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8.CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage of refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer toAT C - 3 3 , "
CONSULT-II Function (BCM)".
WITHOUT CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between ECM harness connector F1 terminal 53
and ground.
OK or NG
OK >>lWITH CONSULT-II
GO TO 9.
lWITHOUT CONSULT-II
GO TO 10.
NG >> Refer toEC-325, "
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR".
9.CHECK BCM INPUT (FAN ON) SIGNAL
Check FAN ON/OFF signal. Refer toAT C - 3 3 , "
CONSULT-II Function
(BCM)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG >> GO TO 10.
10.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN BCM AND FRONT AIR CONTROL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector and front air control connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M42 terminal
26 and front air control harness connector M61 terminal 35.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Te r m i n a l s
ConditionVo l ta g e
(Approx.) (+)
(-)
ECM con-
nectorTerminal No.
F1 53 Ground A/C switch: ON 0.36 - 3.88V
MJIB0071E
FRONT BLOWER CONTROL
DIAL ON: FAN ON SIG ON
FRONT BLOWER CONTROL
DIAL OFF:FANONSIGOFF
WJIA0469E
26 - 35 Continuity should exist.
MJIB0072E
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11 .CHECK VOLTAGE FOR FRONT AIR CONTROL (FAN ON SIGNAL)
1. Reconnect BCM connector and front air control connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between front air control harness connector M61
terminal 35 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG-1 >> If the voltage is approx. 5V when blower motor is ON, replace front air control. Refer toAT C - 11 6 ,
"REMOVAL".
NG-2 >> If the voltage is approx. 0V when blower motor is OFF, replace BCM. Refer toBCS-17, "
Removal
and Installation of BCM".
12.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer toAT C - 5 5 , "
A/C System Self-diagnosis Function"
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Refer toAT C - 5 6 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE CHART".
COMPONENT INSPECTION
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
The refrigerant pressure sensor is attached to the condenser.
Terminals
ConditionVoltage
(Approx.) (+)
(-)
Front air con-
trol connectorTerminal No.
M61 35 GroundA/C switch: ON
Blower motor
operates0V
A/C switch: OFF 5V
WJIA1139E
MJIB0167E
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Insufficient CoolingEJS006BR
SYMPTOM: Insufficient cooling
INSPECTION FLOW
*1ATC-57, "Operational Check".*2ATC-55, "A/C System Self-diagno-
sis Function".*3AT C - 5 6 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE
CHART".
*4EC-18, "
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION".*5AT C - 4 , "Contaminated Refrigerant".*6AT C - 9 4 , "PERFORMANCE TEST
DIAGNOSES".
*7ATC-96, "
Test Reading".*8EM-12, "Checking Drive Belts".
MJIB0349E
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PERFORMANCE TEST DIAGNOSES
*1ATC-96, "PERFORMANCE
CHART".*2ATC-96, "
PERFORMANCE
CHART".*3AT C - 9 7 , "
Trouble Diagnoses for
Unusual Pressure".
*4ATC-68, "
Air Mix Door Motor Circuit".
RJIA1601E
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*1ATC-143, "Removal and Installation
for Compressor Clutch".*2ATC-80, "
Blower Motor Circuit".*3EM-12, "Checking Drive Belts".
RJIA3107E
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PERFORMANCE CHART
Test Condition
Testing must be performed as follows:
Test Reading
Recirculating-to-discharge Air Temperature Table
Ambient Air Temperature-to-operating Pressure Table
Vehicle location Indoors or in the shade (in a well-ventilated place)
Doors Closed
Door window Open
Hood Open
TEMP. Max. COLD
Mode switch
(Ventilation) set
Recirculation (REC) switch
(Recirculation) set
Blower speedMax. speed set
Engine speed Idle speed
Operate the air conditioning system for 10 minutes before taking measurements.
Inside air (Recirculating air) at blower assembly inlet
Discharge air temperature at center ventilator
°C(°F) Relative humidity
%Air temperature
°C(°F)
40 - 6020 (68) 9.6 - 12.0 (49 - 54)
25 (77) 13.6 - 16.5 (56 - 62)
30 (86) 18.0 - 21.4 (64 - 71)
35 (95) 22.8 - 26.7 (73 - 80)
60 - 8020 (68) 12.0 - 14.3 (54 - 58)
25 (77) 16.5 - 19.3 (62 - 67)
30 (86) 21.4 - 24.8 (71 - 77)
35 (95) 26.7 - 30.5 (80 - 87)
Ambient air
High-pressure (Discharge side)
kPa (kg/cm
2, psi)Low-pressure (Suction side)
kPa (kg/cm2, psi) Relative humidity
%Air temperature
°C(°F)
40 - 6020 (68)1,090 - 1,210
(11.11 - 12.33, 158.0 - 175.4)220 - 240
(2.24 - 2.45, 31.9 - 34.8)
25 (77)1,370 - 1,520
(13.97 - 15.49, 198.6 - 220.3)280 - 310
(2.85 - 3.16, 40.6 - 44.9)
30 (86)1,610 - 1,790
(16.41 - 18.25, 233.4 - 259.5)330 - 370
(3.36 - 3.77, 47.8 - 53.6)
35 (95)1,940 - 2,150
(19.78 - 21.92, 281.2 - 311.7)390 - 430
(3.98 - 4.38, 56.5 - 62.3)
60 - 8020 (68)1,210 - 1,330
(12.33 - 13.56, 175.4 - 192.8)240 - 260
(2.45 - 2.65, 34.8 - 37.7)
25 (77)1,520 - 1,670
(15.49 - 17.02, 220.3 - 242.1)310 - 340
(3.16 - 3.47, 44.9 - 49.3)
30 (86)1,790 - 1,970
(18.25 - 20.08, 259.5 - 285.6)370 - 410
(3.77 - 4.18, 53.6 - 59.4)
35 (95)2,150 - 2,370
(21.92 - 24.16, 311.7 - 343.5)430 - 470
(4.38 - 4.79, 62.3 - 68.1)
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR UNUSUAL PRESSURE
Whenever system¢s high and/or low side pressure is unusual, diagnose using a manifold gauge. The marker
above the gauge scale in the following tables indicates the standard (usual) pressure range. Since the stan-
dard (usual) pressure, however, differs from vehicle to vehicle, refer to above table (Ambient air temperature-
to-operating pressure table).
Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too High
High-pressure Side is Too High and Low-pressure Side is Too Low
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too high.Pressure is reduced soon
after water is splashed on
condenser.Excessive refrigerant charge
in refrigeration cycleReduce refrigerant until speci-
fied pressure is obtained.
Air suction by cooling fan is
insufficient.Insufficient condenser cooling
performance
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1. Condenser fins are clogged.
2. Improper fan rotation of
cooling fan
lClean condenser.
lCheck and repair cooling fan
if necessary.
lLow-pressure pipe is not
cold.
lWhen compressor is
stopped high-pressure
value quickly drops by
approximately 196 kPa (2
kg/cm
2, 28 psi). It then
decreases gradually there-
after.Poor heat exchange in con-
denser
(After compressor operation
stops, high-pressure
decreases too slowly.)
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Air in refrigeration cycleEvacuate repeatedly and
recharge system.
Engine tends to overheat.Engine cooling systems mal-
function.Check and repair engine cool-
ing system.
lAn area of the low-pres-
sure pipe is colder than
areas near the evaporator
outlet.
lPlates are sometimes cov-
ered with frost.
lExcessive liquid refrigerant
on low-pressure side
lExcessive refrigerant dis-
charge flow
lExpansion valve is open a
little compared with the
specification.
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Improper expansion valve
adjustmentReplace expansion valve.
AC359A
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
High-pressure side is too high and
low-pressure side is too low.
Upper side of condenser and
high-pressure side are hot,
however, liquid tank is not so
hot.High-pressure tube or parts
located between compressor
and condenser are clogged or
crushed.
lCheck and repair or replace
malfunctioning parts.
lCheck lubricant for contami-
nation.
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High-pressure Side is Too Low and Low-pressure Side is Too High
Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too Low
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
High-pressure side is too low and
low-pressure side is too high.High- and low-pressure sides
become equal soon after com-
pressor operation stops.Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
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Damaged inside compressor
packings.Replace compressor.
No temperature difference
between high- and low-pres-
sure sides.Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
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Damaged inside compressor
packings.Replace compressor.
AC356A
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too low.
lThere is a big temperature
difference between liquit
tand outlet and inlet. Outlet
temperature is extremely
low.
lLiquid tank inlet and expan-
sion valve are frosted.Liquid tank inside is slightly
clogged.
lReplace liquid tank.
lCheck lubricant for contami-
nation.
lTemperature of expansion
valve inlet is extremely low
as compared with areas
near liquid tank.
lExpansion valve inlet may
be frosted.
lTemperature difference
occurs somewhere in high-
pressure side.High-pressure pipe located
between liquit tank and expan-
sion valve is clogged.
lCheck and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
lCheck lubricant for contami-
nation.
Expansion valve and liquid
tank are warm or only cool
when touched.Low refrigerant charge.
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Leaking fittings or compo-
nents.Check refrigerant system for
leaks. Refer toATC-150,
"Checking for Refrigerant
Leaks".
There is a big temperature dif-
ference between expansion
valve inlet and outlet while the
valve itself is frosted.Expansion valve closes a little
compared with the specifica-
tion.
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1. Improper expansion valve
adjustment.
2. Malfunctioning expansion
valve.
3. Outlet and inlet may be
clogged.
lRemove foreign particles by
using compressed air.
lCheck lubricant for contami-
nation.
An area of the low-pressure
pipe is colder than areas near
the evaporator outlet.Low-pressure pipe is clogged
or crushed.
lCheck and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
lCheck lubricant for contami-
nation.
Air flow volume is too low. Evaporator is frozen.
lCheck intake sensor circuit.
Refer toAT C - 11 4 , "
Intake
Sensor Circuit".
lReplace compressor.
lRepair evaporator fins.
lReplace evaporator.
lRefer toAT C - 8 0 , "Blower
Motor Circuit".
AC353A