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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

When using the intelligent tester, start from *1. When not using the intelligent tester, start from *2.

  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER*1 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and push the intelligent tester main switch ON.
    3. Select the item "A/C MAG CLUTCH" in the ACTIVE TEST and read its value displayed on the intelligent tester.

      OK 

      DATA LIST

      Item Measurement Item/Display (Range) Diagnostic Note
      A/C MAG CLUTCH A/C Magnet Clutch Status/ON or OFF -

      HINT:

      Check with the engine running.

    NG: Go to step  3

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and push the intelligent tester main switch ON.
    3. Select the item "A/C SIG" in the DATA LIST and read its value displayed on the intelligent tester.
      DATA LIST

      Item Measurement Item/Display (Range) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      A/C SIG A/C SW Status/ON or OFF
      • A/C SW Push: ON
      • A/C SW Release: OFF
      -

    NG: Go to step  9

    OK: END 

  3. INSPECT MAGNETIC CLUTCH RELAY*2 
    1. Disconnect the A4 magnetic clutch connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Push the A/C switch ON.
    4. Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A4 - 3 - Body ground 10 to 14 V

    OK: Go to step  9

    Fig 1: Identifying Magnetic Clutch Connector Terminals
    G05284175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT FUSE (A/C) 
    1. Remove the A/C fuse from the cowl side junction block LH.
    2. Measure the resistance of the fuse.

      OK: 

      Below 1 Ω 

    NG: REPLACE A/C FUSE 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (BATTERY - MAGNETIC CLUTCH RELAY) 
    1. Disconnect the 1B engine room junction block connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      1B - 16 - Body ground 10 to 14 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Room Junction Block Connector Terminals
    G05284176Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER - MAGNETIC CLUTCH RELAY) 
    1. Disconnect the 1B engine room junction block connector.
    2. Disconnect the A47 and A49 A/C amplifier connector.
    3. Disconnect the A4 magnetic clutch connector.
    4. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors,

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A47-7 (MGC) - 1B-8 Below 1 Ω
      A47-7 (MGC) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      1B-26 - A4-3 Below 1 Ω
      1B-26 - Body ground 10 k Ω or higher
      A49-12 (GND) - Body ground Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    Fig 3: Checking Wire Harness (Air Conditioning Amplifier - Magnetic Clutch Relay)
    G05284177Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK MAGNETIC CLUTCH RELAY 
    1. Disconnect the 1B engine room junction block connector.
      Fig 4: Identifying Engine Room Junction Block Connector Terminals
      G05284178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance of the relay.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      1B-16 - 1B-26 10 kΩ or higher
      1B-16 - 1B-26 Below 1 Ω (When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1B-16 and 1B-8.)

    NG: REPLACE ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK MAGNETIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector.
    2. Connect the positive (+) lead connected to the battery to the magnetic clutch connector terminal 3 and check the magnetic clutch.

      OK: 

      Magnetic clutch is energized. 

    NG: REPLACE MAGNETIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 

    Fig 5: Checking Magnetic Clutch Assembly
    G05284179Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER - ECM) 
    1. Disconnect the A47 and A49 A/C amplifier connectors.
    2. Disconnect the E9 ECM connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      A47-11 (AC1) - E9-24 (AC1) Below 1 Ω
      A47-11 (AC1) - Body ground 10 k Ω or higher
      A49-4 (ACT) - E9-25 (ACT) Below 1 Ω
      A49-4 (ACT) - Body ground 10 k Ω or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    Fig 6: Checking Wire Harness (Air Conditioning Amplifier - ECM)
    G05284180Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  10. CHECK AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER 
    1. Remove the A/C amplifier with connectors still connected.
    2. Start the engine and push AUTO switch.
    3. Measure the voltage of the A/C amplifier connector and body ground when magnetic clutch is ON and OFF by A/ C switch.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Switch Condition Tester Connection Specified Condition
      ON A49-4 (ACT) - Body ground 10 to 14 V
      OFF A49-4 (ACT) - Body ground Below 1 V
      Fig 7: Identifying A49 Connector Terminals
      G05284181Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER 

    OK: REPLACE ECM