NO.23 A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLY [MZI-3.7]


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A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLY

DESCRIPTION
•  A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not engage when A/C is turned on.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  PCM or climate control unit DTC is stored.
•  Refrigerant pressure switch malfunction (PCM connector (2 types))
•  Refrigerant pressure sensor malfunction (PCM connector (3 types))
•  Improper refrigerant charging amount
•  Seized A/C compressor
•  Front evaporator temperature sensor malfunction
•  Open or short circuit in wiring harness between front evaporator temperature sensor and front climate control unit
•  Instrument cluster malfunction (Does not receive A/C request signal from climate control unit or transmit it to PCM.)
•  Climate control unit malfunction (A/C switch malfunction or climate control unit does not determine A/C request or transmit the A/C request signal.)
•  Open or short circuit in wiring harness between front climate control unit terminal 2A and instrument cluster terminal 1C
•  A/C compressor malfunction
•  Open circuit in wiring harness between magnetic clutch terminal A and body ground
•  A/C relay malfunction
•  Open circuit in wiring harness between A/C relay and PCM
•  Open circuit in wiring harness between main relay No.1 and A/C relay
•  Open circuit in wiring harness between battery positive terminal and A/C relay
•  Open circuit in wiring harness between A/C relay and magnetic clutch

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
Retrieve the PCM and climate control unit DTCs using the M-MDS.
Are there any DTCs displayed?
Yes
Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
2
Access the PCM PID ACCS using the M-MDS.
Start the engine and idle it.
Turn the PCM PID ACCS to ON from OFF using the M-MDS simulation function.
Is the magnetic clutch engaged?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to Step 9.
3
Measure the voltage at the following terminal (wiring harness-side):
•  PCM connector (2 types):
―  PCM terminal 1R
•  PCM connector (3 types):
―  PCM terminal 1M
Is the voltage normal?
Yes
Go to Step 5.
No
Go to the next step.
4
Inspect the following:
•  PCM connector (2 types):
―  Refrigerant pressure switch
•  PCM connector (3 types):
―  Refrigerant pressure sensor
Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the following:
•  PCM connector (2 types):
―  Refrigerant pressure switch
•  PCM connector (3 types):
―  Refrigerant pressure sensor
No
Inspect the following:
•  Refrigerant charging amount
•  A/C compressor for seizure
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
5
Remove the front climate control unit.
Reconnect the front climate control unit connector.
Measure the voltage at the front climate control unit terminal 2H (wiring harness-side).
Is the voltage normal?
Yes
Go to Step 7.
No
Go to the next step.
6
Inspect the front evaporator temperature sensor.
Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the front evaporator temperature sensor.
No
Inspect for open or short circuit between front evaporator temperature sensor and front climate control unit.
Repair or replace suspected wiring harness and connector.
7
Remove the front climate control unit.
Reconnect the front climate control unit connector.
Start the engine and idle it.
Measure the voltage at the front climate control unit terminal 2A (wiring harness-side) while turning on and off the air conditioner by switching the control panel.
Is the voltage change in specified according to air control panel switching?
•  Specification
―  Turn on the A/C: Below 1.0 V
―  Turn off the A/C: Approx. 5 V
Yes
Replace the instrument cluster. (Instrument cluster does not receive A/C request signal from climate control unit or transmit it to PCM.)
No
Go to the next step.
8
Inspect for open or short circuit between front climate control unit terminal 2A (wiring harness-side) and instrument cluster terminal 1C (wiring harness-side).
Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace suspected wiring harness and connector.
No
Replace the front climate control unit. (A/C switch malfunction or climate control unit does not determine A/C request or transmit the A/C request signal.)
9
Start the engine and idle it.
Turn the PCM PID ACCS to ON from OFF using the M-MDS simulation function.
Measure the voltage at the magnetic clutch terminal A (wiring harness-side).
Is the voltage specified?
•  Specification
―  10.5 V or more
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to Step 11.
10
Inspect for continuity between magnetic clutch terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
Is there continuity?
Yes
Replace the A/C compressor.
No
Repair or replace suspected wiring harness and connector.
11
Inspect the A/C relay.
Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the A/C relay.
No
Go to the next step.
12
Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the A/C relay and PCM connectors.
Inspect for continuity between the following (wiring harness-side):
•  PCM connector (2 types):
―  A/C relay and PCM terminal 1N
•  PCM connector (3 types):
―  A/C relay and PCM terminal 1W
Is there continuity?
Yes
Inspect for open circuit between the following:
•  Main relay No.1 and A/C relay
•  Battery positive terminal and A/C relay
•  A/C relay and magnetic clutch
Repair or replace suspected wiring harness and connector.
No
Repair or replace suspected wiring harness and connector.
13
•  Verify test results.
―  If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
―  If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
•  If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed.
•  If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the PCM.