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Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters


ECU Pin Voltage Testing

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

FAULT FINDING


WARNING: The microprocessor is an extremely sensitive and expensive unit, and should only be tested using a digital multimeter with no less than a 3.5 digit display and a resistance of no less than 2 megaohms. Any other form of multimeter will irreversibly damage the microprocessor.

Note: Always allow time for the servo motors and blower motors to come to a rest before starting a check.

The car should be in a workshop and the ambient temperature should be stable e.g 24°C (75°F) for at least 30 minutes before commencing the automatic check.

At 24°C the sensor voltage is 2.972 mV ± 2 mV. The rate of change is 10mV per 1°C. Unless stated otherwise, all checks are carried out at the ECM test plugs

Signal Pin No Voltage

MODE SWITCH: OFF IGNITION SWITCH: AUX 2

Battery supply 1 11 to 14V
Recirc input 9 2 to 6V
Earth/ground 2 0 to 40mV
Earth/ground 6 0 to 40mV
Earth/ground 10 0 to 40mV
Earth/ground 38 0 to 40mV
Earth/ground 45 0 to 40mV
From mode switch 44 0 to 12V
To mode switch 12 10 to 13.3V

MODE SWITCH: (MANUAL) LOW

Low input 13 150 to 350mV
Clutch output - Evap
sensor below 2.72V 20 0.6V
Clutch output - Evap
sensor above 2.72V 20 11.4V
Medium input 14 3 to 5V
High input 15 3 to 5V
Defrost 27 3 to 5V
From ON/OFF Sw. 44 10.3 to 13.3V
Output 43 4.73 to 5.2V
Recirc. output 3 0 to 200mV
HS Relays 16 0 to 200mV
Water valve solenoid 17 0 to 200mV
Centre vent solenoid 18 0 to 200mV

MODE SWITCH: (MANUAL) MEDIUM

Low input 13 3 to 5V
Medium input 14 150 to 350mV
High input 15 3 to 5V
Defrost 27 3 to 5V

MODE SWITCH: (MANUAL) HIGH. SERVO MOTORS: STATIONARY

Low input 13 3 to 5V
Medium input 14 3 to 5V
High input 15 150 to 350mV
Defrost input 27 3 to 5V

MODE SWITCH: (MANUAL) DEFROST

Low input 13 3 to 5V
Medium input 14 3 to 5V
High input 15 3 to 5V
Defrost input 27 150 to 350mV

MODE SWITCH: (MANUAL)

Face level Maximum 28 2.665 to 3.105V
Face level Minimum 28 0 to 200mV

MODE SWITCH: (MANUAL).

Temp. Maximum demand 35 4.75 to 5.25V
Temp. Minimum demand 35 0 to 200mV

MODE SWITCH: (AUTO) TEMPERATURE DEMAND SWITCH: MID-RANGE

Servo motor lower flap 37 0 to 2.0V
Servo motor lower flap 41 0 to 2.0V
Servo motor upper flap 40 0 to 2.0V
Servo motor upper flap 42 0 to 2.0V

MODE SWITCH: (AUTO) TEMPERATURE DEMAND SWITCH: HIGH

Servo motor lower flap 37 7.0 to 9.5V
Servo motor lower flap 41 7.0 to 9.5V
Servo motor upper flap 40 7.0 to 9.5V
Servo motor upper flap 42 7.0 to 9.5V

MODE SWITCH: (AUTO) TEMPERATURE DEMAND SWITCH: MID-RANGE

Recirc. input 9 3 to 5V
Recirc. output 3 0 to 500mV
Reference voltage 7 2.875 to 2.895V
Defrost output 11 0 to 500mV
High speed relays 16 0 to 500mV
Lower feedback pot.. 29 0.6 to 0.9V
Upper feedback pot. 30 1.15 to 1.45V
Water temp.switch engine cold 21 260 to 460mV
Water temp.switch engine hot 21 4.5 to 5.5V
Defrost output 11 0 to 500mV
Clutch output - evaporator
above 2.745 V 20 10.3 to 13.3V
RH Blower feedback 33 10 to 13V
LH Blower feedback 22 10 to 13V
RH Blower control 32 0 to 0.5V
LH Blower control 31 0 to 0.5V
Water valve solenoid 17 0 to 500mV
Centre vent solenoid 18 0 to 500mV

MODE SWITCH: (AUTO) LOW. TEMPERATURE DEMAND SWITCH: MINIMUM

Face Level to mid-range 28 1.43 to 1.45V

SERVO MOTORS STOPPED

Servo motor lower flap 37 0 to 40mV
Servo motor lower flap 41 0 to 40mV
Servo motor upper flap 40 0 to 40mV
Servo motor upper flap 42 0 to 40mV
Lower feedback pot. 29 0 to 0.2V
Upper feedback pot. 30 0 to 0.2V

MODE SWITCH:(AUTO) LOW. TEMPERATURE DEMAND SWITCH :MID-POS.

Temperature demand 35 1.43 to 1.45V

SERVO MOTORS STOPPED

Servo motor lower flap 37 0 to 40mV
Servo motor lower flap 41 0 to 40mV
Servo motor upper flap 40 0 to 40mV
Servo motor upper flap 42 0 to 40mV
Lower feedback pot. 29 0.57 to 0.87V
Upper feedback pot. 30 0.6 to 0.9V

MODE SWITCH:(AUTO) LOW. TEMPERATURE DEMAND SWITCH:MAX.

Temp demand 35 2.665 to 3.105V
Lower flap feedback pot. 29 0.979 to 1.279V
Upper flap feedback pot. 30 1.18 to 1.9V

MODE SWITCH:(AUTO). FACE LEVEL: MAXIMUM

Differential temp. 28 2.665 to 3.105V
Lower flap feedback pot. 29 0.979 to 1.279V
Upper flap feedback pot. 30 1.340 to 1.640V

BLOWER MOTOR TEST

FACE LEVEL: MINIMUM. TEMPERATURE DEMAND SWITCH: MINIMUM

Differential temp. 28 0 to 200mV
Temperature demand 35 0 to 200mV

Note: Allow the servo motors to come to rest before checking voltage levels. Typical figures are given in brackets.

MODE SWITCH RH CONTROL LH CONTROL RH FEEDBACK LH FEEDBACK
Position Pin No.32 Pin No.31 Pin No.33 Pin No.22

Low 1-2V (1.77V) 1-2V (1.77V) 4-6V (5.8V) 4-6V (5.63V)
Med 2-3V (2.28V) 2-3V (2.27V) 3-5V (3.7V) 3-5V (3.4V)
High 1-2V (1.17V) 1-2V (1.19V) 1-2V (1.22V) 1-2V (1.27V)

SET FACE DIFFERENTIAL POT. TO MID POINT

MODE SWITCH RH CONTROL LH CONTROL RH FEEDBACK LH FEEDBACK
Position Pin No.32 Pin No.31 Pin No.33 Pin No.22

Low 1-2V (1.24V) 1-2V (1.27V) 6.5-9V (8.7V) 6.5-9V (8.7V)
Med 1-2V (1.4V) 1-2V (1.4V) 6.9-9V (7.5V) 6.5-9V (7.5V)
High 2-3V (2.2V) 2-3V (2.2V) 3-5V (4.1V) 3-5V (4.0V)

SET FACE DIFFERENTIAL POTTO MAXIMUM

MODE SWITCH RH CONTROL LH CONTROL RH FEEDBACK LH FEEDBACK
Position Pin No.32 Pin No.31 Pin No.33 Pin No.22

Low 1-2V (1.67V) 1-2V (1.63V) 6.5-9V (6.25) 6.5-9V (6.1V)
Med 2-3V (2.17) 2-3V (2.1V) 3-5V (4.25V) 3-5V (4.2V)
High 2-3V (2.3V) 2-3V (2.2V) 3-5V (3.7V) 3-5V (3.5V)

OPEN WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH LEADS

SET TEMPERATURE DEMAND SWITCH TO MID-POINT

Pin 35 1.43 - 1.45V
RH Servo control Pin 32 0 - 0.5V
LH Servo control Pin 31 0 - 0.5V

SHORT WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH LEADS MODE SWITCH: Low

Clutch output Pin 20 9.3 - 12.3V
RH Servo control Pin 32 1 - 2V
LH Servo control Pin 31 1 - 2V
Set diff to minimum Pin 28 0 - 200mV
Set temp demand to minimum Pin 35 0 - 200mV
Recirc. output Pin 3 9.3 - 12.3V
High speed relays Pin 16 0 - 200mV
Water valve solenoid Pin 17 9.3 - 12.3V
Centre vent solenoid Pin 18 9.3 - 12.3V
Defrost output Pin 27 0 - 500mV

MODE SWITCH: DEFROST Pin 27 150 - 350mV

High speed relays Pin 16 9.3 - 12.3V
Lower feedback pot. Pin 29 2.709 - 3.100V
Upper feedback pot. Pin 30 1.714 - 2.014V

MODE SWITCH: OFF

Pin 44 0 - 1V
Recirc. output Pin 3 9.3 - 12.3V