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STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between A/C-ECU
connector C-16 (terminal 27) and the ground.
Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C-ECU connector C-16
(terminal 27) and ground 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. check
that the air conditioning works normally.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 12: When Sunlight Intensity Changes, Air Outlet Temperature Does Not
Change.
.
CIRCUIT OPERATION
When the blower air temperature cannot be changed
even if the preset temperature is changed, the sen-
sors may be defective.
.
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Improper amount of refrigerant
Malfunction of the A/C pressure sensor
Malfunction of the photo sensor
Malfunction of the A/C-ECU
The wiring harness or connectors may have
loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or termi-
nals pushed back in the connector.
Refer to component locations GROUP-70
Refer to configuration diagrams GROUP-80
Refer to circuit diagrams GROUP-90
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STEP 3. Using scan tool , check data list item 67: Photo
sensor.
(1) Connect scan tool to the data link connector.
(2) Start the engine.
(3) Set scan tool to the data reading mode for item 67: Photo
sensor.
Check that the display on the scan tool changes when
the photo sensor is covered with hands.
(4) 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 4.
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STEP 4. Check A/C-ECU connectors C-15, C-16 and photo
sensor connector C-04 for loose, corroded or damaged
terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Q: Are A/C-ECU connectors C-15, C-16 and photo sensor
connector C-04 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 5.
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 5. Check the wiring harness between photo sensor
connector C-04 (terminals 3, 4) and A/C-ECU connector
C-15 (terminal 19), C-16 (terminal 25).
Q: Is the wiring harness between photo sensor connector
C-04 (terminals 3, 4) and A/C-ECU connector C-15
(terminal 19), C-16 (terminal 25) in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 6.
NO : Repair the wiring harness. Check that the air
conditioning works normally.
STEP 6. Replace the photo sensor.
Q: Does the A/C operate normally?
YES : No action is necessary and testing is complete.
NO : Replace the A/C-ECU. Check that the air conditioning
works normally.
STEP 7. 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 : Refer to GROUP 55A, Symptom Chart P.55-68.
NO : Correct the refrigerant level. Check that the air
conditioning works normally. (Refer to GROUP 55A
On-vehicle Service P.55-141).
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DATA LIST REFERENCE TABLEM1554005100136
MUT-III
DIAGNOSTIC
TOOL DISPLAYITEM
NO.INSPECTION ITEM INSPECTION REQUIREMENT NORMAL VALUE
Inside
temperature
sensor59 Interior temperature
sensorIgnition switch: ON Inside air
temperature and
temperature
displayed on the
diagnostic tool are
identical.
Outside
temperature
sensor58 Outside temperature
sensorIgnition switch: ON Outside air
temperature and
temperature
displayed on the
diagnostic tool are
identical.
Air thermo sensor 20 Air thermo sensor Ignition switch: ON The temperature
measured behind
the evaporator
matches the
displayed value on
the diagnostic tool
while the engine is
cold.
Pressure sensor 61 A/C pressure sensor Ignition switch: ON Measured refrigerant
pressure is nearly
equal to the value
shown on the
diagnostic tool
(MPa).
Water
temperature
sensor62 Engine coolant
temperature sensor
(Data received by
CAN
Communication)Ignition switch: ON Engine coolant
temperature and
temperature
displayed on the
diagnostic tool are
identical.
Photo sensor 67 Photo sensor Ignition switch: ON Amount of light is
proportional to
voltage displayed on
the diagnostic tool.
Air mix
potentiometer63 Air mixing damper
control motor
potentiometerIgnition switch: ON Damper
positionOpening degree (V)
MAX. HOT Approx. 5
MAX. COOL Approx. 0
Air mix
potentiometer
(Target)64 Target value for air
mixing damper
control motor
potentiometerIgnition switch: ON Damper
positionOpening degree (V)
MAX. HOT Approx. 5
MAX. COOL Approx. 0
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CHECK AT A/C-ECU TERMINALM1552010300572
TERMINAL
NO.CHECK ITEM CHECKING REQUIREMENTS NORMAL CONDITION
1 Air mixing damper control motor When the air mix damper is
moved to the MAX. COOL
position. 10 V
When the air mix damper is
moved to the MAX. HOT
position. 0.5 V
2 Air mixing damper control motor When the air mix damper is
moved to the MAX. COOL
position. 0.5 V
When the air mix damper is
moved to the MAX. HOT
position. 10 V
3 Back-up power supply Always Battery positive voltage
4 Mode selection damper control
motor (DEF)When the damper is moved to
the FACE position. 0.5 V
When the damper is moved to
the DEF position. 10 V
5 Outside/inside air selection
damper control motor (outside)When the damper is moved to
the inside air recirculation
position.0.5 V
When the damper is moved to
the outside air induction
position.0 V (when the motor is
stopped)
6 Outside/inside air selection
damper control motor (inside)When the damper is moved to
the inside air recirculation
position.0 V (when the motor is
stopped)
When the damper is moved to
the outside air induction
position.0.5 V
8 Rear defogger relay Ignition switch: ON Battery positive voltage
9 Front blower relay Ignition switch: ON Battery positive voltage
10 A/C compressor relay A/C compressor relay: ON Battery positive voltage
11 Mode selection damper control
motor (FACE)When the damper is moved to
the FACE position. 10 V
When the damper is moved to
the DEF position. 0.5 V
12 A/C pressure sensor Ignition switch: ON 5 V
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16 Potentiometer power supply Ignition switch: ON 5 V
17 Power transistor (BASE) When the blower speed
selection dial shows Maximum
air volume.1 V
18 Power transistor
(COLLECTOR)When the blower speed
selection dial shows Maximum
air volume.12.1 V
19 Photo sensor Ignition switch: ON 5 V
20 Sensors and potentiometers
groundAlways 0 V
21 Mode selection damper control
motor potentiometer inputWhen the damper is moved to
the FACE position. 4 V
22 Interior temperature sensor Ignition switch: ON 5 V
23 Ambient temperature sensor
inputWhen sensor temperature is
25
C (77F) [4 k]1.9 V
24 Air thermo sensor input When sensor temperature is
25
C (77F) [1.5 k]2.2 V
25 Photo sensor ground Ignition switch: ON 0 V
26 A/C pressure sensor at 2.6 MPa 3.9 V
27 Ground Always 0 V
28 Power supply to the ignition
switch (IG2)Ignition switch: ON Battery positive voltage
29 Air mixing damper control motor
potentiometer inputWhen the damper door is
moved to the MAX. HOT
position.1.4 V
30 Illumination ground Always 0 V
31 ILL power supply Lighting switch: ON Battery positive voltage
34 A/C pressure sensor ground Always 0 V
36 Power supply to the ignition
switch (ACC)Ignition switch: ON Battery positive voltage TERMINAL
NO.CHECK ITEM CHECKING REQUIREMENTS NORMAL CONDITION
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SPECIAL TOOLS
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SPECIAL TOOLSM1552000600334
TOOL TOOL NUMBER
AND NAMESUPERSESSION APPLICATION
MB991367
Special spannerMB991367-01 Armature mounting nut of
compressor removal and
installation
MB991386 Pin MIT217213 Armature mounting nut of
compressor removal and
installation
MB991658
Test harness setTool not available Inspection of throttle position
sensor