Inspection Procedure
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- CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
- Use the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to MPX DTC is not output A MPX DTC is output B
B: GO TO MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A: Go to Next Step
- Use the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
- Use the intelligent tester to check if the CAN Communication System is functioning normally.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to CAN DTC is not output A CAN DTC is output B
B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A: Go to Next Step
- Use the intelligent tester to check if the CAN Communication System is functioning normally.
- INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER
- Remove the A/C amplifier with the connectors still connected.
- Measure the waveform of the connector.WAVEFORM REFERENCE
Item Contents Tool setting 200 mV/DIV., 10 ms/DIV. Vehicle condition Ignition switch: ON
A/C switch: ON
Blower switch: ONStandard
STANDARD CHARTTester connection (Symbols) Condition Specified condition A8-13 (SSR+) - A8-15 (SSRL) Ignition switch: ON
A/C switch: ON
Blower switch: ONPulse generation Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to NG A OK (When troubleshooting according to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE) B OK (When troubleshooting according to the DTCs) C
B: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
C: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER
A: Go to Next Step
- INSPECT COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (A/C LOCK SENSOR)
- Disconnect the connector from the compressor and magnetic clutch.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHARTTester connection (Symbols) Condition Specified condition A2-2 (SSR+) - A2-5 (SSR-) Always (at 20°C (68°F)) 165 to 205 Ω
NG: REPLACE COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH (A/C LOCK SENSOR)
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OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (A/C AMPLIFIER - COMPRESSOR AND MAGNETIC CLUTCH)
- Disconnect the connector from the A/C amplifier.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHARTTester connection (Symbols) Condition Specified condition A8-13 (SSR+) - A2-2 (SSR+) Always Below 1 Ω A8-15 (SSRL) - A2-5 (SSR-) Always Below 1 Ω A8-13 (SSR+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher A8-15 (SSRL) -Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER