
illustration.
(3) Turn ON the engine and then turn ON the air conditioner
switch.
(4) At this time, check to see that the voltage of A/C pressure
sensor terminal No. 2 reflects the specifications of the
figure.
NOTE: The allowance shall be defined as
5%.
Q: Is the A/C pressure sensor operating properly?
YES : Go to Step 22.
NO : Replace the A/C pressure sensor. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 22. Check the refrigerant level.
Use the refrigerant recovery station to remove all of the refrig-
erant, and then calculate the amount of the refrigerant and
charge it.
Q: Is the refrigerant level correct?
YES : Go to Step 23.
NO : Correct the refrigerant level (Refer to On-vehicle
Service P.55-144). Check that the air conditioning
works normally.
STEP 23. Replace the A/C-ECU.
Q: Does the A/C operate normally?
YES : The procedure is complete.
NO : Replace the powertrain control module. Check that
the air conditioning works normally.
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Front Blower Fan and Motor do not Turn.
.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
If the blower motor does not operate, the blower
relay system is suspected.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Malfunction of the front blower relay
Malfunction of the power transistor
Malfunction of the front blower motor
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU
Damaged harness wires or connectors
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
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DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tool:
MB991223: Test Harness Set
STEP 1. Check blower motor connector C-115 and
A/C-ECU connector C-15 for loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Q: Are blower motor connector C-115 and A/C-ECU
connector C-15 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Refer to GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.The
blower motor should operate normally.
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STEP 2. Measure the voltage at blower motor connector
C-115.
(1) Disconnect blower motor connector C-115, and measure
the voltage at the wiring harness side.
(2) Disconnect A/C-ECU connector C-15 and ground harness
side terminal No.9.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(4) Measure the voltage between C-115 (terminal 1) and
ground.
The measured value should be approx. 12 volts (battery
positive voltage).
Q: Is the measured voltage approx. 12 volts?
YES : Go to Step 11.
NO : Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check blower relay connector C-202 for loose,
corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back
in the connector.
Q: Is blower relay connector C-202 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Repair or replace the connector. Refer to GROUP
00E, Harness Connector Inspection P.00E-2.The
blower motor should operate normally.
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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, junction block connector C-216 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 5) and 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. The blower motor should
operate normally.
STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between blower relay
connector C-202 (terminal 3) and A/C-ECU connector C-15
(terminal 9).