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A/C Cut-Off System





DESCRIPTION

An A/C cut-off system is used to improve idle smoothness just after stalling the engine and to improve acceleration performance.





Operation

The A/C is cut off under the conditions shown in the chart above.





SYSTEM OPERATION

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and run it at idle.
2. Turn the blower switch and A/C switch ON.
3. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor connector.
4. Connect the throttle position (TP) sensor connector terminals as shown in the figure with a jumper wire and check if the condenser fan stops for approximately 10 seconds.

NOTE: The A/C compressor clutch and the condenser fan operate together.