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HAC-60
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BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM
Check circuit continuity between terminals by supplying 12 volts and
ground to coil side terminals of relays.
Rear Blower Motor
Check that there are no foreign particles inside the intake unit.
Apply 12 volts to terminal 2 and ground to terminal 1 and ensure that
the blower motor rotates freely and quietly.
WJIA0973E
WJIA1508E
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HAC-114
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INSUFFICIENT COOLING
Trouble Diagnoses fo r Abnormal Pressure
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Whenever system′s high and/or low side pressure is abnormal, 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
High-pressure Side is Too Low and Low-pressure Side is Too High
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycleProbable causeCorrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too high. Pressure is reduced soon af-
ter water is splashed on con-
denser.
Excessive refrigerant charge in
refrigeration cycle
Reduce refrigerant until speci-
fied pressure is obtained.
Air suction by cooling fan is in-
sufficient. 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
if necessary.
• Low-pressure pipe is not cold.
• When compressor is stopped high-pressure val-
ue quickly drops by approx-
imately 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 decreas-
es too slowly.)
↓
Air in refrigeration cycle
Evacuate and recharge system.
Engine tends to overheat. Engine cooling systems mal-
function. Check and repair engine cool-
ing system.
• An area of the low-pressure pipe is colder than areas
near the evaporator outlet.
• Plates are sometimes cov- ered with frost. • Excessive liquid refrigerant
on low-pressure side
• Excessive refrigerant dis-
charge flow
• Expansion valve is open a lit- tle compared with the speci-
fication.
↓
Improper expansion valve ad-
justment Replace expansion valve.
AC359A
Gauge indication
Refrigerant cycleProbable causeCorrective 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 tu
be or parts lo-
cated between compressor
and condenser are clogged or
crushed. • Check and repair or replace
malfunctioning parts.
• Check oil for contamination.
AC360A
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Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too Low
Low-pressure Side Some
times Becomes Negative
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycleProbable causeCorrective 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 be-
tween high- and low-pressure
sides. Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
↓
Damaged inside compressor
packings.
Replace compressor.
AC356A
Gauge indication
Refrigerant cycleProbable causeCorrective 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 liquid 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 HA-24, "
Check-
ing 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.
↓
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 HAC-86, "
Intake
Sensor Diagnosis Proce-
dure".
• Repair evaporator fins.
• Replace evaporator.
• Refer to HAC-50, "
Front
Blower Motor Component
Function Check".
AC353A
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HAC-116
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INSUFFICIENT COOLING
Low-pressure Side
Becomes Negative
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycleProbable causeCorrective 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.
↓
Water is mixed with refrigerant.
• Drain water from refrigerant
or replace refrigerant.
• Replace liquid tank.
AC354A
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycleProbable causeCorrective action
Low-pressure side becomes nega-
tive. Liquid tank or front/rear side of
expansion valve′s pipe is frost-
ed or dewed. High-pressure side is closed
and refrigerant does not flow.
↓
Expansion valve or liquid tank
is frosted. Leave the system at rest until
no frost is present. Start it
again to check whether or not
the malfunction is caused by
water or foreign particles.
• If water is the cause, initially
cooling is okay. Then the wa-
ter freezes causing a block-
age. Drain water from
refrigerant or replace refrig-
erant.
• If due to foreign particles, re- move expansion valve and
remove the particles with dry
and compressed air (not
shop air).
• If either of the above meth- ods cannot correct the mal-
function, replace expansion
valve.
• Replace liquid tank.
• Check oil for contamination.
AC362A
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HAC-120
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NOISE
*1
HAC-4, "Operational Check (Front)"
or HAC-5, "
Operational Check
(Rear)"
*2 EM-13, "Checking Drive Belts"*3HAC-113, "Performance Chart"HA-
22, "Maintenance of Oil Quantity in
Compressor"
*4HA-47, "Removal and Installation for
Front Expansion Valve" *5
HA-32, "
Removal and Installation for
Compressor Clutch"
*6HA-32, "Removal and Installation for
Compressor Clutch"
*7HA-31, "Removal and Installation for
Compressor" *8
HA-22, "
Maintenance of Oil Quantity
in Compressor"
*9HA-44, "Removal and Installation for
Condenser"
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Service NoticeINFOID:0000000001609867
• When removing or installing various parts, place a cloth or padding on the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
• Handle trim, molding, instruments, grille, etc. carefully during removing or installing. Be careful not to soil or
damage them.
• Apply sealing compound where necessary when installing parts.
• When applying sealing compound, be careful that the sealing compound does not protrude from parts.
• When replacing any metal parts (for example body outer panel, members, etc.), be sure to take rust preven-
tion measures.
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the
″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Liquid GasketINFOID:0000000001538839
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
• After removing the bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface and
remove the old liquid gasket sealing using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.
• Tap the seal cutter to insert it (1).
• In areas where the Tool is difficult to use, lightly tap to slide it (2).
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application surface and the mating surface using suitable tool.
• Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
liquid gasket application surface, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign material.
3. Attach the liquid gasket tube to the Tool. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-15, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
4. Apply the liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.
• If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply theliquid gasket to the groove.
• As for the bolt holes, normally apply the liquid gasket inside
the holes. If specified in the procedure, it should also be
applied outside the holes.
• Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.
• If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
• Do not retighten after the installation.
• Wait 30 minutes or more after installation before refilling the engine with engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe them.
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0566E
PBIC0003E
Tool number : WS39930000 ( — )
WBIA0567E
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LU-8
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ENGINE OIL
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
InspectionINFOID:0000000001538844
OIL LEVEL
• Before starting the engine make sure the vehicle is parked on a flatand level surface, then check the oil level. If the engine is already
running, turn it off and allow 10 minutes before checking.
• Check that the oil level is within the low (L) and high (H) range as indicated on the dipstick.
• If the engine oil level is out of range, add oil as necessary. Refer to
MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
OIL APPEARANCE
• Check the engine oil for a white milky appearance or excessive contamination.
• If the engine oil is milky, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant. Repair the broken
parts.
OIL LEAKAGE
Check for oil leakage around the following areas:
•Oil pan
• Oil pan drain plug
• Oil pressure switch
• Oil filter
• Oil cooler
• Intake valve timing control cover
• Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
• Front cover
• Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
• Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
• Crankshaft oil seal (front and rear)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yoursel f, as engine oil may be hot.
• Put the selector lever in the Park “P” position.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-8, "
Inspection".
2. Remove engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Disconnect the oil pressure switch harness connector.
4. Remove the oil pressure switch (A).
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