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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR UNUSUAL PRESSURE
Whenever system’s high and/or low side pressure(s) is/are unusual, diagnose using a manifold gauge. The
marker above the gauge scale in the following tables indicates the standard (usual) pressure range. Since the
standard (usual) pressure, however, differs from vehicle to vehicle, refer to above table (Ambient air tempera-
ture-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.The pressure returns to normal
soon after water is splashed on
condenser.Excessive refrigerant charge
in refrigeration cycle.Reduce 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.
Clean condenser.
Check and repair cooling
fan as necessary.
Low-pressure pipe is not
cold.
When compressor is
stopped high-pressure value
quickly drops by approxi-
mately 196 kPa (2 kg/cm
2 ,
28 psi). It then decreases
gradually thereafter.Poor heat exchange in con-
denser
(After compressor operation
stops, high-pressure
decreases too slowly.).
↓
Air in refrigeration cycle.Evacuate repeatedly and
recharge system.
Engine tends to overheat.Engine cooling systems mal-
function.Check and repair each engine
cooling system.
An area of the low-pressure
pipe is colder than areas
near the evaporator outlet.
Low-pressure pipe is some-
times covered with frost.
Excessive liquid refrigerant
on low-pressure side.
Excessive refrigerant dis-
charge flow.
Expansion valve is open a
little compared with the
specification.
↓
Improper expansion valve
adjustment.Replace expansion valve.
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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.
Check and repair or replace
malfunctioning parts.
Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
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Insufficient HeatingNJS00017
SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating
INSPECTION FLOW
*1AT C - 5 3 , "Operational Check"*2ATC-46, "FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 1.*3ATC-46, "
FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 5 to 7.
*4AT C - 6 3 , "
Air Mix Door Motor Cir-
cuit"
*5ATC-46, "FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 9.*6ATC-56, "
LAN System Circuit"
*7AT C - 6 9 , "Blower Motor Circuit"*8ATC-63, "Air Mix Door Motor Circuit"*9EC-223, "DTC P0117, P0118 ECT
SENSOR"
*10CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant"*11CO-15, "Checking Radiator Cap"
SJIA1131E
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Ambient Sensor CircuitNJS0001A
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Ambient Sensor
The ambient sensor is attached on the hood lock stay. It detects
ambient temperature and converts it into a resistance value which is
then input into the unified meter and A/C amp.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS
The unified meter and A/C amp. includes a processing circuit for the ambient sensor input. However, when the
temperature detected by the ambient sensor increases quickly, the processing circuit retards the unified meter
and A/C amp. function. It only allows the unified meter and A/C amp. to recognize an ambient temperature
increase of 0.33°C (0.6°F) per 100 seconds.
As an example, consider stopping for a few minutes after high speed driving. Although the actual ambient tem-
perature has not changed, the temperature detected by the ambient sensor will increase. This is because the
heat from the engine compartment can radiate to the front bumper area, location of the ambient sensor.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Ambient sensor circuit is open or shorted. (LED of A/C
switch does not illuminate as a result of performing self-diagnosis
STEP-2.)
1. CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect ambient sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between ambient sensor harness connector E34
terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4.
RJIA1398E
RJIA1461E
1 – Ground : Approx. 5 V
RJIA2017E
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
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12. Remove mounting bolts from heater & cooling unit assembly.
13. Remove steering column assembly mounting nuts and bolt.
14. Remove steering member mounting bolts, and then remove steering member.
15. Remove heater & cooling unit assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of low-pressure pipe 2 and high-pressure pipe 1 with new ones, and then apply
compressor oil to it when installing it.
Female-side piping connection is thin and easy to deform. Slowly insert the male-side piping
straight in axial direction.
Insert piping securely until a click is heard.
After piping connection is completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
NOTE:
When filling radiator with coolant, refer to CO-10, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
Recharge the refrigerant.
SJIA1221E
SJIA1222E
Heater & cooling unit assembly mounting bolts
: 6.9 N·m (0.7 kg-m, 61 in-lb)
Steering member and steering column assembly mounting nuts and bolt
: 12 N·m (1.2 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
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3. Remove engine cover (1), (2). Refer to EM-17, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
4. Remove air cleaner case (LH) and air duct (LH). Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove mounting nuts (A) from low-pressure flexible hose (1).
6. Remove mounting nuts (B) from high-pressure flexible hose (2).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of compressor, low-pressure flexible
hose and high-pressure flexible hose with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
7. Disconnect compressor connector (C).
8. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-12, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
9. Remove mounting bolts (A) from compressor, using power tools.
10. Remove compressor (1) upward of vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure flexible hose with new ones, and
then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Check Disc to Pulley ClearanceNJS000IE
Check the clearance (B) between pulley assembly (1) and clutch
disc (2) around the entire periphery with feeler gauge (A).
If specified clearance is not obtained, replace compressor.
PJIA0178E
PJIA0179E
Disc to pulley
clearance: 0.30 - 0.60 mm (0.012 - 0.024 in)
SJIA1918E
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INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of low-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure pipe 2 with new ones, and then
apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
Female-side piping connection is thin and easy to deform. Slowly insert the male-side piping
straight in axial direction.
Insert piping securely until a click is heard.
After piping connection is completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexible HoseNJS0001Z
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove tower bar. Refer to FSU-20, "
TOWER BAR" .
3. Remove engine cover (1), (2). Refer to EM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
4. Remove air cleaner case (LH) and air duct (LH). Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove mounting bolt (A) from high-pressure flexible hose
bracket (1).
6. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure flexible hose
(1) and condenser with disconnector (SST: 9253089912) (A).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of high-pressure flexible hose and
condenser with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid
the entry of air.
7. Remove mounting nut (A) from high-pressure flexible hose (1),
and then remove high-pressure flexible hose.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of high-pressure flexible hose and
compressor with suitable material such as vinyl tape to
avoid the entry of air.Low-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt
: 4.2 N·m (0.43 kg-m, 37 in-lb)
PJIA0183E
PJIA0184E
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INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure liquid tank bracket is securely installed at protru-
sion of condenser.
Make sure liquid tank bracket does not move to a position
below center of liquid tank.
Replace O-rings of condenser pipe with new ones, and then
apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of CondenserNJS00023
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
3. Remove cover for condenser mounting bolt.
4. Remove tower bar. Refer to FSU-20, "
TOWER BAR" .
5. Remove engine cover (1), (2). Refer to EM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
6. Remove air cleaner case (LH) and air duct (LH). Refer to and EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
7. Remove radiator fan shroud after removing radiator upper hose.
8. Remove mounting bolt for condenser.
9. Remove mounting bolt (A) from high-pressure flexible hose
bracket (1).
10. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure flexible hose
(1) and condenser with disconnector (SST: 9253089912).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the high-pressure flexible hose and condenser
with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry
of air.
Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 1 (2)
and condenser with disconnector (SST: 9253089908).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of high-pressure pipe 1 and con-
denser with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the
entry of air.
RJIA1441E
SJIA0249E
PJIA0183E
PJIA0189E
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11. Remove radiator upper mount, move radiator and condenser to the engine side.
12. Disconnect refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
13. Lift condenser up slightly and tilt it toward front of vehicle. (This
is because condenser lower bracket is on bottom of radiator
tank.)
14. Pull condenser forward at an angle. Remove condenser from
radiator.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage core surface of the condenser and
the radiator.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of high-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure pipe 1 with new ones, and then
apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
Female-side piping connection is thin and easy to deform. Slowly insert the male-side piping
straight in axial direction.
Insert piping securely until a click is heard.
After piping connection is completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
SJIA1085E
RJIA0669E
RJIA1443E
Condenser mounting bolt
: 4.2 N·m (0.43 kg-m, 37 in-lb)
High-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt
: 4.2 N·m (0.43 kg-m, 37 in-lb)