Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

With Manual Transaxle

1. Position the vehicle on a chassis roller and start the engine.
2. Shift the transaxle into other than Neutral and release the clutch pedal.
3. Turn the A/C switch and the fan switch to on.
4. Fully open the throttle valve. Then, 3-6 seconds after, check if the operation sound of the A/C compressor electromagnetic clutch is heard.
5. If the operation sound is not heard, do as follows.

Special Service Tool New Generation Star Tester Connected to Data Link Connector 2:




(1) Connect the Special Service Tool (SST) to the data link connector 2.
(2) Turn the A/C relay from OFF to ON by using the "SIMULATION TEST" and "IG ON TEST" functions and check for the operation sound of the relay.
I. If the operation sound is heard, check the following.
- PCM terminal voltage
- Load/no load judgement signal
- Closed throttle position switch signal
II. If the operation sound is not heard, check the following.
- A/C relay
- Open circuit in wiring harnesses and connectors (Main relay - A/C relay - PCM)