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Insufficient HeatingINFOID:0000000005930855
SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating
INSPECTION FLOW
1.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPERAT IONAL CHECK - TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Turn temperature control dial clockwise to maximum heat position.
2. Check for hot air at discharge air outlets.
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 MTC-31, "
Operational Check" .
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to MTC-23, "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.CHECK COOLANT SYSTEM
1. Check engine coolant level. Refer to CO-11, "
Inspection" (HR16DE) or CO-36, "Inspection" (MR18DE).
2. Check hoses for leaks or kinks.
3. Check Radiator cap. Refer to CO-14, "
Checking Radiator Cap" HR16DE or CO-39, "Checking Radiator
Cap" (MR18DE).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair/replace as necessary.
5.CHECK AIR MIX DOOR CABLE
Check air mix door cable operation. Refer to MTC-65, "
Air Mix Door Cable Adjustment" .
OK or NG
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.
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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.
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YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Adjust or replace air mix door cable. Refer to MTC-65, "
Air Mix Door Cable Adjustment" .
6.CHECK AIR DUCTS
Check ducts for air leaks.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair air leaks.
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. The inlet hose should be hot and the outlet hose should be
warm.
Is the inlet hose hot and the outlet hose warm?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Both hoses warm: GO TO 9.
8.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Check engine control temperature sensor. Refer to EC-172, "
Component Inspection" (MR18DE) or EC-690,
"Component Inspection" (HR16DE).
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 >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair /replace as necessary. Retest GO TO 7.
10.BACK FLUSH HEATER CORE
1. Back flush heater core.
2. Drain the water from the system.
3. Refill system with new engine coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" (HR16DE) or CO-36,
"Changing Engine Coolant" (MR18DE) .
4. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Touch both the inlet and outlet heater hoses. The inlet hose should be hot and the outlet hose should be
warm.
Is the inlet hose hot and the outlet hose warm?
YES >> System OK.
NO >> Replace heater core and refill engine coolant. Refer to MTC-68, "
Removal and Installation" .
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SYMPTOM: Noise
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A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY
8. Remove instrument stay nuts (A) and harness clamps (B), andthen remove instrument stay (1).
9. Disconnect thermo control amp. connector (1) for MR18DE - TYPE 2 systems as shown. Di sconnect the thermo control amp.
short connector for MR18DE - TYPE 1 and HR16DE systems.
10. Remove instrument panel and pad. Refer to IP-11, "
Component Parts".
11. Remove side ventilator ducts. Refer to MTC-69, "
Removal and Installation".
12. Remove center ventilator ducts. Refer to MTC-69, "
Removal and Installation".
13. Remove side kicking plates. Refer to EI-41, "
Component".
14. Disconnect the fuel filler door cable and the rear hatch door cable.
15. Remove A/C unit assembly bolts, steering member bolts, steering column nuts and harness clips.
16. Remove steering member, and then remove A/C unit assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• When filling radiator with coolant, refer to CO-36, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
• Recharge the refrigerant.
CAUTION:
• Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new ones, and apply compressor oil when installing.
• When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
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A/C unit assembly bolt : 6.9 N·m (0.7 kg-m, 61 in-lb)
Steering member bolt : 12 N·m (1.25 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
Steering column nut : Refer to PS-10, "
Removal and Installation".
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1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to MTC-74, "HFC-134a (R-134a)
Service Procedure".
2. Disconnect the low-pressure flexible hose nut (A) and high-pres- sure flexible hose bolt (B) and remove the hoses from compres-
sor.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of co mpressor, low-pressure flexible
hose and high-pressure flexible hose with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
3. Disconnect the compressor harness connector (C)
4. Remove the engine undercover, using power tools.
5. Remove the A/C drive belt. Refer to EM-14, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove the bolts (A) from the compressor (1), using power tools.
7. Remove the compressor (1) downward from the engine com- partment.
INSPECTION FOR CLUTCH DISC TO PULLEY CLEARANCE
1. Check the clearance around the entire periphery of the clutch
disc and pulley using a suitable tool as shown.
2. If specified clearance is not obtained, replace compressor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace O-rings of low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure flexible hose with new ones, and
apply compressor oil when installing.
• When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to MTC-92, "
Checking of Refrigerant Leaks".
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Clutch disc to pulley clearance : 0.3 - 0.6 mm
(0.012 - 0.024 in)
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2. Remove engine cover (MR18DE only).
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-24, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove lower dash insulator.
5. Remove ground wire harness (1).
6. Remove bolt (A) and nut (B) from low-pressure flexible hose (2) bracket.
7. Remove bolt (A), and then disconnect low-pressure flexible hose (1) and high-pressure pipe (2).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pi pe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
8. Remove nut (A), and then remove low-pressure flexible hose (1) from compressor (2).
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pi pe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new on es, and apply compressor oil when installing.
• When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Flexible HoseINFOID:0000000005930877
REMOVAL
1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant.
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Other gases in the work area or substances on the A/C components, for example, anti-freeze, windshield
washer fluid, solvents and oils, may falsely trigger the leak detector. Make sure the surfaces to be checked are
clean.
Clean with a dry cloth or blow off with shop air.
Do not allow the sensor tip of the detector to contact with any substance. This can also cause false readings
and may damage the detector.
Dye InjectionINFOID:0000000005930886
(This procedure is only necessary when recharging t he system or when the compressor has seized and was
replaced.)
1. Check A/C system static (at rest) pressure. Pres sure must be at least 345 kPa (3.45 bar, 3.52 kg/cm
2, 50
psi).
2. Pour one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of the A/C refrigerant dye into the injector tool J-41459.
3. Connect the injector tool to the A/C low-pressure side service fitting.
4. Start engine and switch A/C ON.
5. When the A/C operating (compressor running), inject one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of fluorescent dye
through the low-pressure service valve using dye injector tool J-41459 (refer to the manufacture’s operat-
ing instructions).
6. With the engine still running, disconnect the injector tool from the service fitting.
CAUTION:
Be careful the A/C system or replacing a componen t, pour the dye directly into the open system
connection and proceed wi th the service procedures.
7. Operate the A/C system for a minimum of 20 minutes to mix the dye with the system oil. Depending on the
leak size, operating conditions and location of the leak , it may take from minutes to days for the dye to
penetrate a leak and become visible.
Electronic Refrigerant Leak DetectorINFOID:0000000005930887
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK DETECTOR
When performing a refrigerant leak check, use an A/C electrical leak
detector (SST) or equivalent. Ensure that the instrument is calibrated
and set properly per the operating instructions.
The leak detector is a delicate device. In order to use the leak detec-
tor properly, read the operating instructions and perform any speci-
fied maintenance.
1. Position probe approximately 5 mm (3/16 in) away from point to
be checked.
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2. When testing, circle each fitting completely with probe.
3. Move probe along component approximately 25 to 50 mm (1 to2 in) per second.
CHECKING PROCEDURE
To prevent inaccurate or false readings, make sure there is no refrigerant vapor, shop chemicals, or cigarette
smoke in the vicinity of the vehicle. Perform the leak test in calm area (low air/wind movement) so that the
leaking refrigerant is not dispersed.
1. Turn engine OFF.
2. Connect a suitable A/C manifold gauge set to the A/C service ports.
3. Check if the A/C refrigerant pressure is at least 345 kPa (3.45 bar, 3.52 kg/cm
2, 50 psi) above 16°C. If less
than specification, recover/evacuate and recharge the system with the specified amount of refrigerant.
NOTE:
At temperatures below 16 °C, leaks may not be detected since t he system may not reach 345 kPa (3.45
bar, 3.52 kg/cm
2, 50 psi).
4. Perform the leak test from the high-pressure side (compressor dischar ge a to evaporator inlet f) to the
low-pressure side (evaporator drain hose g to shaft seal k). Refer to MTC-76, "
Component". Perform a
leak check for the following areas carefully. Clean the component to be checked and move the leak
detected probe completely around the connection/component.
• Compressor Check the fitting of high- and low-pressure flexible hoses, relief valve and shaft seal.
• Condenser Check the fitting of high-pressure flexible hose and pipe, refrigerant pressure sensor.
• Liquid tank Check the refrigerant connection.
• Service valves
Check all around the service valves. Ensure service valve caps are secured on the service valves (to
prevent leaks).
NOTE:
After removing A/C manifold gauge set from service valves, wipe any residue from valves to prevent any
false readings by leak detector.
• Cooling unit (Evaporator)
With engine OFF, turn blower fan on “High” for at l east 15 seconds to dissipate any refrigerant trace in
the cooling unit. Wait a minimum of 10 minutes accumulation time (refer to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended procedure for actual wait time) before insert ing the leak detector probe into the drain hose.
Keep the probe inserted for at least 10 seconds. Use c aution not to contaminate the probe tip with water
or dirt that may be in the drain hose.
5. If a leak detector detects a leak, verify at least once by blowing compressed air into area of suspected
leak, then repeat check as outlined above.
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6. Do not stop when one leak is found. Continue to check for additional leaks at all system components.
If no leaks are found, perform steps 7-10.
7. Start engine.
8. Set the heater A/C control as follows;
a. A/C switch: ON
b. Mode control dial position: VENT (Ventilation)
c. Intake door lever position: Recirculation
d. Max. cold temperature
e. Fan speed: High
9. Run engine at 1,500 rpm for at least 2 minutes.
10. Turn engine off and perform leak check again following steps 4 through 6 above.
Refrigerant leaks should be chec ked immediately after stopping
the engine. Begin with the leak detector at the compressor. The
pressure on the high-pressure side will gradually drop after
refrigerant circulation stops and pressure on the low-pressure
side will gradually rise, as shown in the graph. Some leaks are
more easily detected when pressure is high.
11. Before connecting recovery/recycling equipment to vehicle, check recovery/recycling equipment gauges. No refrigerant
pressure should be displayed. If pressure is displayed, recover
refrigerant from equipment lines.
12. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Repair the leaking fitting or component if necessary.
13. Evacuate and recharge A/C system and perform the l eak test to confirm no refrigerant leaks.
14. Perform A/C performance test to ensure system works properly.
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