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Inspection Procedure

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  1. Check voltage between terminals TW and SG of A/C control assembly connector. 
    1. PREPARATION: 
      1. Remove A/C control assembly with connectors still connected AIR CONDITIONING .
      2. Turn Ignition Switch To On.
    1. Check: 
    2. Measure voltage between terminals TW and SG of A/C control assembly connector at each engine coolant temperature.
    1. OK: 
      1. Voltage 
      2. At 0°C (32°F): 2.8-3.2V 
      3. At 40°C (104°F): 1.8-2.2 V 
      4. At 70°C (158°F): 0.9-1.3 V 

    Hint:

    As The temperature increases, the voltage decreases.

    1. NG: Go To Step 2 
    2. OK: Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on problem symptoms table, see  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  . However, If DTC 14 is displayed, check and replace A/C control assembly. 
    Fig 1: Checking TW & SG Terminal Voltage
    G01051342Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Check engine coolant temperature sensor. 
      Fig 2: Checking Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
      G01051343Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. PREPARATION: 
    2. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor AIR CONDITIONING .
    1. CHECK: 
    2. Measure resistance between terminals 1 and 3 of engine coolant temperature sensor connector at each temperature.
    1. OK: 
      1. Resistance: 
      2. At 0°C (32°F): Below 50 k/ohms 
      3. At 40°C (104°F): 2.5-2.7 k/ohms 
      4. At 100°C (212°F): Over 0.3 k/ohms 

    Hint:

    As The Temperature Increases, The Resistance Decreases Gradually.

    1. NG: Replace engine coolant temperature sensor. 
    2. OK: Go to next step 
  3. Check harness and connector between A/C control assembly and engine coolant temperature sensor see INTRODUCTION 
    1. NG: Repair or replace harness or connector. 
    2. OK: Check and replace A/C control assembly.