Inspection Procedure 32

A/C system

A/C Circuit:

Connector: C-89, C-91:

COMMENT
- When the A/C is "ON," the battery positive voltage is applied on the PCM (terminal 83) from the A/C compressor-ECU.
When battery positive voltage is applied to the PCM, the PCM turns "ON" the power transistor in the PCM. The PCM delays A/C engagement momentarily while it increases idle rpm. Then the A/C compressor clutch relay coil will be energized.
With this, the A/C compressor clutch relay turns "ON," and the A/C compressor clutch functions.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this case:)
- Malfunction of the A/C control system.
- Malfunction of the A/C switch.
- Improper connector contact, open circuit or short-circuited harness wire.
- Malfunction of the PCM.

DIAGNOSIS




STEP 1. Check harness connector C-89, C-91 at PCM for damage.

Q: Is the harness connector in good condition?

YES: Go to Step 2.

NO: Repair or replace it. Refer to Harness Connector Inspection. Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.




STEP 2. Check the circuit at PCM connector C-89.

1. Disconnect the connectors C-89 and measure at the harness side.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Measure the voltage between terminal 20 and ground.
- Voltage should be battery positive voltage.

4. Using a jumper wire, connect terminal 20 to ground.
- A/C compressor relay should turn "ON".

5. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the voltage and A/C compressor relay condition normal?

YES: Go to Step 3.

NO: Refer to Diagnosis - Introduction To Heater, Air Conditioning And Ventilation Diagnosis. Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.




STEP 3. Check the circuit at PCM connector C-91.

1. Disconnect the connectors C-91 and measure at the harness side.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Measure the voltage between terminal 83 and ground.
- Voltage should be 1 volt or less when the A/C switch is "OFF".
- Voltage should be battery positive voltage when the A/C switch is "ON".

4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the voltage normal?

YES: Replace the PCM. Then confirm that the malfunction symptom is eliminated.

NO: Refer to Diagnosis - Introduction To Heater, Air Conditioning And Ventilation Diagnosis.