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W/Harness Inspection





Terminal and Connector Inspection

1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
3. Has a problem been found ?
YES
1) Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure
NO
1) Go to "Signal Circuit Inspection" procedure

Signal Circuit Inspection

Check for open in harness
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect DR Direction Actuator.
3. Measure resistance between terminal "3, 4" of DR Direction Motor and terminal "19, 20" of A/C control unit.
A. Specification : Approx. 0 Ohms




4. Is the measured resistance within specifications ?
YES
1) Go to "Check for short to ground in harness" procedure.
NO
1) Check for open in signal harness. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
Check for short to ground in harness
1. Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect DR Direction Actuator.
3. Measure resistance between terminal "3, 4" of DR Direction Motor and chassis ground
A. Specification : Approx. Infinity Ohms




4. Is the measured resistance within specifications ?
YES
1) Go to "Visual/Physical Inspection" procedure
NO
1) Check for short to ground in signal harness. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.