2009 SUBARU TRIBECA battery

AC-45
In-vehicle Sensor (Auto A/C Model)
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
24.In-vehicle Sensor (Auto A/C
Model)
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the instrument panel lower panel on
driver’s side. ment Panel Lower Cover.>
3) Disconnect the connector and aspirator hose,
remove the catch hook and remove the interior
temperature sensor from the knee guard plate.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the sensors and inte-
rior trim when removing.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
agnostic Procedure for Sensors.>

AC-46
Air Vent Grille
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
25.Air Vent Grille
A: REMOVAL
1. UPPER GRILL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Lift the upper grill, and remove the catch on the
hazard switch side.
3) Hold the side of the monitor and remove the
catch on the upper, right and left sides.
4) Detach the connectors and remove the panel.
2. CENTER GRILLE
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the front control panel. FRONT, REMOVAL, Control Panel.>
3) Remove the screw, and remove the center grill
3. SIDE GRILLE
Remove the catch in 2 locations to remove the side
air vent grill.
4. ROOF GRILL
Remove the catch, and remove the roof air vent
grill.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check that the direction and amount of air can
be adjusted smoothly.
2) Check that the adjustment can be maintained in
each position.
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AC-01346
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General Description
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
2. General Description
A: CAUTION
1) Never connect the battery in reverse polarity.
•Auto A/C control module may be destroyed in-
stantly.
2) Do not disconnect the battery terminals while the
engine is running.
•A large counter electromotive force will be gener-
ated in the generator, and this voltage may damage
electronic parts such as auto A/C control module
etc.
3) Before disconnecting the connectors of each
sensor and the auto A/C control module, be sure to
turn the ignition switch to OFF.
•Auto A/C control module may be damaged.
4) Every A/C-related part is a precision part. Do not
drop them.
5) Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the
A/C control panel and junction box.
CAUTION:
•For airbag system, yellow-colored wiring har-
ness and connectors are all used. Do not use
the electrical test equipment on these circuits.
•Be careful not to damage the airbag system
wiring harness when servicing the A/C control
panel and junction box.
B: INSPECTION
Before performing the diagnosis, check the follow-
ing items which might affect A/C system problems.
1. BATTERY
1) Measure the battery voltage and specific gravity
of electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V
Specific gravity: 1.260 or more
2) Check the condition of the fuses for A/C system
power supply and other fuses.
3) Check the condition of harness and harness
connector connections.
2. ASPIRATOR HOSE
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and press the A/
C switch.
2) Turn the temperature control dial to maximum
hot position.
3) Turn the air flow control dial to “DEF” position.
4) Turn the fan speed control dial to 4th position.
5) Put a strip of paper close to the front side of in-
vehicle sensor suction port (A) located in the driv-
er’s side console side panel, and check that air is
being sucked into the port by seeing the paper
moving towards the port.
NOTE:
Be careful not to let the paper get sucked into the
port.
6) If the paper does not move at all, remove the
driver’s side console side panel MOVAL, Center Console.> and check for improper
connection of the aspirator hose, in-vehicle sensor
and heater unit, and repair them if necessary.
3. A/C LINE
Check the connection for A/C line (A) and lower
side high-pressure pipe.
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Auto A/C Control Module I/O Signal
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
4. Auto A/C Control Module I/O Signal
A: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Te r m i n a l N o . D e s c r i p t i o n M e a s u r i n g c o n d i t i o n S p e c i f i c a t i o n
A1 Battery power supply Ignition switch: OFF Battery voltage
A2 ACC power supply Ignition switch: ACC Battery voltage
A3Mode door actuator position sig-
nal
Mode door: FACE position 4 V
Mode door: DEF position 1 V
A4Passenger’s side air mix door
actuator position signal
Air mix door: Maximum cool position 4 V
Air mix door: Maximum hot position 1 V
A5 In-vehicle sensor Ignition switch: ON Less than 5 V
A6 Sunload sensor Ignition switch: ON, With Sunload (No sunload: 0.8 V) 3 V
A7Driver’s seat heater temperature
sensorIgnition switch: ON Less than 5 V
A8 Sensor power supply Ignition switch: ON 5 V
A9 Ignition power supply Ignition switch: ON Battery voltage
A10 A/C cut signalIgnition switch: ON Battery voltage
When pressure SW is operating 0 V
A12Driver’s side air mix door actuator
position signal
Air mix door: Maximum cool position 4 V
Air mix door: Maximum hot position 1 V
A13 Evaporator sensor Ignition switch: ON Less than 5 V
A14Passenger’s seat heater tempera-
ture sensorIgnition switch: ON Less than 5 V
A15 Sensor ground Continuity to chassis ground 0 Ω
A16 Ground Continuity to chassis ground 0 Ω
B1 CAN communication (HI side) Ignition switch: ON Pulse signal *1
B2Blower motor voltage feedback
signal
Blower level: Manual Lo 7.6 V
Blower level: Manual M3 3.7 V
Blower level: Manual Hi Less than 1 V
B3Blower motor power MOS gate
control signalIgnition switch : ON, Blower switch : ON1 V — battery
voltage
B6 Magnet clutch signalTe m p e r a t u r e s e t t i n g : M a x i m u m C O O L , M O D E : M a n u a l
DEF, A/C: ONBattery voltage
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10
20 19 18 17 16 15 14
13 12 11987654 321
1016 15 14 13 12 119
87654 321
B: B283
A: B282
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Auto A/C Control Module I/O Signal
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
*1: Unable to measure the voltage for digital signal.
*2: Voltage immediately after switching FACE ⇔ DEF or maximum COOL ⇔ maximum HOT (when the damper door is operat-
ing.) for mode door and air mix door
*3: Voltage immediately after the operation for the seat heater (Always measure the voltage immediately after turning the seat
heater to ON because once reached to the target value, it switches to ON/OFF action.)
B: WIRING DIAGRAM
1. AIR CONDITIONER AUTO A/C MODEL

B7Mode door actuator power supply
(FACE)
When switching mode door from DEF → FACE
Battery voltage
— 2.5 V or more
*2
When switching mode door from FACE → DEF Less than 1 V *2
B8
Passenger’s side air mix door
actuator power supply (COOL
side)
When switching air mix door from HOT → COOL
Battery voltage
— 2.5 V or more
*2
When switching air mix door from COOL → HOT Less than 1 V *2
B9Driver’s side air mix door actuator
power supply (COOL side)
When switching air mix door from HOT → COOL
Battery voltage
— 2.5 V or more
*2
When switching air mix door from COOL → HOT Less than 1 V *2
B10 Inlet opening motor (FRESH side)FRESH Less than 1 V
RECIRC Battery voltage
B11 Driver’s seat heater Driver’s seat heater: ON (3 stages) Less than 1 V *3
B13 Passenger’s seat heater Passenger’s seat heater: ON (3 stages) Less than 1 V *3
B14 CAN communication (Lo side) Ignition switch: ON Pulse signal *1
B16 Blower motor relayBlower motor: Stopped Battery voltage
Blower motor: Operated Less than 1 V
B18Panel communication (transmitter
side)Ignition switch: ON Pulse signal *1
B19Panel communication (receiver
side)Ignition switch: ON Pulse signal *1
B20 Mode door (DEF) side
Mode: DEF ⇒ FACE Less than 1 V
Mode: FACE ⇒ DEFBattery voltage
— 2.5 V or more
B21 Passenger’s side air mix door
Air mix: Maximum HOT ⇒ maximum COOL Less than 1 V
Air mix: Maximum COOL ⇒ maximum HOTBattery voltage
— 2.5 V or more
B22 Driver’s side air mix door
Air mix: Maximum HOT ⇒ maximum COOL Less than 1 V
Air mix: Maximum COOL ⇒ maximum HOTBattery voltage
— 2.5 V or more
B23Inlet opening motor (RECIRC
side)
RECIRC Less than 1 V
FRESH Battery voltage
B24 Driver’s seat heater ground Continuity to chassis ground 0 Ω
B25 Passenger’s seat heater ground Continuity to chassis ground 0 Ω
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Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
6. Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
A: A/C OR SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMS DOES NOT OPERATE
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•Set temperature is not indicated on the display, switch LEDs are faulty and switches do not operate.
•Self-diagnosis system does not operate.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AC-01335
A1A9A2A16
B282A:B283B:
M/B NO. 7
F/B NO. 22
F/B NO. 31
MAIN SBFSBF-6
B282
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A:
E
ACC
i88
1
5
B18B19
37
101
1
i97
i3
B38
1234 5678910 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
B38
123456789101112
i97
12345678
i88
IGNITIONSWITCHBATTERY
AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE
A/C CONTROL PANEL
JOINTCONNECTOR
7
B283B:
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Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
B: BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT ROTATE.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•Blower motor does not rotate.
•Blower motor does not rotate in “HI”.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
AC-01336
B2B3B16
B419
B87
B86
MB-33 FUSE NO. 15
F/B NO. 22
SBF-3MAIN SBF
SBF-6
532
1235
21
B87B86
3412
B283B:
E
M
3
12
BLOWER MOTOR
AUTO A/C CONTROL MODULE
BATTERY
IGNITIONSWITCHBLOWER MOTORRELAY
POWERTRANSISTOR
B283
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16 17 18 19 20
121112132425262122231415
B:B419
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Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C) (DIAGNOSTICS)
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK FUSE.
1) Remove the fuse No. 22 in fuse & relay box,
and the fuse No. 15 in main fuse box.
2) Check the condition of fuse.
Is any fuse blown out? Replace the fuse. Go to step 2.
2CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR BLOWER
MOTOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Turn the blower switch to ON.
3) Measure the voltage between blower motor
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B87) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 3.Repair the open
circuit of blower
motor power sup-
ply line harness.
3CHECK BLOWER MOTOR RELAY.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the blower motor relay.
3) Connect the battery positive (+) terminal to
terminal No. 2 of blower motor relay, and nega-
tive (–) terminal to terminal No. 3.
4) Measure the resistance between terminals
No. 1 and No. 5.
Te r m i n a l s
(B419) No. 1 — (B419) No. 5:
Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?
Go to step 4.Replace the
blower motor relay.
4CHECK BLOWER MOTOR.
1) Disconnect the connector from blower
motor.
2) Connect the battery positive (+) terminal to
terminal No. 2 of blower motor connector, and
negative (–) terminal to terminal No. 1.
3) Make sure the blower motor runs.
Does the blower motor run? Go to step 5.Replace the
blower motor.
REMOVAL, Blower
Motor.>
5CHECK POOR CONTACT.
Check poor contact of auto A/C control module
connector.
Is there poor contact in con-
nector?
Repair the con-
nector.
Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule. 32, REMOVAL,
Control Unit (Auto
A/C Model).>