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PRECAUTIONS
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SERVICE HOSES
Be certain that the service hoses display the markings described
(colored hose with black stripe). All hoses must include positive shut
-off devices (either manual or automatic) near the end of the hoses
opposite to the manifold gauge.
SERVICE COUPLERS
Never attempt to connect HFC-134a (R-134a) service couplers to a
CFC-12 (R-12) A/C system. The HFC-134a (R-134a) couplers will
not properly connect to the CFC-12 (R-12) system. However, if an
improper connection is attempted, discharging and contamination
may occur.
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE
Verify that no refrigerant other than HFC-134a (R-134a) and speci-
fied lubricants have been used with the scale. If the scale controls
refrigerant flow electronically, the hose fitting must be 1/2″-16
ACME.
CHARGING CYLINDER
Using a charging cylinder is not recommended. Refrigerant may be vented into air from cylinder’s top valve
when filling the cylinder with refrigerant. Also, the accuracy of the cylinder is generally less than that of an
electrical scale or of quality recycle/recharge equipment.
RHA272D
Shut-off valve rotation A/C service valve
Clockwise Open
Counterclockwise Close
RHA273D
RHA274D
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LUBRICANT
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LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT
1. Before connecting recovery/recycling recharging equipment to vehicle, check recovery/recycling recharg-
ing equipment gauges. No refrigerant pressure should be displayed. If NG, recover refrigerant from equip-
ment lines.
2. Connect recovery/recycling recharging equipment to vehicle. Confirm refrigerant purity in supply tank
using recovery/recycling recharging equipment and refrigerant identifier. If NG, refer to AT C - 5 , "
CONTAM-
INATED REFRIGERANT" .
3. Confirm refrigerant purity in vehicle A/C system using recovery/recycling recharging equipment and refrig-
erant identifier. If NG, refer to AT C - 5 , "
CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANT" .
4. Discharge refrigerant into the refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Measure lubricant discharged into
the recovery/recycling equipment.
5. Drain the lubricant from the old (removed) compressor into a graduated container and recover the amount
of lubricant drained.
6. Drain the lubricant from the new compressor into a separate, clean container.
7. Measure an amount of new lubricant installed equal to amount drained from old compressor. Add this
lubricant to new compressor through the suction port opening.
8. Measure an amount of new lubricant equal to the amount recovered during discharging. Add this lubricant
to new compressor through the suction port opening.
9. If the liquid tank also needs to be replaced, add another 5 m (0.2 US fl oz, 0.2 Imp fl oz) of lubricant at
this time.
Do not add this 5 m (0.2 US fl oz, 0.2 Imp fl oz) of lubricant when replaces the compressor only.
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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Control OperationNJS0000M
MODE CONTROL DIAL
The air discharge outlets are controlled with this dial.
Mode doors are set to the defrost position with this dial. Also, intake doors are set to the outside air position.
When shifting mode control dial to D/F, D/F2 or DEF position under the following conditions, compressor is
turned ON. (A/C LED ON)
FAN: O N
A/C: OFF
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL (POTENTIO TEMPERATURE CONTROL)
The set temperature is increased or decreased with this dial.
FAN CONTROL DIAL
The blower speed is automatically or manually controlled with this dial. Twenty-five speeds are available for
manual control.
Shifting fan control dial to AUTO, compressor is turned ON automatically.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
When illumination is ON, rear window is defogged.
INTAKE SWITCH
When intake switch is ON, REC LED turns ON, and air inlet is fixed to REC.
When press intake switch again, FRE LED turns ON, and air inlet is fixed to FRE.
When intake switch is pressed for approximately 1.5 seconds or longer, REC and FRE LEDs blink twice.
Then, automatic control mode is entered. Inlet status is displayed even during automatic control.
When FRE LED is turned ON, shifting mode control dial to D/F, D/F2 or DEF, or when compressor is
turned from ON to OFF, intake switch is automatically turned OFF (fixed to FRE mode). REC mode can be
re-entered by pressing intake switch again, and then compressor is turned ON. (Except D/F, D/F2 or DEF
position)
A/C SWITCH
Compressor is ON or OFF with this switch.
(Pressing the A/C switch when the fan control dial is ON, will turn OFF the A/C switch and compressor.)
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISPFP:00004
CONSULT-III Function (BCM)NJS0000Q
CONSULT-III can display each diagnosis item using the diagnosis test modes shown following.
DATA MONITOR
Display Item List
System part Check item, diagnosis mode Description
BCM Data monitor Displays BCM input data in real time.
Monitor Item Condition Value/Status
IGNITION SW Ignition switch OFF → ON OFF → ON
HEATER FAN SW Ignition switch ONBlower fan motor switch ON ON
Blower fan motor switch OFF OFF
AIR COND SIG Ignition switch ONCompressor ON ON
Compressor ON OFF
AC PRESS SEN
Engine is running
Warm-up condition
Both A/C switch and blower fan motor switch: ON (Compressor
operates)1.0 - 4.0 V
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8. CHECK ACTUATORS
Refer to the following chart and confirm discharge air flow, air tem-
perature, blower motor duty ratio and compressor operation.
Checks must be made visually, by listening the sound, or by touching air outlets with hand, etc. for improper
operation.
*1: STEP-No. 41 to 46 are for differentiation and will not be displayed.
*2: FOOT position during automatic control. Refer to AT C - 5 1 , "
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: FOOT POSITION
SETTING TRIMMER" .
OK or NG
OK >> 1. Turn ignition switch OFF or intake switch ON.
2. INSPECTION END
NG >>
Air outlet does not change.
Go to Mode Door Motor Circuit. Refer to AT C - 6 0 , "
Mode Door Motor Circuit" .
Intake door does not change.
Go to Intake Door Motor Circuit. Refer to AT C - 6 6 , "
Intake Door Motor Circuit" .
Discharge air temperature does not change.
Go to Air Mix Door Motor Circuit. Refer to AT C - 6 3 , "
Air Mix Door Motor Circuit" .
Blower motor operation is malfunctioning.
Go to Blower Motor Circuit. Refer to AT C - 6 9 , "
Blower Motor Circuit" .
Magnet clutch does not engage.
Go to Magnet Clutch Circuit. Refer to AT C - 7 4 , "
Magnet Clutch Circuit" .
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STEP-No. *1STEP-41 STEP-42 STEP-43 STEP-44 STEP-45 STEP-46
Mode control dial posi-
tionAUTO VENT B/LFOOT or
FOOT2D/F or D/F2 DEF
Mode door position VENT VENT2 B/L
FOOT
*2D/F DEF
Intake door position REC REC REC FRE FRE FRE
Air mix door position FULL COLD FULL COLD FULL COLD FULL HOT FULL HOT FULL HOT
Blower motor duty ratio 25% 25% 41% 57% 75% 91%
Compressor ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
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REFRIGERANT LINES
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11. Before connecting recovery/recycling recharging equipment to vehicle, check recovery/recycling recharg-
ing equipment gauges. No refrigerant pressure should be displayed. If pressure is displayed, recover
refrigerant from equipment lines and then check refrigerant purity.
12. Confirm refrigerant purity in supply tank using recovery/recycling recharging equipment and refrigerant
identifier.
13. Confirm refrigerant purity in vehicle A/C system using recovery/recycling recharging equipment and refrig-
erant identifier.
14. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling recharging equipment. Repair the
leaking fitting or component if necessary.
15. Evacuate and recharge A/C system and perform the leak test to confirm no refrigerant leaks.
16. Perform A/C performance test to ensure system works properly.