TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-79
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1.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPERATIONAL CHECK - FRONT BLOWER
1. Rotate the front blower control dial clockwise. Blower should operate.
2. Rotate the front blower control dial clockwise, and continue checking blower speed and fan symbol until
all speeds are checked.
Can the symptom be duplicated?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK FOR ANY SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check for any symptoms. Refer to ATC-50, "
Operational Check (Front)" .
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to ATC-32, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate Repair" .
NO >> System OK.
3.CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
>> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis to check for any codes. Refer to ATC-48, "
A/C System Self-Diagnosis Function" .
Are any self-diagnosis codes present?
YES >> Refer to ATC-48, "A/C System Self-Diagnosis Function" .
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION
Check and verify blower motor operates manually in all speeds.
Does blower motor operate in all speeds?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Refer to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER MOTOR".
6.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
Check engine coolant temperature sensor circuit. Refer to EC-205
.
OK or NG?
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Refer to EC-207, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
7.RECHECK FOR ANY SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check for any symptoms. Refer to ATC-50, "
Operational Check (Front)" .
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to ATC-32, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate Repair" .
NO >> Replace front air control. Refer to ATC-123, "
Removal and Installation".
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Component Parts
Blower speed control system components are:• Front air control
• Variable blower control
• Front blower motor relay
• Front blower motor
• In-vehicle sensor
• Ambient sensor
• Optical sensor
• Intake sensor
ATC-80
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
System Operation
Automatic Mode
In the automatic mode, the blower motor speed is calculated by the front air control and variable blower control
based on input from the in-vehicle sensor, optical sens or, intake sensor and ambient sensor, and potentio tem-
perature control (PTC).
When the air flow is increased, the blower motor s peed is adjusted gradually to prevent a sudden increase in
air flow.
In addition to manual air flow control and the usual automat ic air flow control, starting air flow control, low
water temperature starting control and high passenger co mpartment temperature starting control are avail-
able.
Starting Blower Speed Control
Start up from cold soak condition (Automatic mode).
In a cold start up condition where the engine coolant temperature is below 50 °C (122 °F), the blower will not
operate at blower speed 1 for a short period of time ( up to 210 seconds). The exact start delay time varies
depending on the ambient and engine coolant temperatures.
In the most extreme case (very low ambient temper ature) the blower starting delay will be 210 seconds as
described above. After the coolant temperature reaches 50 °C (122 °F), or the 210 seconds has elapsed, the
blower speed will increase to the objective blower speed.
Start up from usual operating or hot soak condition (Automatic mode).
The blower will begin operation momentarily after the AUTO switch is pushed. The blower speed will gradually
rise to the objective speed over a time period of 3 seconds or less (actual time depends on the objective
blower speed).
Blower Speed Compensation - Sunload
When the in-vehicle temperature and the set temperature are very close, the blower will be operating at low
speed. The speed will vary depending on the sunload. During conditions of low or no sunload, the blower
operates at low speed. During high sunload conditions, the front air control causes the blower speed to
increase.
Blower Speed Control Specification
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ATC-96
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
1. Disconnect air mix door motor (rear) connector.
2. Check continuity between rear air control harness connector
R209 terminal 2 and 4 and air mix door motor (rear) harness
connector B155 terminal 2 and 3.
3. Check continuity between rear air control harness connector
R209 terminals 2 and 4 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace rear air control. Refer to ATC-123, "Removal and Installation"
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Magnet Clutch CircuitINFOID:0000000003533259
SYMPTOM: Magnet clutch does not engage.
INSPECTION FLOW
1.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OP ERATIONAL CHECK - MAGNET CLUTCH
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Press the A/C switch.
3. Press mode switch to select vent ( ) mode.
4. Display shows , A/C. Confirm that the compress or clutch engages (sound or visual inspection). (Dis-
charge air and blower speed will depend on ambi ent, in-vehicle and set temperatures.)
Can the symptom be duplicated?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK FOR ANY SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check for any symptoms. Refer to ATC-50, "
Operational Check (Front)" .
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to ATC-32, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate Repair" .
NO >> System OK.
3.CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
>> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis to check for any codes. Refer to ATC-48, "
A/C System Self-Diagnosis Function" .
Are any self-diagnosis codes present?
YES >> Refer to ATC-48, "A/C System Self-Diagnosis Function" .
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR
Check and verify ambient sensor circuit. Refer to ATC-114, "
Ambient Sensor Circuit" .
>> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK INTAKE SENSOR
Check and verify intake sensor circuit. Refer to ATC-120, "
Intake Sensor Circuit" .
>> GO TO 7.
2 - 2 Continuity
should exist.
4 - 3 Continuity should exist.
2, 4 - Ground Continuity should not exist.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-97
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7.RECHECK FOR ANY SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check for any symptoms. Refer to ATC-50, "
Operational Check (Front)" .
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to ATC-32, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate Repair" .
NO >> Replace front air control. Refer to ATC-123, "
Removal and Installation" .
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The front air control controls compressor operation based on ambient and intake temperature and a signal
from ECM.
Low Temperature Protection Control
The front air control will turn the compressor ON or OFF as determined by a signal detected by the intake sen-
sor and the ambient sensor.
When intake air temperature is higher than the preset value, the compressor turns ON. The compressor turns
OFF when intake air temperature is lower than the pres et value. That preset value is dependent on the ambi-
ent temperature, refer to the following table.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET CLUTCH
SYMPTOM: Magnet clutch does not engage when A/C switch is ON.
1.CHECK INTAKE AND AMBIENT SENSOR CIRCUITS
Check intake and ambient sensors. Refer to ATC-48, "
A/C System Self-Diagnosis Function" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> • Malfunctioning intake sensor. Refer to ATC-120, "
Intake Sensor Circuit" .
• Malfunctioning ambient sensor. Refer to ATC-114, "
Ambient Sensor Circuit".
2.PERFORM AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Refer to PG-20, "
Auto Active Test".
Does magnet clutch operate?
Ambient temperature °C ( °F) C o m p r e s s o r O N i n ta k e
temperature °C ( °F) Compressor OFF in-
take temperature °C ( °F)
0 (32) 2.5 (37) 2.0 (36)
10 (50) 2.5 (37) 2.0 (36)
20 (68) 2.5 (37) 1.5 (35)
30 (86) 2.0 (36) 0.5 (33)
40 (104) 2.0 (36) 0.5 (33)
50 (122) 2.0 (36) 0.5 (33)
WJIA1369E
TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-99
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7.CHECK VOLTAGE FOR FRONT AIR CO NTROL (COMPRESSOR 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 M49 terminal 12 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG-1 >> If the voltage is approx. 5V when A/C switch is ON, replace front air control. Refer to ATC-123,
"Removal and Installation".
NG-2 >> If the voltage is approx. 0V when A/C switch is OFF, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-24, "
BCM".
8.CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage of refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to EC-638
.
WITHOUT CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between ECM harness connector F54 terminal
70 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> • WITH CONSULT-II GO TO 9.
• WITHOUT CONSULT-II GO TO 10.
NG >> Refer to EC-638
.
9.CHECK BCM INPUT (FAN ON) SIGNAL
Check FAN ON/OFF signal. Refer to ATC-30, "
CONSULT-II Function
(HVAC)" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG >> GO TO 10.
10.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEE N BCM AND FRONT AIR CONTROL
Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage
(+)
(-)
Front air con-
trol connec- tor Te r m i n a l N o .
M49 12 Ground A/C switch: ON Approx. 0V
A/C switch: OFF Approx. 5V
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Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage
(+)
(-)
ECM con-
nector Te r m i n a l N o .
F54 70 Ground A/C switch: ON Approx. 0.36 - 3.88V
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FRONT BLOWER CONTROL
DIAL ON : FAN ON SIG ON
FRONT BLOWER CONTROL
DIAL OFF : FAN ON SIG OFF
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-107
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Low-pressure Side Some
times Becomes Negative
Low-pressure Side Becomes Negative
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too low. • There is a big temperature
difference between liquid
tank outlet and inlet. Outlet
temperature is extremely
low.
• Liquid tank inlet and expan-
sion valve are frosted. Liquid tank inside is slightly
clogged.
• Replace liquid tank.
• Check oil for contamination.
• Temperature of expansion valve inlet is extremely low
as compared with areas
near liquid tank.
• Expansion valve inlet may be frosted.
• Temperature difference oc- curs somewhere in high-
pressure side. High-pressure pipe located be-
tween liquit tank and expan-
sion valve is clogged.
• Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
• Check oil for contamination.
Expansion valve and liquid
tank are warm or only cool
when touched. Low refrigerant charge.
↓
Leaking fittings or compo-
nents.Check refrigerant system for
leaks. Refer to
ATC-166,
"Checking of 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. • Remove foreign particles by
using compressed air.
• Check oil for contamination.
An area of the low-pressure
pipe is colder than areas near
the evaporator outlet. Low-pressure pipe is clogged
or crushed.• Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
• Check oil for contamination.
Air flow volume is too low. Evaporator is frozen. • Check intake sensor circuit.
Refer to ATC-120, "
Intake
Sensor Circuit" .
• Repair evaporator fins.
• Replace evaporator.
• Refer to AT C - 7 8 , "
Front
Blower Motor Circuit" .
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Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Low-pressure side sometimes be-
comes negative. • Air conditioning system does
not function and does not cy-
clically cool the compart-
ment air.
• The system constantly func-
tions for a certain period of
time after compressor is
stopped and restarted. Refrigerant does not discharge
cyclically.
↓
Moisture is frozen at expan-
sion valve outlet and inlet.
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Water is mixed with refrigerant.
• Drain water from refrigerant
or replace refrigerant.
• Replace liquid tank.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-109
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OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Check the air mix door motor circuit. Refer to ATC-59, "
Air Mix Door Motor Circuit" .
6.CHECK AIR DUCTS
Check for disconnected or leaking air ducts.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair all disconnected or leaking air ducts.
7.CHECK HEATER HOSE TEMPERATURES
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Touch both the inlet and outlet heater hoses.
OK or NG
OK >> Hot inlet hose and a warm outlet hose: GO TO 8.
NG >> • Inlet hose cold: GO TO 11. • Both hoses warm: GO TO 9.
8.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM
Check engine control temperature sensor. Refer to EC-205
.
OK or NG
OK >> System OK.
NG >> Repair or replace as necessary. Retest.
9.CHECK HEATER HOSES
Check heater hoses for proper installation.
OK or NG
OK >> System OK.
NG >> 1. Back flush heater core. 2. Drain the water from the system.
3. Refill system with new engine coolant. Refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
4. GO TO 10 to retest.
10.CHECK HEATER HOSE TEMPERATURES
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Touch both the inlet and outlet heater hoses.
OK or NG
OK >> System OK.
NG >> Replace heater core. Refer to ATC-135
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11 .CHECK WATER VALVE
Check the operation of the water valve. Refer to ATC-113, "
Water Valve Circuit".
OK or NG
OK >> System OK.
NG >> Replace water valve.
NoiseINFOID:0000000003533262
SYMPTOM: Noise
INSPECTION FLOW
TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-111
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Self-DiagnosisINFOID:0000000003533263
SYMPTOM: Self-diagnosis cannot be performed.
INSPECTION FLOW
1.CONFIRM AUTO MODE OPERATION
1. Press the AUTO switch.
2. Display should indicate AUTO. (Discharge air and blower speed will depend on ambient, in-vehicle and set temperatures.)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2.PERFORM COMPLETE OPERATIONAL CHECK (FRONT)
Perform a complete operational check and check for any symptoms. Refer to ATC-50, "
Operational Check
(Front)" .
Can a symptom be duplicated?
YES >> Refer to ATC-32, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate Repair".
NO >> System OK.
3.CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
Have any service bulletins been issued?
YES >> Refer to appropriate service bulletin.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK POWER AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Check main power supply and ground circuit. Refer to ATC-52, "
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Front Air
Control" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Refer to ATC-52, "
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Front Air Control".
5.CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR CIRCUIT
Check ambient sensor circuit. Refer to ATC-114, "
Ambient Sensor Circuit" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair or replace as necessary.
6.CHECK IN-VEHICLE SENSOR CIRCUIT
Check in-vehicle sensor circuit. Refer to ATC-116, "
In-vehicle Sensor Circuit" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace as necessary.
7.CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR CIRCUIT
Check optical sensor circuit. Refer to ATC-119, "
Optical Sensor Circuit".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace as necessary.
8.CHECK INTAKE SENSOR CIRCUIT
Check intake sensor circuit. Refer to ATC-120, "
Intake Sensor Circuit" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace as necessary.